![]() In the search for a new sound, the band went back to some of their roots in the nu/emo metal era of the 00’s while fiercely mixing popular references with the heaviness from their previous work, landing somewhere in the ballpark of a new arena of alternative rock/metal music, forced to be reckoned with. Emerging from their previous “post-metalcore” sound, the band fears no boundaries or limits, valiantly breaking new ground and taking the alternative scene to the next level with their album »This Is Goodbye«. ![]() Founded by Eddie and Harald when they were just teenagers, the band grew organically with a constantly expanding fan-base from all over the world while being a highly active touring band in Europe since 2014.Īfter almost two years of writing, IMMINENCE took a huge leap forward. The front of house area was designed for versatility, allowing for everything from a fully seated 150-person show during an intimate evening of acoustic sets to a full capacity, standing crowd of 382.Fronted by vocalist and video director Eddie Berg, guitarist Harald Barrett, drummer Peter Hanström and bass player Christian Höijer IMMINENCE was formed in Trelleborg/Malmö in 2010 and has over the years become one of Sweden's most promising acts with a diverse sound and universe, embracing everything from metalcore to acoustic music. Tucked away between the ground-level bar and the dance floor is a private space that can be rented for parties and events - with a lounge room and billiards along with private bathrooms and a bar. The renovated kitchen will serve small bites and street foods to hungry audiences as late as the bar is open on show nights. The new layout will accommodate every need of concert-goers. Above the stage and adorning the bars are ornamental details by John Walter of Iron Eden.Ī striking mural in primary colors by Dan Kitchener (he created the outdoor for the nearby New Amsterdam) covers the sweeping, two-level wall on the right. The basement was remodeled to become the main dance floor, replete with a long bar and food service, one of five bars throughout. The final design is a double-balconied behemoth, compared to its original size and stature. To create extra space, the second floor was cut open and the stage moved down one level. ![]() The second and third floors of the music hall were once the first and second floors. With assistance from local development partners Blues Avenue, along with friend and consultant Chris Lasky, one of the minds behind the original Thunderbird design, the venue was redone from the floor - well, from below the floor– up. This may be the only time a renovation can claim they created more floor space by completely destroying the original one, but that’s exactly how the architectural firm of Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel expanded the dance floor. The renovation was made with both the audience and the artists in mind, with massive overhauls of the backstage and front of house areas. Photo by Tracy Certo.Īfter The Commonheart’s performance in August of 2016, the Thunderbird Café & Music Hall closed its doors to begin opening new ones.Īs reported earlier in NEXTpittsburgh, properties on each side of the original structure, located at 4053 Butler St., were purchased by Pergal’s Lawrenceville Holdings and that’s when the merger of the three properties began. Owner John Pergal at the front bar with architectural details on the right by John Walter of Iron Eden.
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