Endless is the fifth studio album by Australian hardcore punk band, Clowns. The album was released on 20 October 2023 through Damaged Records and Fat Wreck Chords.
The album has been described by the band's hardcore punk sound, but as also been noted in incorporate elements of crossover thrash, thrash metal, and speed metal.
Endless was well received by contemporary music critics upon release. Karina Sevig, writing for New Noise Magazine gave Endless a perfect five-star rating praising the direction and sound of the band, and the production. Summarizing the album, Selvig said the album "is undoubtedly the beginning of a new chapter that they have worked their butts off to finesse. Tilbrook and Williams splitting the vocals on this album is a direction that will pay off if they continue working together like they have done on ENDLESS. But what can I say? Australians will always make the best punk music, and Clowns have set the bar for future releases."
Simon Valentine, writing for Wall of Sound Australia gave the album an 8 out of 10, praising the combination of punk and metal. "With a combo of classic metal moments and raw Aussie punk, Endless is a great album to get into. It will satisfy those already part of the Clowns fanbase, but I think will also succeed in gaining the attention of those âÂÂtraditionalâ metal folks who sport the patch-emblazoned denim battle jackets to every local gig."
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