End (band)

End is an American metalcore supergroup composed of singer Brendan Murphy (Counterparts), guitarists Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy) and Gregory Thomas (Shai Hulud), bassist Jay Pepito (Reign Supreme), and drummer Matt Guglielmo (the Acacia Strain).^[3]

End
End at the Full Force 2023
Background information
Origin	New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	Metalcore[1] blackened hardcore grindcore[2]
Years active	2017–present
Labels	Closed Casket Activities Good Fight Music
Spinoff of	Counterparts Fit for an Autopsy Shai Hulud Trade Wind Reign Supreme
Members	Brendan Murphy Will Putney Gregory Thomas Jay Pepito Matt Guglielmo
Past members	Andrew McEnaney Billy Rymer
Website	https://www.yourfuckingend.com

History

The band was formed in 2017 and in August of that year released the song "Usurper", as a single from their debut EP, "From the Unforgiving Arms of God", which was released on September 8, 2017.^{[citation needed]} In early 2020, drummer Andrew McEnaney left and was replaced by Billy Rymer^[4]

On March 26, 2020, the band released the single "Pariah", and announced their debut album "Splinters from an Ever-Changing Face" would be released through Closed Casket Activities.^[4] They released 3 more singles from the album, and on June 5, 2020, released their debut album, "Splinters from an Ever-Changing Face".^[5] Forbes noted that the band seemed like the next powerhouse within hardcore music.^[6]

On October 27, 2023, the band released their sophomore LP "The Sin of Human Frailty" through Closed Casket Activities, produced by guitarist Will Putney.^[7]

Members

Current

• Brendan Murphy – lead vocals (2017–present)
• Will Putney – guitar (2017–present)
• Gregory Thomas – guitar (2017–present)
• Jay Pepito – bass guitar (2017–present)
• Matt Guglielmo – drums (2022–present)

Past

• Andrew McEnaney – drums (2017-2020)
• Billy Rymer – drums (2020–2022)

Discography

Albums

• Splinters from an Ever-Changing Face (2020)
• The Sin of Human Frailty (2023)

EPs

• From the Unforgiving Arms of God (2017)
• Gather & Mourn (split with Cult Leader) (2022)^[8]

Live Albums

• Bastard Reflection (2023)

References

1. Kraus, Brian. "END (Counterparts, Fit for an Autopsy, Reign Supreme) release crushing debut EP—listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
2. Rothmund, Andrew (May 5, 2020). "End Has Just Begun: "Splinters From an Ever-Changing Face" Crushes All (Will Putney Interview)". Invisible Oranges. Archived from the original on May 6, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
3. Kennelty, Greg (July 27, 2019). "END (FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, COUNTERPARTS) Is Planning A New Album". Metal Injection. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
4. "END Debut "Pariah" Music Video, Joined By Ex-The Dillinger Escape Plan Drummer Billy Rymer". The PRP. March 26, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
5. "END – Splinters From An Ever-Changing Face". Discogs. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
6. Singer, Quentin. "END Are Hardcore's Next Extreme Powerhouse". Forbes. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
7. Sacher, Andrew (August 16, 2023). "END announce new album 'The Sin of Human Frailty,' share new song". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
8. Breihan, Tom (July 7, 2022). "End & Cult Leader Announce Split EP, Share New Songs 'Eden Will Drown' & 'Ataraxis': Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved July 7, 2022.