As Katastro fans continue to process the tragic and untimely passing of frontman Andy Chaves back in May 2022, the band released their final album Until the End of Time, two years later on October 4th, 2024. This record marks the band’s farewell, with powerful messages of love, loss, and reflection woven into its tracks while paying a poignant tribute to Chaves’ legacy.
The reception from the Katastro fanbase has been overwhelming.
Many describe the album as a heartfelt and emotional experience, keeping Chaves’ spirit alive through music. One listener wrote on social media, “It feels like Andy is speaking directly to us through these songs. It’s heartbreaking, but beautiful at the same time.” Another fan commented, “This album isn’t just a goodbye; it’s a reminder of how much Katastro has meant to us all.”
Several music outlets have echoed similar sentiments, with V13 Magazine describing Until the End of Time as “a labor of love” that encapsulates Chaves’ final creative efforts with the band. In an exclusive interview with People, the band shared how difficult, yet cathartic the recording process was:
“Finding demos on our hard drives after the fact showcased, in my opinion, how talented Andy was and just how gifted he was,” says Stravers. “We actually turned [‘Dancing’] into a Katastro song, where Tanner took out his guitar and did his thing, and Ryan did his thing with the bass, and it transformed into one of our favorite songs on the album.”
Katastro in an interview with People Magazine
Which is how the album’s lead single came to be titled, “Our Favorite Song”. Featuring Chaves’ vocals, the song takes on a deeply personal meaning — both for the band and fans; it’s the bittersweet reality of listening to his voice one last time.
A Community United
What makes Until the End of Time even more special is the outpouring of support from the broader music community, many of whom stepped up to contribute to the album after Chaves’ passing. Artists like Micah Pueschel (of Iration) and Logan Rex (of Artikal Sound System) have expressed their deep admiration for Katastro. Pueschel shares, “We were honored when they asked us to be a part of the project and our only regret was not being able to do it when Andy was alive.” Rex echoes this by saying, “Getting to be a part of this album is a serious honor. I know Andy would be so proud of what his boys did with these songs.”
The album is a testament to the enduring bonds between artists in the reggae-rock scene, many of whom have toured with Katastro over the years. From these collaborations, Until the End of Time feels not only like a Katastro record, but a collective tribute from the entire music community to Andy Chaves — his legacy lives on through their shared artistry.
Farewell at Tempe’s Marquee Theatre
To celebrate this milestone, the band has announced Katastro Live In Concert: The Final Album Release Shows, taking place on October 25th and 26th at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. Fans are coming together from all over the country, knowing these shows are so much more than mere concerts; they are cathartic goodbyes to an artist (and band) gone too soon.
For Katastro, it’s the end of an era, but as Until the End of Time makes clear, the band’s impact will continue to be felt long after the final note is played. Fans and collaborators alike will carry the music forward, channeling Chaves’ energy and passion with every listen. The shows are expected to sell out quickly, so get your tickets and order some merch here.
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Disclaimer: All views presented in this album review are those of the reviewer and not necessarily those of Top Shelf Music.
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