End is an American

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supergroup composed of singer Brendan Murphy (

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), guitarists

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(

Fit For An Autopsy Fit for an Autopsy is an American deathcore band from Jersey City, New Jersey, formed in 2008. The band consists of guitarists Will Putney, Pat Sheridan and Tim Howley, drummer Josean Orta, lead vocalist Joe Badolato, and bassist Peter "Blue" ...

) and Gregory Thomas (

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), bassist Jay Pepito (Reign Supreme), and drummer Matt Guglielmo (

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History

The band was formed in 2017 and in August of that year released the song "Usurper", as a single from their debut EP, "From the Unforgiving Arms of God", which was released on September 8, 2017. In early 2020, drummer Andrew McEnaney left and was replaced by

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On March 26, 2020, the band released the single "Pariah", and announced their debut album "Splinters from an Ever-Changing Face" would be released through Closed Casket Activities. They released 3 more singles from the album, and on June 5, 2020, released their debut album, "Splinters from an Ever-Changing Face". ''

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'' noted that the band seemed like the next powerhouse within hardcore music. On October 27, 2023, the band released their sophomore LP "The Sin of Human Frailty" through Closed Casket Activities, produced by guitarist

Members

Current * Brendan Murphy – lead vocals (2017–present) *

– guitar (2017–present) * Gregory Thomas – guitar (2017–present) * Jay Pepito – bass guitar, vocals (2017–present) * Matt Guglielmo – drums (2022–present) Past * Andrew McEnaney – drums (2017-2020) *

– drums (2020–2022) Touring * Chris Teti – bass (2023-2024)

Discography

;Albums * '' Splinters from an Ever-Changing Face'' (2020) * ''The Sin of Human Frailty'' (2023) ;EPs * ''From the Unforgiving Arms of God'' (2017) * ''Gather & Mourn'' (split with

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) (2022) ;Live Albums * ''Bastard Reflection'' (2023)

References

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