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Imperil, a five piece Metal/Hardcore band from San Diego CA.
Imperil started under a different name, and went through, various line-up changes through it's under-appreciated yet promising beginnings.

The current line up:
Blake Backer. - Vocals
Jason Harkless. - Guitar
Tyler Santander. - Guitar
Evan Smelser. - Bass
Micheal Backer. - Drums

These kids grew up together and have had one hell of a time doing it, each with their own unique and individual respect for the band and the music they make, it really brings a fantastic atmosphere to the stage, and their recordings.
Starting in 2004, Imperil has worked their way up from poor quality garage band, sounding recordings, and house shows. To, professional quality recordings and several shows at small to Mid-level venues. Recently playing a show at Soma, probably the biggest venue in San Diego that plays that genre of music on a regular basis.

In mid-2006 they recorded an Ep entitled: "My Life, My Pride". Featuring four tracks:
1.On My Feet
2.A Whore's Poverty
3.You Can Smell It
4.Tough Guy
(Tough Guy, was a previous song, that was re-recorded, with back up vocals by Brad Crawford)

In Late 2006 they have written new songs, and are planning to record them at Love Juice Record Studios in Late December 2006.

Extra Facts:
-They orginaly started as a Straight Edge band, but had to conform due to line up changes.
-Blake and Micheal are cousins, not brothers. (often confusion)
-All of the members with the exception of Tyler go to Clairemont High School, Tyler attends UC High School.
-Evan Smelser is a recent addition, the band has been through a couple bassists.
-Both Jason and Blake own Side Kicks, and are proud of it.
-The Band members take pleasure in trying to get girls to take pictures of their breasts with "Imperil" scrolled across them.
-Jason and Micheal are currently invovled in a Hardcore side project with Brad Crawford, Kick Rocks!
-All of them enjoy shouting and throwing things out of moving cars. Preferrabley at people.
Set Up: Imperil on Stage in between songs

Mitch - HEY, FUCK YOU!
IMPERIL - HEY, FUCK YOU!

...this can go on for quite some bit.
Imperil by John Smith(Imperil) December 11, 2008

Sneering Imperialist

Someone who looks down upon pretty much anyone from any nation that did not take part in the colonial imperialism of the 1700-1800s. This essentially includes every large European nation, along with the United States. However this can include whatever nation is among the most prestigious, domestically peaceful, and powerful with a significant deal of international militaristic influence.
Grandpa: "Billy, have you heard tell of those savages in the middle east? Bloody awful lot, they are. If only they had submit to our colonial rule for a short while longer, we could have shown them the rule of law and perhaps some manners. They probably wouldn't be beheading good Briti..."

Billy's Friend: "What's he going on about now?"

Billy: "Don't mind grandpa, he's a bit of a sneering imperialist."

Imperial March

A theme from Star Wars so great and powerful that anyone who listens to it defecates instantly, similar to when the brown note is played, but for a different reason.
When Vader enters for the first time in Empire Strikes Back, the Imperial March causes me to instantly lose control of my bowels and completely soil myself.
Imperial March by Coach Klein July 30, 2009

Imperium of Man 

The Imperium of Man is the apex of human society, spanning the majority of the galaxy and consisting of many hundreds of trillions of Humans. Under the ever-seeing eye of the Emperor, it's military might is unmatchable and it's Imperial Guard and Space Marines are the finest fighting forces ever to be assembled. Xenos scum and heretical traitors fall by the thousands before it's mighty guns, it's terrifyingly powerful planet-killing fleets of starships, it's armoured tanks and troopers.
For the Imperium of Man! Charge you dogs!
Imperium of Man by Solar Macharius October 23, 2008

Imperial Creed 

The religious belief in the God-Emperor of Manknd and the expansion of the Imperium of Mankind. To follow this religion is to obey the will of the Emperor and live under his righteousness. Furthermore the followers must seek out the heretic, the mutant, and the xenos and destroy them. Today there are not many followers of this belief but The Emperor has forseen the future of Mankind and Man's destiny to conquer the stars and The Emperor is the one to lead Man.
As said in the Imperial Creed 'The Emperor Protects'

Imperial March

The single greatest song that could represent a nation!
Thousands of mindless troops march to the Imperial March.
Imperial March by Exor January 15, 2004