Tomorrowz End is a Rock band from Cleveland, TN that formed back in 2015 by lead vocalist-Nathaniel(T). The band's sound is difficult to explain as their arrangements are eclectic drawing inspiration from a vast array of genres. Some of the many genres their sound draws from includes Hard Rock, Southern Rock, Metal, Theatrical, Alternative, Grunge, Experimental, and Progressive with a small dash of Horror thrown in to further thrill the audience. With that said it's easy to see that Tomorrowz End doesn't like to be pigeonholed into just one genre classification.
Founding member-Nathaniel(T) grew up loving music, but he also grew up loving comics, movies, games and all forms of entertainment and he soon realized that many others loved these things as well. So the band not only plays music but they have created a comic book as well. The comic book takes the characters that are used in the band's parable X, I, T, S, ? and puts them into a fantasy story that will flesh out even further the themes and meanings of the 40 songs. By doing this, the band hopes to reach a different audience that may not necessarily like their music but are intrigued by art and story.
When the band was asked about the letters that represent each member, they had the following to say: "When we perform we go by X, I, T, S, and ? this is not to be weird or for any type of vanity reasons. It is actually the opposite. We always want to make sure when we do a show or when we are involved in videos or pictures that tell the parable and story we are trying to tell that the audience is aware that the characters are parables themselves. Each character has a different meaning. The members can always change as it is about what these characters represent not so much the people playing them (that way none of us ever get a big head lol)"
In 2015, Nathaniel(T) decided it was time to move forward with his dream and that's when he formed the band Tomorrowz End. First, Nathaniel recruited his very on wife drummer-Hayley(i) to play percussion for the band. Next he brought on longtime friend bassist-Justin(X) to help hold down the rhythm section for the group. Then he recruited another member of the family his brother keyboardist-Andrew(?) to add an additional touch to their arrangements. Lastly, Nathaniel asked his best friend guitarist-Tyler(S) to join the band and he quickly came on board to complete this Tennessee band. After their conception, Tomorrowz End hit the road and performed in 22 states performing in many self-funded shows. Without a backer or sponsor, Nathaniel and his wife Hayley had to sell a number of Nathaniel's collectibles including his book collections because spreading the word of God was more important to them than their earthly possessions. This is how they made it possible for the band to travel and share their faith through testimony & the medium of music. during the concerts, Nathaniel would share his testimony and the reason for his faith. The band continued in this fashion, playing at various venues from 2016 to 2018 which allowed the members the opportunity to cut their teeth & honed their skills as musicians.
When asked what is the meaning behind the band's name frontman-Nathaniel responded: "It simply relates to this question. Are you ready for Tomorrowz End? Meaning are you ready to come face to face with Christ? Are you ready to die? If you died today would you be spending eternity with Christ? This is the concept of the name."
Founding member-Nathaniel(T) grew up loving music, but he also grew up loving comics, movies, games and all forms of entertainment and he soon realized that many others loved these things as well. So the band not only plays music but they have created a comic book as well. The comic book takes the characters that are used in the band's parable X, I, T, S, ? and puts them into a fantasy story that will flesh out even further the themes and meanings of the 40 songs. By doing this, the band hopes to reach a different audience that may not necessarily like their music but are intrigued by art and story.
When the band was asked about the letters that represent each member, they had the following to say: "When we perform we go by X, I, T, S, and ? this is not to be weird or for any type of vanity reasons. It is actually the opposite. We always want to make sure when we do a show or when we are involved in videos or pictures that tell the parable and story we are trying to tell that the audience is aware that the characters are parables themselves. Each character has a different meaning. The members can always change as it is about what these characters represent not so much the people playing them (that way none of us ever get a big head lol)"
In 2015, Nathaniel(T) decided it was time to move forward with his dream and that's when he formed the band Tomorrowz End. First, Nathaniel recruited his very on wife drummer-Hayley(i) to play percussion for the band. Next he brought on longtime friend bassist-Justin(X) to help hold down the rhythm section for the group. Then he recruited another member of the family his brother keyboardist-Andrew(?) to add an additional touch to their arrangements. Lastly, Nathaniel asked his best friend guitarist-Tyler(S) to join the band and he quickly came on board to complete this Tennessee band. After their conception, Tomorrowz End hit the road and performed in 22 states performing in many self-funded shows. Without a backer or sponsor, Nathaniel and his wife Hayley had to sell a number of Nathaniel's collectibles including his book collections because spreading the word of God was more important to them than their earthly possessions. This is how they made it possible for the band to travel and share their faith through testimony & the medium of music. during the concerts, Nathaniel would share his testimony and the reason for his faith. The band continued in this fashion, playing at various venues from 2016 to 2018 which allowed the members the opportunity to cut their teeth & honed their skills as musicians.
When asked what is the meaning behind the band's name frontman-Nathaniel responded: "It simply relates to this question. Are you ready for Tomorrowz End? Meaning are you ready to come face to face with Christ? Are you ready to die? If you died today would you be spending eternity with Christ? This is the concept of the name."
"Tomorrowz End's purpose is to remind people that our
relationship with Christ is the most important relationship in life."
relationship with Christ is the most important relationship in life."
(Band): "We believe Jesus Christ/Yeshua Hamashiach is the one and only way to salvation and believe it is by grace that we are saved." The evidence that our salvation is real is that the Holy Spirit will produce fruit in the life of the believer moving you to good works that He has prepared for you long ago (Eph. 2:8-10).
In 2019 the band entered 'Connect Live' studios in Acworth, Ga to begin work on material for an extensive 40-song project. After two years in the studios, Tomorrowz End had finally finished the recording process on all 40-tracks.
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In 2022 Tomorrowz End released their debut full-length studio album collection titled 'Tetralogy Pt. 1, Vol. (1-4)' on an indie label. Tomorrowz End is a Christian art music project featuring a Tetralogy(4-discs/Volumes 1-4) all making up Part 1 as a collection. Within the lyrics, the band utilizes costumed characters to help convey their message of hope in a different & unusual way. Here the listener is introduced to good characters, spiritual forces, enemies, and archetypes characters which are either followers or non-followers of Christ.
Luke Testa & Nathaniel(T) handled the album's production. The band's recordings were all mixed and mastered by Luke Testa and Tomorrowz End. Luke Testa played an integral part in the band's recording process but the final mixes however were finalized by Tomorrowz End. The production is good on this release but their are areas that come across as being a bit unpolished and raw. Perhaps some of this was intentional due to the nature of art and theatrical elements permeating through out the project. The four different album's cover art represented here in this tetralogy seem a bit underwhelming. More time could have been put into the covers to produce a thing of art that is eye catching and lures the listener in to want to explore more about the bands music.
Luke Testa & Nathaniel(T) handled the album's production. The band's recordings were all mixed and mastered by Luke Testa and Tomorrowz End. Luke Testa played an integral part in the band's recording process but the final mixes however were finalized by Tomorrowz End. The production is good on this release but their are areas that come across as being a bit unpolished and raw. Perhaps some of this was intentional due to the nature of art and theatrical elements permeating through out the project. The four different album's cover art represented here in this tetralogy seem a bit underwhelming. More time could have been put into the covers to produce a thing of art that is eye catching and lures the listener in to want to explore more about the bands music.
One of my gripes with this 4-vol release is that I think it would have been better for the band to keep the project to 1 or 2 CD's at the most. It would be very difficult to listen to all 40 tracks in one sitting. There's a lot of repetition in some of the song's arrangements. Therefore, by choosing the best tracks from the lot the count could be gotten down to just two albums.
Another problem that I found on this release is with some of the experimental tracks. I'm all for bands trying to do their own thing and not falling into the cookie cutter sound trap. However, it's risky to do experimental styles of music because if you get too experimentally out there then the songs can get annoying quick, and you can alienate your audience. Unfortunately, this is the case with some of the experimental tracks within this project. But with that said, it's not the end of the world because we are talking about a whopping 40-tracks here. There are a number of gems to be discovered and enjoyed throughout this 4-CD collection by all kinds of Rock loving fans.
Another problem that I found on this release is with some of the experimental tracks. I'm all for bands trying to do their own thing and not falling into the cookie cutter sound trap. However, it's risky to do experimental styles of music because if you get too experimentally out there then the songs can get annoying quick, and you can alienate your audience. Unfortunately, this is the case with some of the experimental tracks within this project. But with that said, it's not the end of the world because we are talking about a whopping 40-tracks here. There are a number of gems to be discovered and enjoyed throughout this 4-CD collection by all kinds of Rock loving fans.
Some tracks that stand out on this 2022 Tetralogy 4-volume collection include track-3 "White Pages"(Vol. 1), track-4 "Die Of Die"(Vol. 1), track-5 "Cogs"(Vol. 1), track-6 "Illumination"(Vol. 1), track-7 "Masquerade"(Vol. 1), track-9 "Reverse"(Vol. 1) track-2 "A Jesus Frankenstein"(Vol. 2), track-3 "Red 2 White"(Vol. 2), track-4 "Rubix Cube"(Vol. 2), track-5 "Card Of The King"(Vol. 2), track-7 "Ocean Of Slime"(Vol. 2), track-2 "A Jesus Frankenstein II"(Vol. 3), track-4 "Box Of Temptation"(Vol. 3), track-5 "'Til The Bats"(Vol. 3), track-6 "Everything Of Nothing"(Vol. 3), track-8 "Monsters Ball"(Vol. 3), track-9 "Fool Of Fools"(Vol. 3), track-10 "Arkangel"(Vol. 3), track-1 "Pouring Rain"(Vol. 4), track-4 "Wish'un Well"(Vol. 4), track-5 "Repent And Be Baptized"(Vol. 4), track-10 "Ani Ohev (Et) Otkha"(Vol. 4).
Lyrics are witty, Christ centered, and evangelical as one can see in the following excerpts:
"Cogs"
When you feel run down
And have no more steam
Nothing's left in the tank
But shattered dreams
We all have broken parts
But there is a Fixer
We all have rusted gears
There is an elixir
"Masquerade"
Now I ask quit this charade
Don't be just a mask
In this masquerade
You have a task
Stop this parade
Don't be just a mask
In this masquerade
"A Jesus Frankenstein"
Light once bright
No longer glows
Overtaken by
All my woes
Just heard the thunder
Just saw the lightening
Please God save me
I know I'm dying
I've been remade limb
By limb
New heart new brain
Born again
Spiritually dead
Brought back to life
Baptized in His blood
A Jesus frankenstein
"Red 2 White"
I will give You
Everything that I've got
I will walk by faith
And not by sight
I will be everything
You know that I'm not
With every drop of blood
From red to white
"Ocean Of Slime"
I'm always looking for
A reason an excuse
Like a junkie like a whore
Anything I can use
It started with a simple
Tiny little thing
How did it become
Become my everything
Save me from the
Ripples of sin
Destroying my life...
"Box Of Temptation"
It calls to you in the twilight
Always after midnight
Trying and trying to succeed
Once again you lose the fight...
It tempts you with just one look
All it takes for it to hook
Curiosity overcomes your hesitation
Don't open up the box of temptation
"'Til The Bats"
Do you feel him
On your shoulder
Do you hear him
In your ears
As we all get older
We forget to fear
The Devil is real
Freed from his cage
Stay on your guard
'Til the bats return
To the cave
Stay on your guard
'Til the bats return
To the cave
"Pouring Rain"
Press on through the rain
And He will give you strength
The whisper of his name
(Jesus)
Will change everything
The light that covers you
Will always light your way
In the pouring rain
You will see His face
"Repent And Be Baptized"
I am not a sinless man
I am far from perfect
I am just an ignorant man
Trying so hard to correct
I'm in a repetition
Dancing a deadly dance
If I don't break the tradition
It could be my final chance
If I don't let go
And give Him my soul
If you too are drowning in the flood
Repent and be baptized in His blood
When you feel run down
And have no more steam
Nothing's left in the tank
But shattered dreams
We all have broken parts
But there is a Fixer
We all have rusted gears
There is an elixir
"Masquerade"
Now I ask quit this charade
Don't be just a mask
In this masquerade
You have a task
Stop this parade
Don't be just a mask
In this masquerade
"A Jesus Frankenstein"
Light once bright
No longer glows
Overtaken by
All my woes
Just heard the thunder
Just saw the lightening
Please God save me
I know I'm dying
I've been remade limb
By limb
New heart new brain
Born again
Spiritually dead
Brought back to life
Baptized in His blood
A Jesus frankenstein
"Red 2 White"
I will give You
Everything that I've got
I will walk by faith
And not by sight
I will be everything
You know that I'm not
With every drop of blood
From red to white
"Ocean Of Slime"
I'm always looking for
A reason an excuse
Like a junkie like a whore
Anything I can use
It started with a simple
Tiny little thing
How did it become
Become my everything
Save me from the
Ripples of sin
Destroying my life...
"Box Of Temptation"
It calls to you in the twilight
Always after midnight
Trying and trying to succeed
Once again you lose the fight...
It tempts you with just one look
All it takes for it to hook
Curiosity overcomes your hesitation
Don't open up the box of temptation
"'Til The Bats"
Do you feel him
On your shoulder
Do you hear him
In your ears
As we all get older
We forget to fear
The Devil is real
Freed from his cage
Stay on your guard
'Til the bats return
To the cave
Stay on your guard
'Til the bats return
To the cave
"Pouring Rain"
Press on through the rain
And He will give you strength
The whisper of his name
(Jesus)
Will change everything
The light that covers you
Will always light your way
In the pouring rain
You will see His face
"Repent And Be Baptized"
I am not a sinless man
I am far from perfect
I am just an ignorant man
Trying so hard to correct
I'm in a repetition
Dancing a deadly dance
If I don't break the tradition
It could be my final chance
If I don't let go
And give Him my soul
If you too are drowning in the flood
Repent and be baptized in His blood
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Tomorrowz End is for fans of Goliath, BioGenesis, Shining Force, and DA(Daniel Amos/Kalhoun). If you are looking for something different and off the beaten path then you are going to love what Tomorrowz End has delivered up with this 4-part compilation. With their debut Tetralogy collection, Tomorrowz End has delivered up a solid offering. Help support the band and Rock music by picking up your copy of the band's 'Tetralogy Pt. 1, Vol. (1-4)' today!
In order to hear all the different layers within each song, the band recommends
to listen to this album through headphones or earbuds to get the full effect of this experience.
to listen to this album through headphones or earbuds to get the full effect of this experience.
Musicians:
X-Justin - Bass
I-Hayley - Drums & Vocals
T-Nathaniel - Lead vocals & Guitars
S-Tyler Guitars & Vocals
?-Andrew - Keyboards
X-Justin - Bass
I-Hayley - Drums & Vocals
T-Nathaniel - Lead vocals & Guitars
S-Tyler Guitars & Vocals
?-Andrew - Keyboards
