Near Ruin

Near Ruin are a four piece metalcore band from Maidstone, United Kingdom. They are one of the important acts in the Medway scene. Near Ruin often include political motives in their song lyrics.

In August 2014, they released debut album No End to positive reviews.^[1][2]

History

Throne of Blood/The Fracture (2004–2006)

Marcus Kidner and Luke Knight attended Cornwallis Academy as children, where they met and despite having no musical ability, knowledge or experience, decided they wanted to form a band. Marcus and Luke spent time together learning guitar from scratch, and once they could manage a few simple chords, decided to start a band named Throne of Blood. The band featured the two on guitar, and soon after the addition of friend Simon Beck on vocals and keys. The three composed some ideas whilst actively searching for a bassist and drummer with little luck. Struggling with their search for additional members, Simon decided to take up guitar alongside his keys and Luke made the switch to bass guitar, a move that meant the band would only need one additional band member in the form of a drummer. Having auditioned for a few drummers with no luck, the band changed their name to The Fracture and began writing some new material.

Name change to Near Ruin, early shows and unreleased demo (2007–2009)

During 2007 the band again rebranded with a new name Near Ruin believing that the name represented more the themes of their lyrics and song motives. The band carried over some previously written songs modifying them slightly or re-writing sections, and began working on new material as well. Mid 2007 The members met Martin Turner who was soon recruited on drums, and the band began to play local shows at venues such as the United Reform Church. After a string of local shows the band began working on an unnamed demo CD, however the writing and recording process came to a stop when Martin left the band in 2008. Months later the band recruited Jack "Rufus" Sibley to fill the drumming duties. The new line up played more shows before deciding in 2009 to focus again on recording a demo, during this process the band members came to a mutual decision and Jack left the band.

Discography

Singles and EPs

Rebirth (EP) – 2010

Albums

No End – August 22, 2014

Music videos

No End - 2014

Members

Marcus Kidner – lead vocals, guitar (2005–present)
Simon Beck – keys, guitar, vocals (2005–present)
Luke Knight – bass guitar, vocals (2005–present)
Lewis Archer – drums, vocals (2009–2010, 2015-present)

Past members

Tim Morgan – drums (2010–2015)
Jack "Rufus" Sibley – drums (2008–2009)
Martin Turner – drums (2007–2008)

References