âWITHIN THE RUINS are seven albums in and absolutely embracing deathcoreâs more cinematic, progressive elements.â â Metal Hammer
Watch WITHIN THE RUINSâ âDemon Killerâ video HERE.Â
Progressive deathcore giants WITHIN THE RUINS are pleased to unleash their new video for âDemon Killer.â The ferocious new hymn comes off of the bandâs Phenomena II full-length, out today on MNRK Heavy!
Phenomena II serves as the sequel to the WITHIN THE RUINSâ critically lauded Phenomena full-length, which was released a decade ago and has reaped over 18 million streams to date! âWe had written a handful of songs, and we were searching for inspiration,â recalls guitarist Joe Cocchi. âWe 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 characterâs point-of-view.â
With âDemon Killer,â the band tempers technicality with moral ambiguity within its depiction of [DC Comics antihero] Constantine. âIt checked all of the boxes by utilizing this glitchy effect we started using on Phenomena,â Cocchi elaborates. ââDemon Killerâ is Constantine. He was born into a world that never appreciated him. Steve is breaking down his character by talking about his internal conflicts and how heâs fighting evil with evil.â
âWe absolutely love how this video turned out,â adds Tinnon. âThe imagery and effects do incredible justice to the character of John Constantine, and really encapsulate his struggle between the forces of good and evil.âÂ
Watch WITHIN THE RUINSâ âDemon Killerâ video, directed by Alex Kouvatsos, at THIS LOCATION.Â
Watch WITHIN THE RUINSâ videos for âThe Last Sonâ HERE and âCastle In The Sky,â HERE.
Phenomena II is available on CD, LP, and digital formats. Find orders at THIS LOCATION.
WITHIN THE RUINS recently confirmed five Southwest headlining shows this October with support from Gore. 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 Jakeâs â Lubbock, TX
10/10/2024 Roxy Theater â Denver, CO
10/11/2024 89th Street â Oklahoma City, OK
10/12/2024 RBC â Dallas, TX
10/13/2024 Vibes Underground â San Antonio, TX
Evolution drives longevity. WITHIN THE RUINS relentlessly pushes forward, incinerating complacency and innovating out of its ashes. The Western Massachusetts quartet â Joe Cocchi (guitar), Kevin McGuill (drums), Paolo Galang (bass, clean vocals), and Steve Tinnon (lead vocals) â razes convention with a sonic sensory onslaught anchored by polyrhythmic bludgeoning, head-nodding grooves, viscerally evocative vocals, and vivid storytelling.Â
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.Â
Now, they continue to evolve on their seventh full-length offering, Phenomena II [MNRK Heavy]. âWhen you listen to us, we hope you feel like you found some fresh metal,â notes Cocchi. âAfter doing anything for a long time, itâs easy to get stuck in your ways. So, we always try to present something you havenât heard before â and you arenât going to get anywhere else.â
âWe couldnât be happier Phenomena II is finally out for everyone to hear,â adds Tinnon. âWeâre extremely proud of how it turned out, and we hope you all enjoy the characters and songs as much as we enjoyed making it!â
âWITHIN THE RUINS are seven albums in and absolutely embracing deathcoreâs more cinematic, progressive elements on new single âCastle In The Sky,â striking a balance between furious, stomping beats and nimble, technical guitar lines that have an air of the neoclassical about them.â â Metal Hammer (Best New Songs)
âProggy deathcore for all!â â Metal InjectionÂ
â[It] seems to start off as a darkwave song before becoming a deathcore track. Itâs a really dynamic contrast that makes the song sound really exciting and vital.â â MetalSucks on âCastle In The Skyâ
“…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 youâre playing a video game.â — This Day In Metal
“This album is utter pulverization. WITHIN THE RUINS are limitless in their music. The bonkers (thatâs 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 â Phenomena II is a welcome headache waiting to happen.” â Devolution Magazine
“…recommended to anyone that likes their music technical, ferocious, and brilliantly executed.” â Metal Epidemic
“Precise, potent, and engaging.” â Hotel Hobbies
“A must-listen for any fan of âcore of progressive music in general.” — Moshville Times
“Alien tech death leads accompany groovy modern rhythms while angry hardcore vocal stylings keep the proceedings moving… Keen observers will quickly notice the lead guitar playing the motif from the 1990s X-Men theme song. The album seems to be an ode to heroes and the hardship of that life. The music is heavy enough to properly convey that message.” â Metal Digest
WITHIN THE RUINS:
Joe Cocchi â guitar
Kevin McGuill â drums
Paolo Galang â bass, clean vocals
Steve Tinnon â lead vocals
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