The Interbeing

The Danish tech metal band, THE INTERBEING, originated back in 2001 when vocalist Dara Toibin, guitarist Torben Pedersen and bassist Jacob Aa. Hansen shared a vision to develop an innovative soundscape influenced by several
musical genres. However, it was not until 2006 that the musical profile became evident. During 2006 the band expanded by including guitarist Boas Segel, who
besides being a competent guitarist also had a talent for creating electronic sounds. The expansion also included drummer Kristoffer Egefelt, whose superior technical skills cemented THE INTERBEING’s very own place in the world of
metal. The result was THE INTERBEING’s "own hybrid niche which they exert on the demo 'Perceptual Confusion' (2008) with such a conviction that one should not believe that this was their first release." (Bandbase.dk / Peter Melgaard).
Shortly after the demo release, THE INTERBEING received a nomination for the ‘Talent of the Year’ award at the Danish Metal Awards 2008, and for ‘Band of the Week’ on Bandbase.dk. In 2010 the prospering Danish band made its mark on the metal scene by winning the award for ‘Best Metal Act’ at the Underground Music Awards, and the Royal Metal Grand Prix with exceptional praise from the judges:
“The band is technically superior, the songwriting is top notch… In short - an insane burst of power!”
The debut album “Edge of the Obscure” clearly underlines THE INTERBEING to be a well-defined and visionary band. The record is the result of three years of songwriting and a lengthy recording process. In a true DIY manner the band
invested in the best studio equipment and began the album recordings in the beginning of 2010. The drums were recorded at Hansen Studios with producer Jacob Hansen, (Volbeat, Mercenary, The Storm, Hatesphere, etc.), who also took care of the mixing and mastering.
Sonically THE INTERBEING combines the heavy sound of Scandinavian metal with the gloomy atmosphere of electronic genres. Tight, aggressive, melodic and atmospheric are the key concepts in their sound. The band’s sources of inspiration range from Meshuggah’s polyrhythmic and syncopated riffs to the melodic aspects of Soilwork, and the bleak electronic soundscapes you find in music such as Massive Attack and Amon Tobin. Lastly the outcome resembles a sort of Industrial metal in the style of Fear Factory. The sound co-exists with the lyrics which revolve around a fictional inner being. The listener follows this
creature through dystopian and distinct worlds and the record ends with the creature reaching the edge. THE INTERBEING has created an intensive and hard-hitting album with "Edge of the Obscure" which definitely deserves a spot in your music collection.

Here is what the European press wrote:
Metal Hammer (UK) – 8 out of 10 stars: “… an album with refined character and a compelling undercurrent of dark sci-fi drama.”
Legacy (DE) – 13 out of 15: “Ein weiteres kapitel des "Danish Dynamite" öffnet sich.”
Heavy (DE) – 9 out of 12 stars
Metal Hammer (DE) – 4 out of 6
Sweden Rock (SE) – 7 out of 10 stars
Metallian (FR) – 4 out of 6 stars
Aardschok (BE) – 79 out of 100
Sonic Seducer (DE): “Das Debütalbum dieser Kopenhagener Industrial Metal-Band fällt brachial gut aus.”
Fuze Magazine (DE): “Edge Of The Obscure ist ein tolles Album mit vielen Facetten zwischen Neo-Thrash, Death und Modern Metal.”
LordsofMetal.nl – 87 out of 100
Eternal-Terror.com – 5 out of 6
Powermetal.de – 8 out of 10
Got-djent.com – 9 out of 10 stars
Music-scan.de – 8,5 out of 10
Pavillion666.fr – 7 out of 10
SpiritofMetal.fr – 17 out of 20
Hardsounds.it – 80 out of 100

Here is what the Danish press wrote:
Gaffa (DK) – 5 out of 6 stars: “… without a doubt the best Danish metal album I have heard this year.”
Aarhus Stiftstidende (DK) – 5 out of 6 stars: ”…a futuristic metallic feat of strength that demonstrates uncanny high class.
DanishMetal.dk – 5 out of 6 stars: “This is absolutely an album you just must hear…”
All Scandinavian : ”…one of the best Scandinavian metal releases in 2011. Fans of Meshuggah, Fear Factory et cetera will certainly be in for a treat.”
RockFreaks.net - 8 out of 10 stars: ”…undoubtedly one of the most original and esteemed albums to come out of Denmark in recent years."
Power of Metal – 85 out of 100: “The metal press here in Denmark is pissing itself with joy over The Interbeing's debut album, 'Edge of the Obscure'. And rightfully so. 'Edge of the Obcure' is a tight and very, very professionally sounding disc.”
Gamereactor (DK) – 8 out of 10 stars: “Interbeing is playing metal with a format that goes far beyond tiny Denmark. Very few bands dare to dream of such a strong debut. "
Devilution.dk – 4 out of 5 stars: “The Interbeing has made an absolutely solid first release."
Clonemetal.dk – 4 out of 6 stars: ”... the band [deliver] prima metal songwriting at the highest level...”
Revolution-Music.dk – 5,5 out of 6 stars
Rockfreaks.net – 8 out of 10 stars
Lydtapet.dk – 4 o