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The Ruins
The Ruins formed in 2004 as a Portuguese alternative metal band, with Pedro Campos on vocals, Fernando Campos and Miguel Santos on guitars, and Vasco Ramos on...
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The Ruins formed in 2004 as a Portuguese alternative metal band, with Pedro Campos on vocals, Fernando Campos and Miguel Santos on guitars, and Vasco Ramos on bass. They released their self-titled debut album in 2005, followed by records like Symbiosis in 2007 and False Idols in 2010. Their sound often mixes heavy riffs with gothic or industrial touches, heard in tracks such as El Toro and Sai Fantasma.
El Toro, from 2007, became a notable single for the band, known for its dark themes and intense instrumentation. Other songs like Vampiros da Meia-Noite and Toca do Zumbi reflect their interest in haunting, atmospheric rock. They put out albums through 2016, including Phoenix and The Dark Passenger, maintaining a steady output without much mainstream fanfare.
They've kept a relatively low profile internationally, focusing on their core audience in Portugal's alternative metal circles.
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