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Imperium Dekadenz is an atmospheric Black Metal Band from the south-west of Germany (Villingen-Schwenningen/ Black Forest).

Band Biography
Imperium Dekadenz was founded in the late summer of 2004 by Horaz and Vespasian. The first release was in early 2005 with the title Promo 2005.

In autumn 2005 the band signed deal about two albums at the German record label and mail-order Perverted Taste, where the first album …und die Welt ward kalt und leer was released in spring 2006. In summer 2007 the second album followed, called Dämmerung der Szenarien. In the year 2009 Imperium Dekadenz signed a new deal at the French record label Season of Mist. The first live show was presented in May 2009 in the German town Ulm. For the live shows the two founders are supported by the three members of the German Black Metal band Vargsheim. Since their first appearance on stage the band accomplished national and international shows, for example: [Wolfszeit Festival]] 2009, Ragnarök-Festival 2010, Metalfest 2010 (GER, CH, AT), Wacken Open Air2010, Inferno Metal Festival 2011, Metalcamp 2011 und Summer Breeze 2011. The third album with the Latin title Procella Vadens, which means 'The Wanderer of the storm', followed in April 2010. In April 2011 the band released a Split-CD with Vargsheim, by the German record-label Düsterwald Produktionen. Currently Vespasian and Horaz are producing a new album for Imperium Dekadenz, which will be released by Season of Mist.

Concept
The name of the band was inspired by the 70ies movie Caligula, which was titled as one of the most scandalous movies, because of the violent and pornographic scenes. The lyrics reflecting genre typical topics like death, mourning, hate and desperation. Religious and political topics are not a part of the concept.[1]

Music Style
Generally the music style is described as atmospheric Black Metal, while also depressive, ambient and acoustic elements are a part of the compositions. Classical scandinavian bands, like Darkthrone and Burzum are the most influencing bands of the band.[2] Characteristic style devices are epic melodies of mid-tempo speed, which induce in their changeover to the next part, a kind of dramatic and dynamic perception. Special features are the acoustic and ambient tracks which are more comparable to Classic (piano) and Neo-Folk music. The whole subjective experience of the listener is opulent and epic, because of the rich contrast and the wide spread of musical styles.

Members
Horaz: Voice, E-Guitars, Keyboard, Lyrics (live: voice)

Vespasian: Drums, E-Guitars, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Lyrics, Keyboard (live: drums)

Live Members:
Harvst(VARGSHEIM): Bass

Kaelt(VARGSHEIM): E-Guitar

Naavl (VARGSHEIM): E-Guitar

Discography:
2005 - „Promo 2005“ (Eigenproduktion)

2006 - „…und die Welt ward kalt und leer“ (PT)

2007 - „Dämmerung der Szenarien“ (PT)

2010 - „Procella Vadens“ (SoM)

2011 - Split CD - Imperium Dekadenz/ Vargsheim (Düsterwald)

Sources:
General source is the homepage of the band: http://www.imperium-dekadenz.de

[1] Interview at metal.de (german): http://www.metal.de/heavy-metal/interview/imperium-dekadenz/36662-imperium-dekadenz/

[2] Interview at Pure Grain Audio: http://puregrainaudio.com/interviews/interview-with-imperium-dekadenz-frontman-horaz

Weblinks
http://www.imperium-dekadenz.de

http://www.myspace.com/imperiumdekadenz

http://de-de.facebook.com/pages/Imperium-Dekadenz-official/255799546239