WITHIN THE RUINS To Kick Off US Headlining Dates + Additional Shows Announced; Phenomena II Full-Length Out Now On MNRK Heavy

Progressive deathcore giants WITHIN THE RUINS will kick off a short run of Southwestern headlining shows next week with support provided by Gore. Later this month, the band will head east for another round of shows in the US and Canada. Support will be provided by Dreamwake. In December, the band will join Shadows Fall for their 20th anniversary celebration of The War Within at the historic Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Tickets for all shows are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below and stay tuned for additional shows to be announced in the weeks to come.

WITHIN THE RUINS w/ Gore.:
10/09/2024 Jake’s – Lubbock, TX
10/10/2024 Roxy Theater – Denver, CO
10/11/2024 89th Street – Oklahoma City, OK
10/12/2024 RBC – Dallas, TX
10/13/2024 Vibes Underground – San Antonio, TX
w/ Dreamwake:
10/23/2024 The Foundry – Lakewood, OH
10/24/2024 The Pike Room – Pontiac, MI
10/25/2024 Lee’s (Cave) – Toronto, ON
10/26/2024 Foufounes – Montreal, QC
10/27/2024 Webester Underground – Hartford, CT
End Tour
12/21/2024 The Palladium — Worcester, MA w/ Shadows Fall, Unearth, E-Town Concrete, Jasta, Brick By Brick

WITHIN THE RUINS will be touring in support of their Phenomena II full-length released in August on MNRK Heavy!

Phenomena II serves as the sequel to the WITHIN THE RUINS’ critically lauded Phenomena full-length, which was released a decade ago and has reaped over 18 million streams to date! “We had written a handful of songs, and we were searching for inspiration,” recalls guitarist Joe Cocchi. “We wanted to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Phenomena, because it was a pinnacle point of our career. I wrote a demo that reminded [vocalist] Steve [Tinnon] of Phenomena. So, it was his idea to create Phenomena II. The styles really aligned in terms of the unique guitar effects and the themes where each track tells a story from a comic book character’s point-of-view.”

Phenomena II is available on CD, LP, and digital formats. Find orders at THIS LOCATION.

Watch WITHIN THE RUINS’ videos for “The Last Son” HERE, “Castle In The Sky,” HERE, and “Demon Killer” HERE. 

Evolution drives longevity. WITHIN THE RUINS relentlessly pushes forward, incinerating complacency and innovating out of its ashes. The Western Massachusetts quartet — Joe Cocchi (guitar), Kevin McGuill (drums), Paolo Galang (bass, clean vocals), and Steve Tinnon (lead vocals) — razes convention with a sonic sensory onslaught anchored by polyrhythmic bludgeoning, head-nodding grooves, viscerally evocative vocals, and vivid storytelling. 

Their controlled chaos has resulted in tens of millions of streams (a rarity for acts this uncompromisingly heavy), packed houses on tour, and widespread acclaim courtesy of Alternative Press, American Songwriter, Loudwire, Metal Injection, Phoenix New Times, and many more. 

Now, they continue to evolve on their seventh full-length offering, Phenomena II. “When you listen to us, we hope you feel like you found some fresh metal,” notes Cocchi. “After doing anything for a long time, it’s easy to get stuck in your ways. So, we always try to present something you haven’t heard before — and you aren’t going to get anywhere else.”

“We couldn’t be happier Phenomena II is finally out for everyone to hear,” adds Tinnon. “We’re extremely proud of how it turned out, and we hope you all enjoy the characters and songs as much as we enjoyed making it!”

“WITHIN THE RUINS are seven albums in and absolutely embracing deathcore’s more cinematic, progressive elements on new single ‘Castle In The Sky,’ striking a balance between furious, stomping beats and nimble, technical guitar lines that have an air of the neoclassical about them.” – Metal Hammer (Best New Songs)

“The album is composed perfectly, and the music tells a story. We can visualize their message through the music and lyrics. This is one of the best albums I have heard in a very long time. Go listen and experience the phenomenon.” – New Noise Magazine

“Proggy deathcore for all!” – Metal Injection 

“[It] seems to start off as a darkwave song before becoming a deathcore track. It’s a really dynamic contrast that makes the song sound really exciting and vital.” – MetalSucks on “Castle In The Sky”

“…each track clearly shows how much WITHIN THE RUINS has grown as a band, instrumentation brings a harder magical sound, while the vocal performance dazzles the mind with powerful tunes. Phenomena II is a straight-up metal album that will cause some people to headbang as the music is blaring from their speakers.” — MXDWN

“…an underrated band that deserves more popularity and attention. The guitar leads the way into a video game world type of sound, with a Yngwie Malmsteen virtuosity in some parts. The bass and drums set the pace and support the guttural growls on top. Their sound is strong with low tuning and the album could be the perfect soundtrack whilst you’re playing a video game.” — This Day In Metal

“This album is utter pulverization. WITHIN THE RUINS are limitless in their music. The bonkers (that’s the technical term) sounds the instruments make, the hissing backing vocals, the melodic breaks, the grooves and the riffs are a treat. Get the painkillers in and turn it up – Phenomena II is a welcome headache waiting to happen.” – Devolution Magazine

“…recommended to anyone that likes their music technical, ferocious, and brilliantly executed.” – Metal Epidemic

“Precise, potent, and engaging.” – Hotel Hobbies

“A must-listen for any fan of ‘core of progressive music in general.” — Moshville Times

WITHIN THE RUINS:
Joe Cocchi – guitar
Kevin McGuill – drums
Paolo Galang – bass, clean vocals
Steve Tinnon – lead vocals

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