TX2: The End of Us

After years of building a massive fanbase through singles and livestreams, TX2’s long-anticipated debut album, ‘The End of Us’, has arrived. Facing pressure from the metal scene and rising fan expectations, does it deliver? Contrary to critics, the album reaches new musical heights while staying confrontational and loud. It reinforces the identity that first drew fans in, while newer material shows clear growth and experimentation. Across 13 tracks, ‘The End of Us’ blends old and new, reflecting TX2’s evolution and challenging detractors to see it as a true tour de force. Unapologetic and rooted in its core sound, the album signals change — cinematic at times and deeply personal at its most vulnerable.

Opening with a burst of intensity that mirrors the band’s reputation, ‘Feed’ features haunting support from DeathbyRomy and stands as one of the strongest vocal performances on the album. Lyrically vampcore-coded, the track explores obsession and yearning, with Evan and Romy trading toxic verses that feel raw and daunting. The collaboration builds toward a crushing finale, where primal screams match the song’s ferocity.

“I wanna feel your claws tear. Spun a web with your delusion. I'm caught under your influence again. Feed”

Leaning into trap-core territory, ‘Nice Guy’ features Ekoh and delivers a sharp blend of metalcore and trap. The track plays with the band’s toxic reception from critics, subverting expectations with a response that is both playful and aggressive. Switching between styles, the acoustic classical-guitar buildup in the latter half explodes into a breakdown that highlights TX2’s balance of experimentation and substance.

Echoing out of the interlude ‘REJECT VAMPIRISM’, ‘Hostage’ reaches deeply personal territory. It’s TX2’s most raw track — and arguably their best to date. Unrelenting in its message, it gives voice to those who feel silenced, reflecting the pressure the band has faced while standing in for the listener’s struggles. Musically expansive, the track builds with synth-driven orchestration as Cameron’s guitar work showcases commanding progressions. Courtney’s bass lines cut through the breakdown, culminating in a fiery finish. It’s both a call to action and a reaching hand for anyone feeling lost.

“They can try to erase us. They feed lies to the nameless. It's so fucked up how they portray us. I'm exhausted, living like a hostage”

‘The Resistance’ leans fully into political rebellion — direct and uneasy, exactly where TX2 thrives. The uptempo pace never lets up, pairing continuous screams with confrontational lyrics aside from the brief calm of its closing lines. It carries the same aggression as ‘The Rain’ and ‘Lost Souls’, prime contenders for igniting mosh pits live. ‘The Rain’ delivers adrenaline before morphing into a furious allegory during its breakdown, while ‘Lost Souls’ follows with throwback energy reminiscent of early My Chemical Romance, blending alternative rushes with guitar-driven switch-ups. Meanwhile, ‘6 Shots Left’ embraces experimentation, fusing western-style riffs with ska elements. Surprisingly effective, it offers a brief reprieve before the album’s final onslaught, closing with three collaborations featuring respected names in the scene.

‘Murder Scene’, featuring Magnolia Park, leans into vampcore and gothic aesthetics — territory Joshua Roberts commands effortlessly. Trading verses that highlight both vocal ranges, the track pushes Evan Thomas to new heights. Sonically, it channels early-2000s alternative energy, blending gothic imagery with themes of paranoia and mental struggle.

“Please don't leave me hanging, can't do this on my own. Silence makes me anxious, I don't know how to cope. And I don't wanna hit rock bottom all alone”

‘M.A.D’ is cinematic destruction coated in industrial textures and theatrical flair from Ice Nine Kills’ Spencer Charnas. Blurring horror imagery with toxic codependency and reckless devotion, the track fires on all cylinders. The stinging chorus, rapid-fire synths and industrial backbone make it uniquely loud, ending in explosive fashion.

“Mutually assured destruction. You and me, we're both corrupted. If you were to leave me, I'd be nothing. Arm in arm, we're both gonna die. So this is MAD”

The album closes with a slow-burn, nearly six-minute finale in the title track, ‘The End of Us’. Taking a restrained approach, the song allows live strings to envelop its darker atmosphere and somber themes. The result is haunting and emotionally draining, showcasing TX2’s evolution from a loud alternative-punk force into something more mature. Touching on betrayal and self-destruction, the track peaks when Black Veil Brides’ Andy Biersack joins in. It feels like a symbolic passing of the torch — from early-2000s emo to the modern landscape TX2 is carving out. Vocally devastating, Andy’s entrance delivers a final gut punch, reinforcing that while defeat may be inevitable, accepting it is what truly matters.

“I needed, I needed you there. And you, you promised me that you'd be there. But your promises are empty air. And you, you left me alone in a snare. Pulled apart limb by limb and stripped bare”

‘The End of Us’ proudly wears its influences and decibel-shattering sound across all 13 tracks. It’s a confident debut that doubles down on TX2’s voice while pushing them forward lyrically and musically. Defiant yet vulnerable, self-aware yet critical, Evan Thomas balances that line with clear promise and growth. TX2 is currently on their North American tour, with more announcements coming soon.