End (band) explained

End
Landscape:	yes
Background:	group_or_band
Origin:	New Jersey, U.S.
Years Active:	2017–present
Website:	https://www.yourfuckingend.com
Current Members:	Brendan Murphy Will Putney Gregory Thomas Jay Pepito Matt Guglielmo
Past Members:	Andrew McEnaney Billy Rymer

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).^[1]

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. In early 2020, drummer Andrew McEnaney left and was replaced by Billy Rymer^[2]

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.^[2] They released 3 more singles from the album, and on June 5, 2020, released their debut album, "Splinters from an Ever-Changing Face".^[3] Forbes noted that the band seemed like the next powerhouse within hardcore music.^[4]

On October 27, 2023, the band released their sophomore LP "The Sin of Human Frailty" through Closed Casket Activities, produced by guitarist Will Putney.^[5]

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)^[6]

Live Albums

• Bastard Reflection (2023)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Greg . Kennelty. END (FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, COUNTERPARTS) Is Planning A New Album. July 27, 2019. Metal Injection. March 12, 2022.
2. Web site: END Debut "Pariah" Music Video, Joined By Ex-The Dillinger Escape Plan Drummer Billy Rymer. March 26, 2020. The PRP. March 12, 2022.
3. Web site: END – Splinters From An Ever-Changing Face. Discogs. March 12, 2022.
4. Web site: Singer . Quentin . END Are Hardcore's Next Extreme Powerhouse . 2023-03-10 . Forbes . en.
5. Web site: Sacher . Andrew . 2023-08-16 . END announce new album 'The Sin of Human Frailty,' share new song . 2023-11-28 . BrooklynVegan . en-US.
6. Web site: Breihan. Tom. End & Cult Leader Announce Split EP, Share New Songs 'Eden Will Drown' & 'Ataraxis': Listen. Stereogum. July 7, 2022. July 7, 2022.