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Ruins (Ger)
Ruins formed in Germany in 1992, playing black metal that was aggressive and dissonant. Their song 'Invoke The Devil's Holocaust' drew criticism from...
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Ruins formed in Germany in 1992, playing black metal that was aggressive and dissonant. Their song 'Invoke The Devil's Holocaust' drew criticism from conservative groups who accused the band of promoting Satanism and inciting violence. They faced bans and boycotts but kept making music anyway.
They released albums like 'Worms of the Earth' in 1994, 'Posthumous Silence' in 1996, 'Ruination' in 2000, and 'Damned to Be Free' in 2008. The lineup included Torsten Ihlenfeld on vocals and guitar, Jan Verbeeck on bass, and Alexander Scharf on drums.
Their lyrics dealt with themes like death and despair, and their sound was relentlessly dark. They developed a following among underground metal listeners who appreciated music that pushed boundaries.
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