Impure Wilhelmina

The Profile

Impure Wilhelmina are a Swiss post-hardcore/post-metal band from Geneva, formed in 1996. Their discography includes I Can't Believe I Was Born in July (1999), L'Amour, la Mort, l'Enfance perdue (2004), Prayers and Arsons (2008), Black Honey (2014), Radiation (2017), and Antidote (2021).

Geneva-based Swiss band active since 1996; known for a distinctive blend of post-hardcore and post-metal. Vocalist/guitarist Michael Schindl is a key member. Albums include I Can't Believe I Was Born in July, L'Amour, la Mort, l'Enfance perdue, Prayers and Arsons, Black Honey, Radiation, and Antidote.

A single, fervent review hails Prayers And Arsons (2008) as a standout: inventive, emotionally charged, and stylistically fluid. Tracks like Continental Breed and Poisons And Blades embody the band’s blend of post-hardcore bite and melodic tension. The reviewer praises Michael Schindl’s tense, vibrant vocals and the group’s unmistakable identity. Verdict: among the brightest releases of 2008.