THE WRETCHED END, formed in 2008 as creative collaboration between Samoth (EMPEROR/ZYKLON) and Cosmo (MINDGRINDER), have issued the following studio update:

"Quick update! Cosmo finished the bass tracks last week. Now we’re finishing up lyrics and working on vocal arrangements. Cosmo will be handling the vocals.

The pre-prod arrangements sounds very good. We’ll be back at Stand Studio soon to finalise the recordings.

Also, we’ve just signed an official endorsement deal with Peavey Amplifiers. Very cool! Been using a 6505 on the album recording with great results.

More to come..."

Samoth and Cosmo have previously worked together on the infamous deathpunk project SCUM. Cosmo has also played with Zyklon as a bassplayer when Zyklon toured Europe as special guest for MORBID ANGEL in 2001. The two have long spoken about collaborating on an extreme metal project. Throughout 2008 most of the material for the debut album was composed and by spring 2009 a full pre-production consisting of 11 tracks were recorded.

Swedish drummer Nils Fjellström (DARK FUNERAL, IN BATTLE, AEON) has been confirmed as the drummer for the project. The drums was successfully recorded in Strand Studio, Oslo, September 2009. The album recording is scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2010. A vocalist is yet to be confirmed.

The yet untitled debut album is scheduled for release in 2010. Confirmed songs titles so far include:

'Zoo Human Syndrome'

'Red Forest Alienation'

'Residing in Limbo'

'The Human Corporation'

'Numbered Days'

'Of Men and Wolves'

'The Juggernaut Theory'

'Last Judgement'

According to a press release, The Wretched End can musically best be described as a deathtrash, taking elements from both death metal and thrash metal. Many of the songs are quite groove orientated, and also offers a melodic side. Influences range from the flavours of old-school as well as a more modern death/thrash metal sound.