Jawbreaker Records are proud to announce the upcoming release of the self-titled debut EP by IMPENDING TRIUMPH. The EP will be out on vinyl, cassette, CD, and digital formats, as well as limited bundle versions with exclusive extras.
July 2020. After months of forced reclusion, singer François Blanc (Angellore, Abduction) went to Opus Magnum Studios in Brussels and met his friend Déhà (Wolvennest, Drop Dead Chaos and many other bands/projects) with a very specific goal in mind: starting a pure f***ing heavy metal project. Inspiration was flowing right from the start and in less than a day, “Armies Of The Conqueror” was written and recorded. This powerful track would set the tone for the entire EP. Heavy, epic, powerful metal rendered with burning passion: IMPENDING TRIUMPH was born!
“Even before we started composing”, explains François, “we knew that all our lyrics would talk about the exploits and conquests of Puritania, a fictional empress who claims to be a true defender of liberty but really is a tyrant in disguise. The events take place in a fantasy setting, and the story is told by one of Puritania’s biggest admirers and most loyal followers. With time and experience, his fascination may turn into something else though…”
Naming MANOWAR, ACCEPT, RUNNING WILD & HELLOWEEN as its main influences, IMPENDING TRIUMPH is a heartfelt tribute to heavy metal as a genre, and offers a fresh approach on a theme that will never be outdated: the importance of free-thinking and standing its ground.
And this self-titled EP is just the beginning! The duo is currently hard at work on its first full-length album, which is already half-written and will be finished in 2023. As stated in the lyrics of “The Invisible Fortress” – arguably the catchiest, most noticeable song of the EP – “Puritania is here to stay. Triumph or death – there is no other way!!!”
Impending Triumph will be out on May 5th.
Jawbreaker Records is an independent record label based in Gothenburg, Sweden, specialized in releasing true heavy metal on all formats. Founded in 2014, the label is dedicated to promoting and supporting the most talented and passionate bands in the scene, while also providing fans with high-quality physical formats of their favorite albums.
EP Details
LINE-UP:
François – Lead & backing vocals, lyrics
Déhà – Backing & lead vocals, guitars, bass, drums
Guest:
Þráinn Árni Baldvinsson (SKÁLMÖLD, BASTARĐUR) – Solo on « The Invisible Fortress »
IMPENDING TRIUMPH – “Impending Triumph” (EP)
1. Dawn Of Death
2. Armies Of The Conqueror
3. The Invisible Fortress
4. Dragon Hunt
5. Temple Of Oblivion
TOTAL PLAYING TIME: 24:51
Cover artwork made by Sébastien Grenier / sebastien-grenier.com
Logo made by Florent “Celin” Castellani
Band picture by Nidhal Marzouk
All music by IMPENDING TRIUMPH
All lyrics by François
Recorded between July 2020 and November 2021 in Opus Magnum Studios (Brussels)
EP engineered, recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Déhà.
Released on vinyl, cassette, CD, and digital formats by Jawbreaker Records.
Release date: 5 May 2023.
Press Material
Download press kit here: Impending Triumph Press Kit (42 MB)
Download full EP here (for review purposes only, do not spread without permission): Impending Triumph EP Download (320 kbps, 56 MB)
Download Jawbreaker Records logotype here: Jawbreaker Records Logo (20 MB)
If you need more material, would like to conduct an interview or have other inquiries, please get in touch with info@jawbreaker.se
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