This Ending is a Swedish melodic death metal band that emerged from the ashes of A Canorous Quintet, a cult act from the early 1990s. Formed in 2005, the band features high-profile veterans of the Swedish scene, most notably drummer Fredrik Andersson (ex-Amon Amarth).
Their sound is a continuation and refinement of the 'Stockholm sound,' characterized by aggressive tempos, technical guitar harmonies, and a dark, apocalyptic atmosphere. While they share DNA with the Gothenburg scene (At The Gates, Dark Tranquillity), This Ending retains a more visceral, death-metal-centric aggression that leans into thrash and technical death metal territories. Their career arc is marked by a transition from the raw energy of their 90s origins to a highly polished, machine-like precision in the 2000s and 2010s. Critical consensus highlights their ability to maintain relevance in a crowded genre by focusing on songwriting craftsmanship and a consistently cold, menacing aesthetic. They occupy a unique space as a 'musician's band,' respected for their technical proficiency and historical pedigree within the extreme metal community.
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