Metal / Hardcore / Progressive Machine Head, Tool, Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying... Imbrue formed in 1996 while Chris Bengs(Vocals), Shaun Nix (lead guitars), and James Williams (Rhythm guitar) were only 15 years old and just learning to play their instruments. Their formative years were spent jamming in garages and living rooms, trying their best to be like their heroes in Metallica and Machine Head.