END REIGN fuses apocalyptic hardcore with vicious metal in a deadly collision of the classic and the modern. Drawing inspiration from ’80s linchpins Amebix, Bathory, Slayer, and Cro-Mags, the band delivers relentless riffs, ferocious drumming, and punishing vocals, establishing themselves as one of Philadelphia’s most uncompromising extreme acts.
END REIGN formed out of humble beginnings, with guitarist Domenic Romeo (Pulling Teeth, Integrity, A389 Recordings) as the result of lockdown with an astonishing “song-a-day” writing spree. With material in hand, Romeo hand-picked the rest of the END REIGN lineup accordingly. On drums, he enlisted Adam Jarvis, known for his blast beats with grind titans Pig Destroyer, Misery Index, and Lock Up. “Jarvis and I always talked about doing a band together in between work hijinks and our own bands,” Romeo explains. “Years later, I found out that he lived a few blocks away and was stuck at home too. We started getting together, and next thing you know, we were in the studio recording.”
For bass, Romeo recruited elusive ex-Bloodlet bassist Arthur Legere. “When it came time to think about the bass tracks, Art was the first person I thought of,” Romeo says. “I always loved his playing in Bloodlet. I literally asked him the week we were booked to record. He learned the songs in three days and did the album with us.”
The final piece of the END REIGN puzzle was Noisem/Exhumed shredder Sebastian Phillips. “We split the solos on the album Hanneman/King style,” Romeo explains. “I’m usually overly OCD about any deviation to the plan, but everything he contributed to the album fit perfectly.”
Their debut album, The Way of All Flesh Is Decay (2023, Relapse Records), showcases the band’s apocalyptic energy, technical precision, and unrelenting aggression, capturing both the intensity of their live performances and the sheer brutality of their studio work.
The Way of All Flesh Is Decay (2023, Relapse Records)
This page focuses primarily on End Reign T-shirts and apparel, sourced from Relapse Records and trusted distributors. Designs reflect the band’s aggressive aesthetic — stark graphics, bold logos, and dark imagery that mirror the intensity of their music.
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Stock rotates regularly, so if a design catches your eye, it’s worth picking up while it’s available. We also occasionally carry End Reign releases on CD and vinyl, though clothing remains the main focus here. Plans to expand into hoodies and other official items are ongoing.
Fans of Amebix, Cro-Mags, and Slayer will find End Reign sits comfortably within this lineage — chaotic, ferocious, and unrelentingly heavy.
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