Album review: Ov Sulfur – Endless

Building on the blasphemous weight of 2023’s The Burden Ov Faith, Las Vegas deathcore antagonists Ov Sulfur return with Endless, an album that doesn’t reinvent the wheel but reinforces it with gnarly spikes. Here, the quintet dig deeper into their bleak worldview, trading outright anti-religious venom for something more existential, delving into the theme of eternity.

That theme hangs heavy over Endless’ strongest moments. Tracks like Seed and Forlorn act as twin pillars, the former a suffocating opener, built on Ryan 'Leviathvn' Rivard’s jackhammer drums and riffs that feel like collapsing buildings, the latter leaning harder into atmosphere, letting tension fester before snapping violently back into place. Evermore is where the album’s emotional core truly surfaces, with the vocal interplay between Ricky Hoover (vocals) and Chase Wilson (guitars/vocals) adding genuine depth to the devastation. It’s a rare moment of reflection amid the carnage, and one of Endless’ most rewarding listens.

The guest-heavy back half keeps things punishing and brutal. Dread, featuring Ingested’s Josh Davies, is pure blunt-force trauma, putting breakdowns at the fore, while Carcosa’s Johnny Ciardullo ups the chaos on Bleak, with serrated vocal trade-offs and relentless pacing. A World Away, bolstered by Distant frontman Alan Grnja, drags the album into its darkest depths, with its suffocating grooves grabbing you by the ankles and wading you through the very crevasses of the abyss.

Vocally, Endless shows clear progression. Hoover’s expanded melodic range and Ryan's gravelly roar play off each other more confidently than ever, proving Ov Sulfur are no longer just relying on sheer aggression to make their point. Still, for all its strengths, the album rarely strays far from familiar deathcore territory. The production is massive but polished to a fault, and some breakdowns feel more obligatory than oppressive.

Nonetheless. Endless is a strong continuation. It's executed with vicious might and emotional weight asking if this life is truly endless, and lays the foundations for a band who will rise steadily through the ranks.

Verdict: 3/5

For fans of: Lorna Shore, Ingested, Suicide Silence

Endless is released on January 16 via Century Media