Formed in Athens in 2010, DESERT NEAR THE END is the product of decades of dedication to metal. Having taken their first steps in the Greek metal scene in the ’90s, the band evolved their sound by infusing the epic energy of Power/Thrash Metal with the brutal influences of more extreme genres. The result? A Power/Thrash amalgam, carved with Death/Black tools, as they describe it – a sound that is as aggressive as it is melodic, a perfect balance of force and finesse.

The band’s journey has seen them release five powerful albums to date, each marking a significant evolution in their sound. Their first three albums – A Crimson Dawn (2011), Hunt for the Sun (2014), and Theater of War (2016) – formed an epic thematic trilogy that explored deeper, existential themes. Following that, they unleashed two standalone concept albums: Of Fire and Stars (2019) and The Dawning of the Son (2022), both of which were celebrated for their intricate storytelling and ferocious musicality.

Now, with their sixth album “Tides of Time“, DESERT NEAR THE END enters a new era. Embracing the epic aspects of their sound more than ever before, the band has crafted a collection of songs that evoke the grandeur of fallen cities, fallen heroes, kings, and forgotten tales – stories lost in the relentless “Tides of Time“. Although not a concept album, this release is bound by its thematic exploration of humanity, destiny, and the forces of history that shape us.

Band photo provided by Theogonia Records for free promotional use.