Never Ending Game
Detroit hardcore band blending beatdown aggression with melodic leads.
Never Ending Game is an American hardcore punk band formed in Detroit, Michigan in 2018 by former members of multiple Detroit hardcore bands. Their music merges heavy metal–influenced styles such as beatdown hardcore and tough guy hardcore with melodic elements like harmonised lead guitars and guitar solos. They have released two full-length albums and two EPs.
Quick Facts
- Background
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- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
- Genre
- Beatdown hardcore · tough guy hardcore
- Years Active
- 2018–present
- Label
- Triple B
- Current Members
- Mikey Petroski / Mike Wasylenko / Will Kaelin / Derrick Daniel / Denis Halilovic
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Lore & Background
Never Ending Game was formed in Spring 2018. Its members had previously played in groups including True Love, Freedom, Breaking Wheel and Detain, and began discussing the band at the final Detain and Freedom shows. On June 16, 2018, they released their debut self-released EP Welcome to the... On September 25, 2019, they released the singles 'Puppet' and 'God Forgives', which were included on their debut album Just Another Day on October 11, 2019, through Triple B Records.
On August 20, 2021, they released the single 'But Not For Me', part of the EP Halo and Wings released on September 24. On September 24, 2022, they performed at a Triple B Records, Streets of Hate and Daze Records showcase alongside Pain of Truth and Sunami. On March 22, 2023, they released the double single Memories - Never Die, featuring Justice Tripp and Sam Trapkin of Trapped Under Ice. Their second album Outcry was released on May 12, 2023. They performed at festivals including FYA 2024, LDB Fest 2024, and Bangin' In The Rock 2024.
Reader's Guide
Never Ending Game occupies a distinctive space in modern hardcore by fusing the heavy, palm-muted riffs and breakdowns of beatdown and tough guy hardcore with harmonised lead guitars and grand solos, a combination that critics have called 'emotional-beatdown.' Their music also incorporates hip hop elements and samples from Motown records, reflecting their Detroit roots. The band's second album Outcry drew notice for incorporating pop-punk, indie rock, melodic metalcore, and melodic death metal influences while maintaining a pulverising sound. Their live performances at major festivals and alongside reunited acts like Cold As Life underscore their role in the contemporary hardcore scene. By citing influences from Cold as Life to Negative Approach, they align themselves with both Detroit hardcore tradition and broader hardcore history.
Did You Know?
- The band was formed at the final shows of two previous Detroit hardcore bands, Detain and Freedom.
- Their debut EP Welcome to the... was self-released on June 16, 2018.
- The double single Memories - Never Die features guest vocals from Justice Tripp and Sam Trapkin of Trapped Under Ice.
- They opened for a reunited Cold As Life at Detroit Hardcore festival in October 2023.
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