Oh no, the world is ending: MEMORIAM is releasing their final album, “Endgame”, and I’m not sure if I’ll survive the crushing riffs and oppressive atmosphere 🤯. I mean, who needs hope when you have death/grind metal, right? 🤷♂️
So, here’s the deal. MEMORIAM, the Birmingham-based death/grind metal band, is calling it quits after six studio albums, and their final album, “Endgame”, is set to drop on January 29, 2027, via Reaper Entertainment. Because, you know, the world wasn’t already a dark and hopeless place 🌑. The album’s lead single, “Nothing More To Say”, is out now, and it’s a real treat for those who enjoy having their souls crushed by heavy music 💀.
But seriously, “Nothing More To Say” is a great track, with crushing riffs, an oppressive atmosphere, and Karl Willetts’ unmistakable vocals. It’s like a big ol’ punch in the face, but in a good way 🥊. The band’s intentions are clear from the very first note: they’re here to destroy your eardrums and leave you begging for more 🤯. Produced by longtime collaborator Russ Russell, the track combines the band’s trademark British death metal heaviness with a particularly fierce performance from Dirk Verbeuren on drums, whose explosive blast beats add another dimension to the MEMORIAM sound 🎸.
The End of an Era
Karl Willetts comments on the album, saying: “‘Nothing More To Say’ is the first single and opening track from our final album, ‘Endgame’.” Ah, the nostalgia is already kicking in 🙃. Willetts adds: “For me, there is something deeply poignant about that title. Knowing this is our final album gives those words a significance that goes beyond the song itself. It feels like the right place to begin this last chapter.” Aww, it’s like they’re breaking up with us, and I’m not sure if I’m ready to move on 💔.
But wait, there’s more! Willetts also says: “MEMORIAM has been an important part of our lives. It has given me a way to express anger, grief, frustration, and hope through music, and to share those feelings with people who understand them. As we approach the end of this journey, I feel enormous pride in what we have created together.” Okay, okay, I get it, you’re proud of your work, but can we just have a moment of silence for the demise of MEMORIAM 🙏?
The Album Details
“Endgame” will be released on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl (standard and limited collector’s editions), because who doesn’t love a good vinyl collection 🎶? The album features 10 tracks, including “Nothing More To Say”, “The Trench”, “At The Point Of No Return”, and “Endgame”, which are all sure to be instant classics 🙌. The album also features artwork by legendary artist Dan Seagrave, because why not 🤷♂️?
The album’s track listing is as follows:
01. Nothing More To Say
02. The Trench
03. At The Point Of No Return
04. March Of Time
05. Another Battle Won
06. The Frontline
07. Close The Skies
08. The Final War
09. Endgame
10. Psychological Scars (digipak bonus track)
11. No Tyrants Survive (box set bonus track)
12. Damage Done (box set bonus track)
And, of course, the recording lineup includes Karl Willetts on vocals, Frank Healy on bass, Scott Fairfax on guitar, and Dirk Verbeuren on drums, because this is a metal album, after all 🤘.
In conclusion, MEMORIAM’s “Endgame” is the perfect album for those who enjoy having their emotions crushed by heavy music 🤕. So, go ahead and pre-order the album, and let’s all cry together about the end of an era 🎉. Cheers to MEMORIAM for a great run, and may their music live on forever… or at least until the apocalypse 🌪️. 🎸💀🔥
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