Best of Budapest & Hungary

One of the most exciting and innovative bands on the Swedish metalcore scene, Imminence, will return to Budapest on January 25, 2027. Known for their distinctive sound, the band will take the stage at Barba Negra, joined by special guests August Burns Red, one of the most influential American acts in the genre.

    Over the past few years, Imminence has established itself as one of modern metalcore's most distinctive bands. Combining the unique use of classical string arrangements with the relentless intensity of Scandinavian metal, the group's sound and visual identity have made the five-piece one of the most innovative and compelling live acts in contemporary heavy music. Crushing riffs, cinematic atmospheres, and Eddie Berg's signature violin work add a unique dimension to their songs. Their latest release, The Return of the Black, further strengthened the band's position on the international scene while elevating their dark, emotionally charged sound to new heights. Following its release, both fans and critics praised the record as one of the strongest works of the band's career to date.

    Budapest audiences last saw Imminence two years ago. Since then, the band has continued to build its international reputation through sold-out tours and a rapidly growing fanbase.

    Special guests August Burns Red have been one of metalcore's defining forces for more than two decades. The Grammy-nominated band is set to release its tenth studio album, Season of Surrender, in the coming days. The record combines the band's brutal metalcore roots with technical musicianship and fresh creative ideas. Among its highlights is "Legions," featuring Mike Hranica, a track that perfectly demonstrates August Burns Red's ability to evolve without losing the identity that has defined them for over twenty years. Well known to Hungarian audiences, the band returns to the country with a new album and a history of multiple sold-out performances.

    The pairing of Imminence and August Burns Red promises to be a true treat for metalcore fans, bringing together masters of dark atmospheres and violin-driven emotional intensity with one of the genre's most respected representatives of technical precision and crushing riffs.

    On January 25, 2027, Barba Negra will host a concert showcasing two distinct yet perfectly complementary sides of modern metalcore.