Executioner's Mask "...Almost There"

…Almost There is a 30-minute, 8-track EP that finds Executioner’s Mask cutting straight to the bone. Following their acclaimed Profound Lore debut Despair Anthems and the expansive Winterlong project, the band distills their dark post-punk sound into its rawest, most unrelenting form.

Recorded over three blistering days in Houston, TX, the EP bristles with snarling energy, noisy textures, and a crushing sense of immediacy. Each track feels stripped to its essence, yet heightened in intensity—proof of a band that thrives in pushing their own boundaries. The production talents of Anthony Sanchez and Jack Endino (Mark Lanegan, Soundgarden, Dwarves) give the recordings both grit and clarity, amplifying their tension without dulling their edge.

Adding to the visceral impact, …Almost There is paired with stark illustrations by Gerald Scarfe (Pink Floyd), whose imagery mirrors the EP’s volatile atmosphere. The result is a collection that captures Executioner’s Mask at their most urgent and uncompromising—a harrowing step forward in their ongoing exploration of sound and despair.