Impending Doom

Guitarist Manny Contreras and vocalist Brook Reeves started Impending Doom together on October 31, 2005.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/impendingdoom/about/?ref=page_internal|title=Impending Doom — About|publisher=Facebook|access-date=August 14, 2017}}

The group signed to Facedown Records in January 2007,{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=65797 |title=Christian Death Metallers IMPENDING DOOM Sign With FACEDOWN RECORDS - Jan. 23, 2007 |website= |access-date=9 October 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201105721/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=65797 |archive-date=1 February 2013 |url-status=dead}} and their debut release for the label, Nailed. Dead. Risen., reached number 46 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p815537|pure_url=yes}} Billboard Chart Positions], Allmusic.com The record has received generally positive reviews.[http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=115&csid2=846&fid1=27593 Album Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016230722/http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=115&csid2=846&fid1=27593 |date=October 16, 2007 }}, Exclaim!, October 2007. Accessed December 19, 2007.[http://stylusmagazine.com/reviews/impending-doom/nailed-dead-risen.htm Album Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071218173245/http://www.stylusmagazine.com/reviews/impending-doom/nailed-dead-risen.htm |date=December 18, 2007 }}, Stylus Magazine. Accessed December 19, 2007.[http://www.waytooloud.com/2007/11/19/impending-doom-naileddeadrisen/ Album Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071120182202/http://www.waytooloud.com/2007/11/19/impending-doom-naileddeadrisen/ |date=November 20, 2007 }}, Way Too Loud, November 19, 2007. Accessed December 19, 2007.[http://www.skylinepress.net/review727.php] {{Dead link|date=January 2020|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}} The band has since started a street team to promote their music, which can be found on their Myspace top 8. The group then embarked on a tour of the United States to support the album in autumn 2007,{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20071117084813/http://www.skratchmagazine.com/interviews/interviews.php?id=294 Impending Doom interview]}}. Skratch Magazine. Accessed December 9, 2007. including dates with Dead to Fall, Winds of Plague and With Dead Hands Rising.[http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=31665 Impending Doom and Dead to Fall Reveal Tour Dates]. Metal Underground, December 4, 2007. Accessed December 19, 2007.

Impending Doom released their second album, The Serpent Servant, on March 31, 2009, which has hit number 3 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.

Baptized in Filth was produced by Andreas Magnusson who produced Oh, Sleeper's album Children of Fire and was mixed by Machine. The album is focused in God, Satan and Number of the beast. The first single is "For the Wicked" and the first video is "Murderer". A few months after the release of Baptized in Filth, Cory Johnson was fired from the band and was replaced by former founding member Manny Contreras, who had become a member of Oblige (later known as The Devastated) during his time off from Impending Doom. Johnson soon after being fired join fellow Christian metal band, MyChildren MyBride.

Lead vocalist, Brook Reeves, was one of the many vocalists that performed at the Mitch Lucker Memorial Show on December 21, 2012, with Suicide Silence in honor of their deceased vocalist, Mitch Lucker, who died on November 1, 2012. Reeves performed the song "Ending Is the Beginning", off the 2005 Suicide Silence. On February 26, 2013, Brook Reeves was also featured on the single track "Efforts to Outcomes" by Demise.{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/DemiseBandOfficial |title=Demise |publisher=Facebook |date=April 26, 2013 |access-date=August 21, 2013}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdlpzsrbh8g |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Sdlpzsrbh8g |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Demise - Efforts To Outcomes ft. Brook Reeves |publisher=YouTube |date=February 26, 2013 |access-date=August 21, 2013}}{{cbignore}}

The band confirmed that their album Death Will Reign would be released through eOne Music on November 5, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinsider.net/new-music/impending-doom-assure-death-will-reign |title=Impending Doom assure 'Death Will Reign' |publisher=Metal Insider |author=Tiffany Bentley|date=September 26, 2013 |access-date=September 26, 2013}}

In 2016, the first Impending Doom show in three years, took place at the Facedown Fest 2016 on May 14, 2016, in Pomona, California.{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2016/02/04/news/impending-doom-to-return-at-2016-facedown-fest/|title=Impending Doom To Return At 2016 Facedown Fest|publisher=Theprp|author=wookubus|date=February 4, 2016|access-date=May 11, 2016}} The band performed at Facedown Fest 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/facedown-records-announces-facedown-fest-2017-lineup/|title=Facedown Records Announce Facedown Fest 2017 Lineup|publisher=Indie Vision Music|first=Mason|last=Beard|date=January 24, 2017|access-date=January 25, 2017}}

Their song, "Murderer", was included on the Killing Floor 2 soundtrack.{{cite web |url=http://www.tripwireinteractive.com/news/killing-floor-2-official-game-soundtrack-announced!.aspx |title=Killing Floor 2 Official Game Soundtrack Announced! |work=Tripwire Interactive |date=March 24, 2015 |access-date=March 26, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150327200327/http://www.tripwireinteractive.com/news/killing-floor-2-official-game-soundtrack-announced!.aspx |archive-date=March 27, 2015 |url-status=dead }}

On February 24, 2019, Brandon "B-Town" Trahan announced his departure from the band and that his good friend Andrew Holzbaur would be taking over.{{cite web|url=https://www.themetalonslaught.com/single-post/2019/02/25/Impending-Doom-Drummer-Sets-Down-the-Sticks|title=Impending Doom Drummer Sets Down the Sticks|website=The Metal Onslaught|first=Mason|last=Beard|date=February 25, 2019|access-date=February 25, 2019}}

An EP, Hellbent, with Will Putney mixing, mastering and producing, was initially announced to be released on January 14, 2022, but was instead released early on digital platforms on October 29, 2021, as a surprise release.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/10/29/news/impending-doom-surprise-release-new-ep-hellbent/|title=Impending Doom Surprise Release New EP "Hellbent"|website=ThePRP|access-date=November 7, 2021|date=October 29, 2021}} On July 19, 2022, the band posted on social media that they are working on a follow-up to Hellbent, with Brook Reeves stating they hope to release it "Sooner rather than later."{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2022/07/19/news/impending-doom-working-on-new-material/|title=Impending Doom Working On New Material|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=December 25, 2022|date=July 19, 2022}}

On November 6, 2023, the band released a new song, "Eternal", along with the announcement of another EP, Last Days, released on November 20, 2023, as their first independent recording.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/11/06/news/impending-doom-premiere-new-track-eternal/|title=Impending Doom Premiere New Track "Eternal"|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=November 11, 2023|date=November 6, 2023}}

The band announced the release of two singles, "Christ Is King" and "Punishment", on January 3, 2025, to herald a new EP, Towards the Light, which was released on February 7, 2025.{{cite web | url=https://themetalonslaught.com/2025/01/01/impending-doom-two-new-singles-to-hit-this-friday/ | title=Impending Doom: Two New Singles to Hit This Friday – the Metal Onslaught | date=January 2025 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.indievisionmusic.com/articles/song-of-the-day/new-music-from-impending-doom/ | title=New Music from Impending Doom - News, Song of the Day | date=January 3, 2025 }}

Impending Doom performs deathcore,{{cite web|url=http://www.last.fm/music/Impending+Doom |title=Impending Doom – Free listening, concerts, stats, & pictures at |publisher=Last.fm |access-date=January 22, 2014}} which is a fusion between death metal and metalcore.[http://www.lambgoat.com/albums/view.aspx?id=2517 lambgoat.com] "This is deathcore. This is what happens when death metal and hardcore, along with healthy doses of other heavy music styles, are so smoothly blended..." They are influenced by death metal, grindcore, hardcore punk and nu metal.{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/i_2/impending-doom-death.htm |title=Impending Doom - Death Will Reign review |publisher=Metal-Temple.com |date=November 25, 2013 |access-date=January 22, 2014 |author1=Steinmetal }} The band refers to their style of music as "Gorship", which is described by Reeves as "Worshiping God through our gore-sounding music".{{cite web|url=http://www.thechristianmusicreviewblog.com/2013/10/impending-doom-interview.html |title=Impending Doom Interview |publisher=The Christian Music Review Blog |access-date=January 22, 2014}}[http://www.decibelmagazine.com/features/nov2007/impendingdoom.aspx Impending Doom: Brutal Death Metallers Will Scare the Devil Out of You]. Decibel Magazine. Accessed December 19, 2007.

The band has stated that they are influenced from groups such as Deftones, Korn, Slipknot, Lamb of God,{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/impendingdoom/info |title=Impending Doom - Info |website=Facebook.com |date=November 5, 2013 |access-date=January 22, 2014}}{{failed verification|date=June 2018|reason=It looks like the band updated their about page and removed this}} Nile, Aborted, Guttural Secrete, Origin, Despised Icon and Ion Dissonance.{{Cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/impending|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070216180322/http://www.myspace.com/impending|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2007|title=IMPENDING DOOM : Death Metal / Christian / Death Metal|date=February 16, 2007|access-date=March 31, 2020}} In various interviews, the band members have stated they draw influences from bands such as Meshuggah,{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/03/13/exclusive-a-conversation-with-cory-johnson-of-impending-doom/ |title=EXCLUSIVE: A Conversation With Cory Johnson of Impending Doom |publisher=Under the Gun Review |date=March 13, 2012 |access-date=January 22, 2014}} Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead,{{cite web|last=Mabee |first=Justin |url=http://hmmagazine.com/blog/feature/impending-doom/ |title=Impending Doom |publisher=HM Magazine |date=November 6, 2013 |access-date=January 22, 2014}} Napalm Death, Suffocation,{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/impending-doom-00/related-artists/?filter=influencedBy |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202173847/http://www.mtv.com/artists/impending-doom-00/related-artists/?filter=influencedBy |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 2, 2014 |title=Impending Doom Music Influences |publisher=MTV |access-date=January 22, 2014}} Metallica,{{cite web |url=http://thrashmag.com/2012/03/02/impending-doom-with-cory-johnson-brook-reeves/ |title=Impending Doom with Cory Johnson & Brook Reeves | Thrash Magazine |publisher=Thrashmag.com |date=March 2, 2012 |access-date=January 22, 2014 |archive-date=February 1, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201165548/http://thrashmag.com/2012/03/02/impending-doom-with-cory-johnson-brook-reeves/ |url-status=dead }} Cannibal Corpse,{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/14670/Impending-Doom-Nailed.-Dead.-Risen/ |title=Impending Doom - Nailed. Dead. Risen (album review 3) |website=Sputnikmusic |date=December 19, 2007 |access-date=January 22, 2014}} The Acacia Strain, As I Lay Dying, Killswitch Engage, Morbid Angel,{{cite web|author=Impending Doom |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/impending-doom-mn0001926446 |title=Impending Doom | Music Biography, Credits and Discography |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=January 22, 2014}} August Burns Red and many other bands.

In an interview Metalriot.com, Brook Reeves has said he is influenced by Underoath, Living Sacrifice, Advent, Sinai Beach, Aborted, Cattle Decapitation, Septicflesh, and many other underground death metal bands.{{cite web |url=http://metalriot.com/news/interview-brook-reeves-of-impending-doom/ |title=Interview: Brook Reeves of Impending Doom – Metal Riot |publisher=Metalriot.com |date=October 21, 2013 |access-date=January 22, 2014 |archive-date=February 1, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201214440/http://metalriot.com/news/interview-brook-reeves-of-impending-doom/ |url-status=dead }}

Current

• Brook Reeves – vocals (2005–present)
• David Sittig – bass (2006–present)
• Manny Contreras – lead guitar (2005–2010, 2012–present); rhythm guitar (2021–present); bass (2005)
• Andrew Holzbaur – drums (2019–present)

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Former

• Jon Alfaro – bass (2005–2006)
• Chris Forno – rhythm guitar (2005–2007); lead guitar (2006–2007); bass (2005)
• Greg Pewthers – rhythm guitar (2006–2008)
• Andy Hegg – drums (2007–2008)
• Chad Blackwell – drums (2008–2009)
• Isaac Bueno – drums (2005–2007, 2009)
• Cory Johnson – rhythm guitar (2008–2012); lead guitar (2010–2012)
• Brandon "B-Town" Trahan – drums (2009–2019)
• Eric Correa – rhythm guitar (2012–2021)

Touring

• Jake Foust – rhythm guitar (2010)
• Phil Dubois-Coyne – drums (2011){{cite web|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/revocation-tour-diary-part-2-jager-girls-broken-hands-and-pete-the-merch-guy.html|title=Revocation Tour Diary, Part 2: Jäger Girls, Broken Hands, and Pete the Merch Guy|publisher=Revolver Magazine|first=Jason|last=Le Miere|work=Revolvermag |date=October 26, 2011|access-date=October 9, 2016}}
• Tobey Lundberg – rhythm guitar (2022–present)

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EPs

• The Sin and Doom of Godless Men (Demo) (2005)
• Hellbent (2021)
• Last Days (2023)
• Towards the Light (2025)

Live Recordings

• Live from Exile (2024)

Singles

• "Silence the Oppressors" (2007)
• "My Nemesis" (2007)
• "The Serpent Servant" (2009)
• "More than Conquerors" (2010)
• "Anything Goes" (2010)
• "Storming the Gates of Hell" (2010)
• "There Will Be Violence" (2010)
• "For the Wicked" (2012)
• "Murderer" (2012)
• "Deceiver" (2012)
• "Death Will Reign" (2013)
• "Doomsday" (2013)
• "The Wretched and Godless" (2018)
• "Satanic Panic" (2021)
• "Eternal" (2023)
• "In the End" (2023)
• "Christ Is King" (2025)
• "Punishment" (2025)
• "Snakes & Saints" (2025)
• "Towards the Light" (2025)

Music videos

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