Tremonti – The End Will Show Us How: Album Review

By Dominic Walsh on 6th January 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

With a musical catalogue that includes 18 previously released full length albums from his work with Creed, Alter Bridge and various solo endeavours, world-renowned guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Mark Tremonti is back with his sixth album from his solo band, Tremonti.

Release Date: 10th January 2025

Label: Napalm Records

Format: CD / Vinyl / Digital

THE MOTHER, THE EARTH & I

With a run of lead tracks released at the back end of 2024, Tremonti’s sixth studio album has already shown that it is going to be a cracker. The Mother, The Earth & I is a blistering way to start the album; it effervesces with moody guitars before the bass and drums roll in. When the chorus hits, the vocal line is incredibly catchy and will surely be a staple of forthcoming live sets.

One More Time is another track to be shared ahead of release. There is a metalcore feel in the opening with heavy breakdown rhythm styles being employed. This motif reappears as the song progresses with some great soloing thrown into the mix.

In keeping with the previous two tracks, Just Too Much was another lead track. The variety in styles across the opening trio of songs is to be lauded. Throughout, you can obviously hear hints of Creed and Alter Bridge, but Tremonti keeps his own style clear to set this band apart. With some thumping drum beats and rolling guitars, this is another track that is going to be a hit.

THE END WILL SHOW US HOW

Nails is a heavier beast lyrically, thematically and musically – ‘Rest my head on a bed made of nails,’ sings Tremonti. His voice is impeccable in its delivery. Tempo changes and fiery solos make for a thrilling few minutes of music. An absolute standout of the album.

It’s Not Over and the title track slow the pace slightly, but none of the heaviness is lost as the dense sound the band creates flourishes again. The End Will Show Us How really soars in its crescendo.

Tomorrow We Will Fail has the bass dominating its introduction. It is another example of Tremonti constructing songs masterfully. The production on the record is first class, with all players being clear, and the band sounding absolutely huge. Michael “Elvis” Baskette is the man behind the desk and has worked with the band since 2007.

ALL THE WICKED THINGS

I’ll Take My Chances starts the road to the end of the album in hulking fashion. The guitar work is sublime and the rhythm is exciting. The Bottom, like some songs prior, has a seemingly slower tempo; this does not last long as another memorable song ensues. Lyrically, The Bottom feels more prophetic and heartfelt, however, some of the guitar lines sound evil. The juxtaposition between the two moods works brilliantly.

Live In Fear is a more orthodox rock song but it is no less impactful. The solo in the song blazes and will have you grinning from ear to ear. Now That I’ve Made It precedes the epic closer, All The Wicked Things. A more blatant use of harmonics and electronics forms the base of the song. When the song brings the band in, they deliver more high octane, high class hard rock. It is a fitting closer as it is truly epic. We get a few more breakdown style tempos with truly crunching guitars. Solos fly and Tremonti again shows his class as a vocalist.

The End Will Show Us How is a smasher of a record. 12 songs of solid hard rock from a master of the game. When the band hit the road this year, these songs will really make their mark on the Tremonti audience.

You can catch Tremonti in the following places in early 2025

05.02.25 – Bristol / O2 Academy
06.02.25 – Glasgow / SWG3 Galvanizers
07.02.25 – Belfast / Limelight 1
09.02.25 – Dublin / Academy
11.02.25 – Birmingham / O2 Institute
13.02.25 – Manchester / O2 Ritz
14.02.25 – London / O2 Forum Kentish Town