Alive IV is a new live EP from New York heavy hardcore punks End of Hope, and it follows behind the March release of their second studio full-length, Pushback is Strong (review here), capturing a gig in Connecticut around the album release. And hey, I’ve been there. I was in one of those bands, which, like everybody who ever plays music at some point or another, does so in front of a largely vacant room. That kind of build up and disappointment is an essential human experience, and if you’re not already humble when you get there that night, you will be by the time you leave. Call it character building on a band level.

Thus seems to be the point of view for the first single from Alive IV, “Nobody Cares About Your Band,” which is streaming now. Band armed with a new record, headed north to celebrate, big open space in front of the stage. That’s life. The point is you fucking do the thing anyhow, because people not knowing you’re right doesn’t make you wrong, and external validation is a luxury in underground anything anyhow. Hell yeah you record that set and put it out.

Helps that the thing sounds good too, of course. You can hear the single and see a photo of the show from whence it comes at the bottom of this post. With that, I’ll let the band tell their own story, which they do in the text below that was sent down the PR wire.

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END OF HOPE – “NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOUR BAND”

End of Hope — featuring members of Kraut, Netherlands, Clothesline, and Eternal Black — release the first single from their forthcoming live EP, Alive IV, on all streaming services

End of Hope — comprised of members from several well-known New York City acts including Kraut, Netherlands, Clothesline, and Eternal Black — have released “Nobody Cares About Your Band” as the first single from their forthcoming live EP, Alive IV. “Nobody Cares About Your Band” is now available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Bandcamp and other streaming services. Alive IV is currently available for pre-order via their Bandcamp page (endofhope.bandcamp.com) and other digital outlets. The EP releases on Friday, September 15, 2023 on all streaming services.

THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH (STRAIGHT FROM END OF HOPE)

Alive IV was recorded live at Strange Brew in Norwich, CT on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 while supporting our latest full length album, Pushback is Strong.

The show was captured on audio by the mighty Andy Stackpole who has done live sound for everyone from the Bad Brains to Snoop Dogg & Whiz Khalifa. Tony Reed of Mos Generator did a stellar job of mixing and mastering the recordings. The end result captures the rawness and attack of our live shows. The intended effect is that you feel as if you are there, getting pummeled by the amps and drums. Andy and Tony helped us hit that mark.

The tracks are a mix of old and new. A few band favorites from Pushback is Strong, as well as some of the songs from Cease & Destroy that have become live staples.

The title and cover art for Alive IV is our tribute to one of the greatest live albums of all time, Alive II by KISS.

We chose “Nobody Cares About Your Band” as the first single because everyone who has ever played in a band knows the deal. “Stage lights are low, do what you can, Ten punks in the club, including the sound man… .” No matter the circumstances, you gotta get up there, and give it your all.

The cover art of the “Nobody Cares About Your Band” single shows us playing in front of a capacity crowd of zero.

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End of Hope consists of Davey Gunner of New York Hardcore legends Kraut on vocals, Dave Richman of Netherlands, Witch Taint, and St. Bastard on drums, Davis Schlachter of Brooklyn’s heavy blues purveyors Clothesline and Reign of Zaius on bass, and Ken Wohlrob of Brooklyn doom heavyweights Eternal Black on guitar.

Alive IV track listing:
1. Pushback is Strong
2. Nobody Cares About Your Band
3. Fill the Void
4. Curtain Call
5. Last Night
6. Guilt Trip
7. Arc of Movement

Live recording produced by Andy Stackpole
Mixed and Mastered by Tony Reed
Recorded live, warts and all, at Strange Brew in Norwich, CT on March 25th, 2023
All Songs by End of Hope
© 2023 End of Hope / All Rights Reserved
Arc of Movement Records
Band Photos: Steven J. Messina, Alan Rand, Joe Bottari

End of Hope is:
Davey Gunner: Vocals
Dave Richman: Drums
Davis Schlachter: Bass
Ken Wohlrob: Guitars

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End of Hope, “Nobody Cares About Your Band”