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London-based experimental heavy outfit Troy The Band return with their powerful new single ‘Journey’s End’, the fifth track from their highly anticipated second album (des), set for full release this July.

Blending doom, shoegaze, noise rock and metal into an ever-shifting sonic identity, the band continue to push into bold new territory. ‘Journey’s End’ exemplifies this evolution. Musically expansive and deeply collaborative, featuring guest vocals from Peter Holland (Elephant Tree), Kay Elizabeth (Black Orchids), and Caine Hemmingway (Believe in Nothing).

“I’ve been friends with both Pete and Kay for a few years and knew I wanted them involved from the start,” explains bassist Sean Durbin. “We were even more excited when they proposed doing the track as a duet.”

As the track developed, the band leaned into its darker edges. “The extended breakdown descends into an uncomfortable place,” he continues. “It didn’t make sense to use clean vocals, but it also felt too long to stay instrumental. Since Caine was already involved, we asked him to add something ‘disgusting’ and he delivered. He pushed it into a darker space.”

With three distinct vocal performances woven into one track, ‘Journey’s End’ highlights both the band’s adventurous songwriting and the community within the UK’s underground heavy scene.

The single follows ‘Porous’, ‘Nothing’, ‘The Moment’, and ‘Adoration of Ill Luck’, each offering a different glimpse into (des), a nine-track album being unveiled one track per month ahead of its full release this summer.

Originally conceived as a traditional follow-up to their 2024 debut Cataclysm (Bonebag Records), (des) took on a new identity after the band parted ways with their original vocalist. Rather than delay, Troy The Band embraced collaboration, inviting vocalists from across the UK heavy scene.

Recorded with Wayne Adams at Bear Bites Horse Studio in Haggerston, the album features contributors from Elephant Tree, Believe in Nothing, Black Groove, Codex Serafini, Black Orchids, Dead Witches, Tayne, and Black Shape, and marks drummer Jack Revans’ first full-length as a permanent member.

“We’re really proud of this record,” says Durbin. “It’s an evolution of Cataclysm that feels more uniquely us. We hadn’t planned to use different vocalists on every track, but it’s been an incredibly enriching experience. The record is better for it.”

The band have also confirmed Ana-Maria Terr Bordei as their new permanent vocalist. “We’re so happy Ana has joined us,” Durbin adds. “Her voice is unique, she’s incredibly creative, and we’ve already written nearly an album’s worth of new material together.”

With (des) continuing to unfold in the coming months, ‘Journey’s End’ stands as one of Troy The Band’s clearest statements yet. Fusing intensity, experimentation, and collaboration into a singular vision. ‘Journey’s End’ is out Friday (27/3), with (des) arriving in full on 3rd July 2026. Pre-order

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