End Interview

1.Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?

Nothing special really. After our latest split releases "Moerae" and "Swallow Matewan", we are not going to release something anytime soon. Yet there is some new material waiting to be rehearsed.

2.You have a split coming out in September, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on your side of the recording and also how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

Each production evolves based on what we get on the recordings. We don't mind if we have different sound on each release. Yet i think that Swallow Matewan and Moerae are quite similar both on sound quality and musical style.

3.Between 2009 to 2015 there was no new music being released, can youtell us a little bit more about what was going on during that time frame?

There where always big intervals between releases. There is no need to rush. What we do is for personal expression. We do it when and if we feel it's necessary.

4.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you explore with your newer music?
5.Some of your lyrics deal with existentialism, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in this topic?

This philosophical theory it happens to coincide on many points with my worldview and consequently with the output of the lyrics. Existentialism is a theory in which the human existence is the first center and everything else comes after. Existence precedes essence. It supports individualism while personal action is all that matters. We are absolutely responsible for what we are and for how we are going to end up. We create our freedom and our boundaries. The responsibility of each individual binds all humanity.

6.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'End'?

End is a small word with many big meanings, explore it..

7.What are some of the best shows that the band has done over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?
8.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?

We are not doing live shows.

9.You have a split coming out with 'Torrid Husk' what are your thoughts on the other band that will be a part of the split?

When i first heard "Mingo" (Torrid's first release) i instantly contacted the band to get it. In my surprise, Tyler told me he was a big fan of End's music too so the next step was easy. We decided to make the split. Torrid Husk is a great band and in my opinion one of the best newcomers from the US. 

10.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black metal?

The feedback is in accordance with what we do. Having 3 albums in 15 years of existence and without doing live shows, we get what we deserve. 

11.What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the band members are a part of?

I have no idea really. Yet Nechochwen and Dephosphorus are bands that i truly like and respect.

12.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

I am thinking of some changes. Even to enrich the line-up. I would like to give more time on rehearsals and create the material in the studio more physically instead of preparing everything at home. This could lead us to different musical paths.

13.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your newer music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

On our latest releases many influences came from atmospheric and pagan bands. The list is huge. Nowadays i am listening mostly to non metal stuff such as electronic, classical and more folk music.


14.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Consume less meat. Thanks for your interest and support.

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Torrid Husk/End/Swallow Matewan/Grimoire Records/2016 Split Album Review

  This  is a  review of  a  split  album  between  West  Virginia's  Torrid  Husk  and  Greece's  End  called "Swallow  Matewon"  which  will  be  released  in  September  by  Grimoire  Records  and  we  will  start  off  the  review  with  Torrid  Husk  a  band  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  very  melodic  and  depressive  style  of  black  metal  with  some elements  of  sludge.

  Their  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  a  very  melodic  and  raw  black  metal  sound  that  also  uses  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  and you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  their side  of  the  recording  and  after  awhile  grim  screams  are  added  into  the  music.

  The  songs  also  bring  in  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  growls  along  with  melodic  singing  can  also  be  heard  at  times  and  the  solos  and  leads  also  use  a  great  amount  of  melody  and  there  is  also  a  brief use  of  clean  guitars  and  after  awhile  the  music  starts  getting  more  depressive  and  all  3  of  their  tracks  are  very  long  and  epic  in  length  while  the  slower  sections of  the  songs  bring  in  elements  of  sludge.

  Torrid  Husk  on  this  recording  takes  the  raw,  melodic  and depressive  sides  of  black  metal  and  mixes  them  together  with  a  touch  of  sludge  to  create  something  very  different, the  production  sounds  very  raw  yet  powerful  at  the  same  time  while  the  lyrics  cover  dark  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is another  great  sounding  recording  from  Torrid  Husk  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  raw,  melodic  and  depressive  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  their  side  of  the  split.

  Next  up  is  End  a  band  that  has  had  an  album  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  an  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal.

  Their  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  avant  garde  sounds  before  going  into  more  of  a  heavy  and  melodic  direction  where  you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  their  side  of  the  recording  and  the  vocals a re  mostly  grim  black  metal  screams  and  thunder  sounds  along  with  spoken  word  parts  can  also  be  heard  briefly.

  Most  of  their  tracks  are  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  during  the  faster  sections  of  the songs  tremolo  picking  along  with  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a   raw  black  metal  feeling  and  the  guitar  leads  also  use  a  great  amount  of  melody  and  after  awhile  the  music  starts  getting  more  atmospheric  along  with  a  small  amount  of  clean  guitars  and  they  close  their  side  of  the  split  with  a  cover  of  Amebix's  "Winter".

  End  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  on  this  recording  that  has  its  traditional  and  raw  moments  while  also  getting  very  atmospheric  at  times,  the  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  existentialism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  End  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  raw  and  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  their  side  of  the  split.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Virga".

  In  conclusion  I  feel  this  is  a  very  great  sounding  split  and  I  would  recommend  it  to  all  fans  of  raw,  atmospheric,  melodic  and  depressive  black  metal.  8  out  of  10.

 https://grimoirerecords. bandcamp.com/album/swallow- matewan

End/Self Titled/150666 Releases/2002 CD Review

  End  are  a  band  from  Greece  that  plays  a  very  raw  and  primitive  form  of  atmospheric  and  misanthropic  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2002  album  which  was  released  by  150666  Releases.

  Drums  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  drumming  with  some  blast  beats  being  thrown  into  the  music,  while  the  synths  bring  a  very  dark,  avant  garde  and  atmospheric  sound  to t he  music,  as  for  the  bass  playing  it  has  a  very  strong  and  powerful  sound  with  primitive  black  metal  riffing  that  dominates  throughout  the  recording.

  Rhythm  guitars  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  black  metal  riffs  that  are  very  raw  and  primitive  sounding  along  with  a  brief  use  of  clean  playing  being  thrown  into  the  playing  in  addition  there  is  a  brief  use  of  thrash  style  riffing  and  there are  no  guitar  solos  or  leads  present  on t his  recording,  as  for  the  acoustic  guitars  when  they  are  utilized  they  use  finger  picking  to  enhance  the  darkness  that  is  coming  out  of  the  music.

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  with  a  brief  use  of  gregorian  chants  being  utilized  on  one  song,  while  the  lyrics  cover  paranormal,  misanthropy  and  anti  human  themes,  as  for  the  production  it  has  a  very  dark,  raw  and  primitive  sound  to  it  in the  true  black  metal  tradition.

  In  my  opinion  End  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric,  misanthropic,  raw  and  primitive  sounding  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Pitless  Paranormal  Reek"  and  "Humanitarianism".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.

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