Dead Ends was an influential underground punk band from the Philippines that first formed in 1984. Along with Wuds and Philippine Violators, Dead Ends are usually regarded as one of the first breakthrough punk bands in Filipino rock music. The group ended up going on a mysterious hiatus in 1990, but returned in 1994, and in 1995 released “Mamatay Sa Ingay”, which was their first original release in several years. The album had strong sales, and Dead Ends proved to be as popular and relevant as ever, although the group ended up officially disbanding in 1996 following the sudden death of bassist Jay Dimalanta, who was the half brother of Dead Ends vocalist Al Dimalanta. After a brief hiatus, Al returned to the Filipino punk underground when he formed Throw, which was active from 2000 until 2017
Second Coming is Dead Ends’ aptly-titled second album, originally released under the Twisted Red Cross label in 1987, just a year after the band’s debut album Complaints. Second Coming includes crowd favorites New Life, Dreamer, Guns/Noise Barrage, and Propaganda.
It’s a prime must-listen to sequel!
Official vinyl rerelease of their second album released as a tape on Twisted Red Cross in 1986.
Carefully restored and remastered with love by Daniel Husayn of North London Bomb Factory.
Label: Merciless Records
