The End Is Near deliver a relentless barrage of uncompromising brutality on ‘Executioner’

For those craving a track that strikes with the force of a hammer and leaves no room for hesitation, The End Is Near return with ‘Executioner’, a searing introduction to their upcoming debut EP. Hailing from Orange County’s legendary metalcore scene, the trio- Tim Baker (guitarist/producer), Chris Hagen (vocals), and Nick Rickenbach (drums)- have spent over two decades sharpening their craft, and with this latest offering, they cement their place in the modern deathcore landscape while reviving hardcore’s raw intensity.

Clocking in at just over a minute, ‘Executioner’ wastes no time in establishing its dominance. With a foundation rooted in early 2000s hardcore, contemporary thall, and the relentless aggression of deathcore, the track erupts with pummeling riffs, ferocious vocal delivery, and bone-crushing percussion. The band’s commitment to unapologetic heaviness is evident in every moment, yet what sets them apart is their ability to weave in a hook, an element often absent in the sheer chaos of the genre.

Recorded in Baker’s garage, the track’s production is a testament to DIY ethos meeting cutting-edge technique. By embracing modern recording methods- including tracking Rickenbach’s drums via MIDI for maximum precision- the band achieves a massive, surgically tight mix that retains all the organic brutality of a live performance. Rather than clinging to tradition for tradition’s sake, The End Is Near harness technology as an ally, sculpting a sound that is both crushingly heavy and perfectly refined.

The band describes ‘Executioner’ as “a one-minute assault on the senses,” daring listeners not to move, not to sneer at its sheer intensity. It’s an adrenaline spike, a call to arms, and a statement of intent: The End Is Near has arrived, and they’re here to make heads bang and walls shake.