Live Review: Imminence – Brisbane 2025

Imminence Unleash Violincore Fury in Brisbane—Inertia Ignite, The Breakdown Intrigues, and The Tivoli Explodes

Review and Photos by Mert Tyson Photography

Brisbane’s Tivoli was a powder keg Friday night as Imminence kicked off their first-ever full Australian headline tour, The Return of The Black, with a sold-out show that was nothing short of fucking insane. From the moment Inertia hit the stage to the final bow of Imminence, the night was a masterclass in raw energy, sonic originality, and crowd-fuelled chaos.

The Breakdown kicked off the chaos, The Breakdown with Nath & Johnny made a surprise appearance. It was brief, a little strange, but it added a quirky twist to the night. Their banter was met with mixed reactions, but the crowd was too hyped to care for long! Banter and fun warmed up the evening!

Inertia: Spinning, Jumping, and Proving a Point Sydney’s own Inertia didn’t just warm up the crowd, they ignited it. With a sound that blends post-hardcore grit with melodic finesse, they tore through their set like a band on a mission. Frontman Julian Latouche was a whirlwind, spinning, jumping, and screaming with conviction. Their performance was tight, passionate, and refreshingly original, reminding Brisbane that Aussie heavy music is alive and kicking. The crowd responded in kind: fists in the air, circle pits swirling, and bodies flying over the barricade.

What makes Inertia one of Australia’s best live acts isn’t just their technical chops it’s their intent. Every jump, every spin, every note feels like it’s delivered with something to prove. They don’t just play songs, they perform them, pouring heart and sweat into every second. Whether it’s a packed club or a festival stage, they bring the same fire.

If you haven’t seen them live yet, you’re missing out on a band that’s not just riding the wave they’re reshaping it.

Imminence: Violin core Royalty Return Then came Imminence. What sets Imminence apart is their fearless fusion of classical violin with crushing metalcore. Frontman Eddie Berg’s vocals were both feral and fragile, and wielded his bow like a weapon, slicing through the mix with elegance and fury. It’s violincore, and it’s unlike anything else in the heavy scene. Their ability to stay original, whether reimagining their debut album I or expanding on The Black is why fans keep coming back and this tour so anticipated.

The Swedish maestros stormed the stage with “Temptation”, and the Tivoli erupted. From there, it was a relentless barrage: “Desolation” brought the brutality, “Heaven Shall Burn” soared with orchestral grandeur, and “Beyond the Pale” was a haunting, cinematic gut-punch. “Death by a Thousand Cuts” had the crowd screaming every word, while “Erase” and “Ghost” turned the venue into a sea of movement circle pits, crowd surfing, and pure catharsis.

Guitarists Harald Barrett and Alex Arnoldsson were locked in, trading melodic leads and crushing rhythms with surgical precision. The backline was a war machine! Christian Höijer on bass and Peter Hanström on drums didn’t just hold the fort they fortified it. Hanström’s drumming was thunderous yet nuanced, driving the set with relentless momentum. Höijer’s basslines were the glue, grounding the chaos with groove and grit. Together, they created a foundation so tight it felt like the walls of the Tivoli were breathing with them.

Closing Carnage: “God Fearing Man” a sermon of sonic rage and “The Black” The final two tracks were pure devastation. closed the night with a bang so massive it felt like the Tivoli’s walls might collapse. The crowd didn’t just watch, they lived every moment.

Don’t Miss This Tour Sydney, You’re Next! If Brisbane was any indication, this tour is unmissable. Anyone seeing show on the rest of the tour? Get ready to scream, sweat, and be bewitched by the violincore storm.

Mert.