With one foot in the American thrash metal of the 90s and the other in the grave, so to speak, you are in for a merciless display of brutal yet sophisticated and groovy metal. Imbalance takes aim with strong roots in the thrash metal scene and elements of death metal.
The band originally formed under the name Frost in 1996 with Harald (bass/vocals) and Anders (guitars) as the remaining original members. After two demo’s the band relocated to Oslo and went through some changes in lineup and musical direction.
Drummer Welle joined in 2003, and they began working towards a new musical path that should turn them into Imbalance. In early 2004 they recorded the 4 track EP "Burial of Conciousness". Shortly after, guitarist Thormodr joined the Band, and the quartet was again complete.
The fall of 2005 was devoted to live performances around Norway, taken over by the recording sessions for an upcoming EP in the beginning of 2006. "Bestial by Nature" was unleashed upon the world at the 2006 Inferno Festival, where Imbalance had the honour of being the opening act. The release of “Bestial by Nature” and the live performances to follow, showed the quartets more aggressive musical side. The three track EP blasts away and only lets up for the listener to breathe when done after 8 minutes. The EP was self-financed and recorded by Imbalance with Thormodr taking on the leading role as producer and engineer.
The fall 2006 has again been devoted to live shows, bringing the band way to even more towns an clubs around Norway, including a small tour with longtime friends, Keep of Kalessin.
After continued live shows, like local Oslo arenas, “The Night Of The Sick” – festival in Holland, and so on, guitarist and co-songwriter Anders decided to leave the band in mid-2007.
At the present Imbalance is hard at work as a Trio, strongly focused on completing material for their first full length album, to be recorded in April – July 2008, during different recording-sessions The new release will naturally stylistic represent music from both previous EPs, but furthermore new, raw and more aggressive music with higher elements of death metal. This long awaited LP will be due for release in the fall of 2008. Imbalance does not have a recording deal at this moment.
“Why this band is still unsigned remains nothing but a mystery. Their catchy and groovy style of intricate riffs, tight drumbeats, and snarly vocals should appeal to a wide array of fans.”
- Metal Express Radio
“Given the advantage of the live arena, their well rehearsed and professional approach plus some nifty riffs, Imbalance have a winning live show. Certainly a band that I would cross the street to see again.”
Hail Bro; Im BUgRA from Krvestreb Fanzine Editor. I want participate your band in the Krvestreb fanzine, send promo cd + bio but pls dont send me your songs mp3 cause I dont listen underground bands mp3. Krvestreb Fanzine #2 issue publish. 22 Total Underground bands and 220 bands review. Limited 100 issue. colourfull cover, english written, A4 92 pages. 7$ or 7euro (postage including) support to underground! I need your support pls tell your all friends about my zine maybe they are interesting on Krvestreb Fanzine (we need true underground warriors) Thanx bro. Hail from Turkey!
ps: We are preparing new issue (New issue publish end of july Krvestreb Fanzine #3 issue)
How do you do my friend? we hope everything is ok, just passing to say hello. We have been desconnected for a time, but now we are back. Right now we are prepairing and mastering new songs that soon will be uploaded to MySpace. We kindly invite you to visit now our page and vote our songs (a window with a coloured guitar) or sign in "My Guestbook"(just below the other one). We wish you a wonderful week and waiting for good news, KEEP METAL ALIVE. DN.
Hei Harald, Tusen for Cd-er. Jeg vet ikke ennå når vi skal ha norsk natt, men det vil bli snart. Jeg tror jeg skal ikke bli med på HITS. Hvis jeg dra til universitet, jeg skal prøve å komme til Norge på en "internship". Så vi mottes hvis jeg har jobb intervju i Oslo? Cheers -A
We've been loving the Cds. Its amazing that Norway has so many awesome bands that no one in Australia even knows about. But we shall endeavour to spread the word. I am coming back to Norway in the summer for Hole In The Sky, so hopefully we can catch up again then. Even better, Imbalance can be on the lineup so I can see you play live!!!
Had an awesome time in Oslo. Am finally done with all fotowork, will listen to the CD this weekend! Thanks for the great time and the tunes! Hugs, Mira
Hey thanks for accepting our request, we hope you like our music. See you on a Gwydion show! Our merchandise is available for sale, to order send mail to: shop@gwydion.org or do it in our myspace.
Hey guys ,I'm just passing by to say hello. I hope it's everything ok, keep this way, Hails from Spain ,stay metal, and we wish you a Metallic Easter. Dark Neverend.
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