Desert Near The End Releases Epic Album 'Tides of Time' – Out December 6, 2024

 

Prepare for an epic sonic journey through the relentless forces of time and fate with Desert Near The End’s latest album, “Tides of Time”. Blending the raw power of Power/Thrash Metal with the intensity of Death and Black Metal, this Athens-based five-piece pushes the boundaries of metal with their most dynamic release yet. Set for release on December 6, 2024, via Theogonia Records, “Tides of Time” promises a monumental listening experience full of soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and powerful lyrical themes.

Tracklist:

1. City of Eternal Flame 

2. Ascension 

3. Oceans of Time 

4. Children of Lethe 

5. Half-Learned and Long Forgotten 

6. Sunset Fields 

7. Burn Like the Sun, Shine Like the Dawn 

8. Damnation 

9. In the North of Every Man’s Heart.. 

Produced by Akis Prasinikas and mastered by Vasilis Pappas at Incorporated M. Studios, the album delivers a refined yet brutal soundscape. The lyrics explore the rise and fall of cities, heroes, and kings, weaving forgotten tales lost in time’s unending tides. Highlights include Ruby Bouzioti’s haunting guest vocals on “Damnation” and Nik Rock’s acoustic textures on “In the North of Every Man’s Heart..”, adding depth to the expansive sound.

Visually, “Tides of Time” features artwork by Panagiotis Vlamis and a detailed booklet by Giannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design). Live photos by Elena Vasilaki and Giannis Dola add a personal touch. This release is Desert Near The End’s most mature and expansive yet, balancing technical aggression with epic grandeur—a must for fans of Epic, Power, Thrash, Death, and Black Metal.