VOICES OF RUIN have been cutting their teeth in the highly competitive Southern California metal scene since 2007.  From early on, the band received accolades for their devastating live performances all across the local metal circuit and soon went into the studio to record their first full length album. Into Oblivion was recorded in 2010 by engineer/producer Chris Eck.

 

In the wake of this explosive release was a string of high profile live shows opening for international acts all over Southern California.  Soon afterward, VOICES OF RUIN embarked on tours all over the west coast.  Members shifted and VOICES OF RUIN found their ultimate lineup with the brothers Dave and Tom Barrett on vocals and lead guitar, Steve Calton on rhythm, Wally Myers on bass, and Lonnie Van Horn handling the percussive duties.

 

After much deliberation, the band settled upon up-and-coming producer Scott Fuller (ABYSMAL DAWN, ANNIHILATED) to record the album Born From The Dark in 2015.  With his discerning ear and passion for music, Scott quickly became the "6th member" of the band and proceeded to record the ultimate VOICES OF RUIN album - "Born From The Dark". 

 

The "Born From The Dark" touring cycle brought the band all over the US, Europe, and Japan.  Once again, they were tapped to perform with a variety of legendary metal bands including Vader, Dark Tranquillity, Insomnium, Amorphis, Trivium, Morbid Angel, and several other high profile acts.  Voices of Ruin also won the Wacken Metal Battle USA in 2018 and were honored to perform at the epic Wacken festival in Germany.

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Full of steam, the band headed into the studio to record their followup album "Path to Immortality" with the highly accomplished producer Logan Mader​ (GOJIRA, SEPTIC FLESH, MACHINE HEAD).  The album showcases the band's skill for writing melodic and crushing songs that are absolutely infectious.  Released in 2020, the album was a critical success and grew the band's popularity to new heights. 

 

Sadly, the world shut down due to Covid and VOICES OF RUIN was unable to tour extensively for this release.  The band was still tapped to play alongside numerous legendary metal bands in Southern California when the venues opened back up and they even completed a scorching tour with labelmates Vintersea and the awesome up and comers Dawn of Ouroborus.

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With their latest album finished and a tentative release date for early 2027, Voices of Ruin is positioned to once again take over the melodic death metal genre and reclaim their throne as one of metal's most exciting underground bands.