End of Seven is a collective of four passionate musicians creating original instrumental music that reflects a rich tapestry of influences — from progressive giants like Dream Theater and Porcupine Tree to the virtuosity of Joe Satriani, Al Di Meola, and Steve Vai, and the eclectic artistry of Sting, Zappa, and Tigran Hamasyan.
Their sound bridges genres, blending metal, fusion, and prog elements into a unique sonic experience.

The band was born from two distinct musical lineages. Guitarist Tonći and bassist Nikola, hailing from Split and Čakovec, forged a partnership through a fusion-ethno project Bjuz since their university days. 

Joining them are brothers Neven (keyboards) and Ivan (drums) from Dubrovnik, whose sometimes shared and more often separate musical journeys span many projects since their teenage years.

Together, these four artists channel their diverse backgrounds into a dynamic and evolving instrumental narrative.

Triptych is the debut concept album from End of Seven, a four-piece instrumental band that moves between genre boundaries with intention and purpose.

The album is divided into three interconnected parts, each representing a stage in humanity’s confrontation with environmental and societal collapse.

Part I: Desolation

The opening movement of the album, Desolation, sets the tone with a stark contrast between the planet’s breathtaking beauty and the damage inflicted by pollution, war, and general neglect.

The first track, Times Lost ▶️, is a melancholic reflection on what has already slipped away—cultures, ecosystems, and moments that can never be reclaimed. It’s a dynamic piece that builds tension through layered instrumentation and intense rhythmic shifts.

Nordlys, the second track, takes its name from the Danish word for “northern lights.” It’s a sonic tribute to the Earth’s natural wonders, painted in shimmering harmonies and ethereal textures which slowly expand building a landscape and atmosphere as a reflection of the intangible Aurora Borealis. 

Part II: Delusion

The second album movement, Delusion, explores the psychological and cultural illusions that allow society to casually dismiss or completely ignore the crises we are experiencing now and that we're running towards. It’s a commentary on inherited problems, their denial, cheerful ignorance, arrogance, and the illusion of change of heart and mind.

Second Hand opens the section with a groove that feels familiar yet fractured—symbolizing how many of our problems are passed down, second-hand, from previous generations. The track blends calm motifs with intense dynamic interludes, creating a sense of unease beneath the surface.

Evollusion is a play on “evolution” and “illusion,” suggesting that superficial change and fancy facade will not get us far. The music twists and turns unpredictably, simulating innovation and growth, but always returns to the initial form because it does not evolve. The overall cheerful tone is a reflection on smug self-contentedness of I'm doing my part and I'm better than you that we are all guilty of sometimes, all while not changing enough to make a difference.

S.M.B.O. ▶️ closes the movement with ostentatious bravado, hedonistic lifestyle, embracing our right to enjoy anything and everything  we can get our hands on, no matter the cost. The acronym is an internal joke reflecting the attitude, but inviting listeners to project their own meaning (and try to guess). The track dances between flashiness and absurdity, capturing the strange proud ignorance that often masks deeper societal decay.

Part III: Determination

The final movement of the album, Determination, is about truly facing reality, understanding it and choosing to act. It flows through the usual stages of acceptance - bewilderment and understanding the scope of the problem, despair and anger at having to deal with it, and finally acceptance and the actual and sincere follow through on what needs to be done.

Collateral ▶️ begins with a light theme and initial perception of the issue. It is followed by a heavy, increasingly complex rhythm that acknowledges the actual depth of what we're facing which builds up to an intense climax with increasing urgency. The final part is understanding and appreciating where we are and what needs to be done - the calm before the storm we know is coming. It’s a track that doesn’t shy away from complexity, both musically and thematically. The interplay between instruments mirrors the tension between complacency, sacrifice and progress, internally fighting the change that needs to come.

Why is dark and wide. Simpler in music form but heavy in emotion and atmosphere. It is the anger of what we don't want to do. It is the perceived unfairness of what we need to do. It is the despair of not knowing if we'll make it. The music is sparse and haunting, allowing space for reflection and release of the negative. It’s the moment in the journey where everything slows down, and the listener is invited to sit with discomfort.

29 Reasons closes the album with a sense of resolve. It’s a list, a mantra, a declaration of purpose. The number is rooted in the music, but not significant for the point. The reasons to act are many, and never final. The track builds continuously and evolves through many stages symbolizing how much we need to do and how difficult it will be to move from where we are. It ends with a final reflection on where we started to understand how far we've come, but right at the fading outro leaves a looming warning that the work is never finished.

Triptych is more than a collection of songs. It’s a narrative arc—a journey through despair, denial, and resolution. It challenges listeners to engage not just with the music, but with the world around them. Through intricate compositions, shifting time signatures, and emotional depth, End of Seven invites us to explore what lies at the end of seven — and what begins beyond it.