Bands To Know: Controlling Evolution

Well, It's been awhile. After reviewing tons of stuff, posting news, and getting back in touch with this friggin' blog, I decided to make a new BTK. This week I bring you some new blood to the progressive metal scene: Controlling Evolution.
Hailing from my current city of residence, Cleveland, Tennessee, this Three-piece progressive metal group will turn heads for all of you metal lovers. These guys have a spine-shattering technical metal sound, with tough and raw vocals and alternates into a more melodic and jazz/fusion sound, with cleaner vocals finishing up the intensity of the music they play. Their rise is sure to come faster than you know, so get in on this action before everyone else in the world does.

Here are TWO tracks to give you a feel of what you're all missing out of

09 SkullSplitter, Part 1 by Controlling Evolution



04 Caught In The Uproar by Controlling Evolution

Their latest release, In the Wake of Leviathan's Campaign, is available for a Name your fucking price download at their BANDCAMPahhhhhhhhhh
Seriously guys, if you did not listen to either of the songs above, you are extremely fucking stupid.


Links BELOW!

www.Facebook.com/controllingevolution

www.reverbnation.com/controllingevolution


 -DZ

BLACK TUSK,new demo track on their Facebook!

Never heard of these dudes before until NOW and all I can say is that these guys are damn good even though they aren't my cup of tea.Their new Demo "SET THE DIAL" has a song thats JUST been released onto their facebook page and the title is called -drum roll- "ENDER OF ALL".Its a pretty damn good tune even if southern styled Mastodon isn't your thing.

As I saw somewhere before, someone said "Mastodon's backwater brothers" and its true, I imagined Mastodon gave birth to this by severing off some skin and cultivating it.


Nevertheless heres a link DIRECTLY to the facebook page! so check this shit out and enjoy!

http://www.facebook.com/BlackTusk


-Sebastian Wheeler of Wideyedaze

Metal in Ruins Announcements

It's Saturday! We've almost reached yet another finish to another good month. We're only about a week away from the hell known as "July". Here are some things Metal in Ruins has done within the past month

• We premiered a new song from Vale of Pnath, called "Brain Butchers"
• We opened up our official merchandise shop
• We did Four "Bands to Know" articles on Unspoken Triumph, Wideyedaze, Abriosis, and Sworn In (which we still have ONE more left before the end of the month.
• We announced the near release of the new album from one of our favorite underground bands Teratological Noghtmare
• We re-vamped the site, made a new logo, and supported Diamond Plates new release by making the promo-poster our background
• and We got you to read this.

Thanks for being so awesome everyone. Better things are still coming, so hold on and get ready for the rest of a Metal-ass year!!

                             -David

        

Bands To Know: Sworn In

Time flies by when you're a admin of an extreme metal blog. Weekly segments on the site just go by, that's why I have to find out about great bands as soon as possible. Fortunately, these guys seemed to just appear out of nowhere, making me literally not have to think about who is going to be this weeks Band To Know, because these dudes are awesome.


For this Saturday (July 23, 2011) I give you SWORN IN.


Sworn In is a band of five, (Tyler Dennen - Vocals, Eugene Kamlyuk - Guitar, Zakary Gibson - Guitar, Mike Piontek - Bass, Chris George - Drums) from Illinois.


The band has been around since March of 2011 and has released one EP and one Single.


If you are a fan of bands like The Acacia Strain, Misery Signals, and Stray From the Path, give these guys a listen. If you don't, listen anyways.

Here are a few links to get you all started on your love for Sworn In.

Sworn In on Myspace
http://myspace.com/sworninil


Sworn In on Facebook
http://facebook.com/swornin


Sworn In on Tumblr
http://sworninband.tumblr.com


Sworn In official merchandise
http://swornin.storenvy.com




I hope you all dig this band as much as I do. If you have any recommendations for next weeks Band To Know or are a band wanting to be featured on Bands To Know, please e-mail me at davidmetalinruins[at]gmail.com




                                                     -David

TERATOLOGICAL NIGHTMARE Releasing New Album

Alright, you Death Metal freaks, if you have downloaded our free compilation, "Bands to Know Pt. 1", or frequently read our Bands To Know section, You would know who Teratological Nightmare are. Well the guys have a new release coming out next week, and if you knew what was good for you, you better damn buy it.


I'm not sure how many tracks are on this and how much it will be, but I know for a fact you will all get your moneys worth. 


Here are a few links to track down your favorite underground death metal band Teratological Nightmare!


http://www.facebook.com/teratologicalnightmare

http://www.reverbnation.com/teratologicalnightmare

Spread the brutality! \m/

                              
                                  -david

Bands To Know: Abriosis

Today is July 16th. Soon, this day will be known by Abriosis day (atleast for me....)

Consisting of four members, (Taylor Lipton, Kris McDermott, Ryan McDonnell, Robin Iwasiw) Abriosis is a progressive death metal band hailing from Vancouver B.C. Canada.

If you like bands such as Necrophagist, Death, Neuraxis, Job For A Cowboy, Decapitated, or Cannibal Corpse, you'd have to be completely high off your ass to not listen to these guys. They are by far one of my all time favorite underground bands right now, and I'm almost positive they will be for years to come.

If you are not a pussy, and can handle the awesomeness of Abriosis, listen to this.

Here are a few links to get you started on your love for this band

http://www.Abriosis.com

http://www.facebook.com/Abriosis

http://www.myspace.com/Abriosis

Bands To Know: Wideyedaze

Here we are again, off to give and recieve info on who just might be the biggest metal act within the next ten years.
This week, we have yet another Chattanooga, TN band: WIDEYEDAZE


Wideyedaze consists of five members (Danial Elrod-Vocals. Nick Johnson-Drums. Sebastian LeQuire-Guitar. Rusty Johnson-Lead Guitar. Lyn Willaims ''sunshine''-Bass)


The band is a mixture of Death Metal, Grindcore, Sludge, and other elements bands such as Dying Fetus, Beneath the Massacre, Cannibal Corpse, Nile, and Rotten Sound all share. 


Where do I see these guys within the next ten years? I can see them averagely big, like one of those small, under-rated relapse records bands you just have to give props to for being so awesome.


You can check out their band page on facebook if you'd like to check out some of their music.


http://www.facebook.com/WideyedazeTN


http://www.myspace.com/wideyedaze

http://www.youtube.com/BaphometStudios

http://www.reverbnation.com/wideyedaze


Keep it Metal!

                              -David taco loving Ziegler. 

Bands To Know: Unspoken Triumph

We're back with a killer new BTK! (no, not bind, torture, kill... bands to know! dumbass..)
We have an excellent band to introduce to you metal head's who enjoy the music we give you all. Here is UNSPOKEN TRIUMPH.

Unspoken Triumph is a Melodic Death Metal five piece hailing from Chattanooga, TN.  I had the opportunity to see these dudes play a set a few months back. I so do not regret spending my time watching these guys play. If you dont believe me when I say these guys are great, listen to this.

Here are a few links to get to if you'd all like to check these guys out!

Unspoken Triumph on facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/unspokentriumph

Unspoken Triumph on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/user/UnspokenTriumphMetal

thanks everyone! keep supporting metal!!!!
                                                -David firetrucking Ziegler.

Metal in Ruins: Bands to Know Pt. 1

The official "Metal in Ruins: Bands to Know Pt. 1" is now up for grabs!!!!! Click the link below if you want a piece of this action! I mean, C'mon! it's free guys! And It's got nothing but some of the most bad-ass mother fucking awesomest bands on the scene! 

Click THIS, or THIS, or even THIS. or click below.

http://www.mediafire.com/?bureprabg6qgccb

Metal in Ruins Announcements

Greetings all! I hope you're all good today. We have a few announcements today. So prepare for the news!

-First off, Metal in Ruins has gone mobile. A mobile version of the website has been made for all you people who want to recieve our news on the go. You can enter the original url (http://www.metalinruins.blogspot.com/) on their mobile device and a mobile version will appear!

-We have a new person working on the MIR team, we welcome Morgan! Unfortunately, Morgan is in the hospital, and will not be able to post within the upcoming weeks.

-Last off, we have an announcement about the Metal in Ruins "Bands to Know Pt. 1" compilation. We are pleased to announce that the FREE compilation will be released at 12:00 pm eastern time TODAY. So everyone prepare for the awesomeness! the compilation includes:
-All Consuming Flood
-Aurora
-Coathanger Abortion
-Monkeypriest
-Northless
-Teratological Nightmare
-This is Not a Game of Who the Fuck are You
-Tir Asleen
-Wideyedaze

Thanks to all the awesome bands who made this possible! And of course, all you supporting metal heads out there!

Up the irons!
      -David

We're baaaaaaack

hey guys,
           sorry about the lack of posting. some things went on with life and the site that delayed my schedule, but I'm back as my one-man crew here to try and deliver all this good news before the others do (if Metalsucks or Metal Injection doesn't get to it all first.) anyways, new posts tomorrow for sure! until then, Welcome back! and I hope you guys dig the new layout promoting the new compilation coming out!

-david

Metal In Ruins: Bands To Know Pt. 1 Artwork

Hey guys,
       the Metal in Ruins official Bands to Know compilation is near it's completion.  So far we've hit up bands from all over the country, who enjoy the thought of the compilation and wish to take part in it. The artwork above is the OFFICIAL cover for the digital download.  If you are an underground metal band and wish to take part in the free download, e-mail me at davidmetalinruins@gmail.com with your band name, a mini-biography, a picture, one (or two) songs, and a few links to the bands website/social network database.
thanks guys!

-David

Metal In Ruins Compilation CD

Music is great.  It holds power unspeakable.  It's sad that most of it can't reach the ones who need it though... THATS WHY:
Metal in Ruins has set up a compilation cd as digital download entitled "Bands to Know: Pt. 1"


If you are a Metal/ Deathmetal/ Deathcore/ Hardcore/ Doom Metal/(any metal really), and are extremely underground and need your name out, please e-mail me at davidmetalinruins@gmail.com
the release will be free for all to see on the site. It will be a great experience for all.
Thanks!
-David

Bands to know: Spine Extraction

On this weeks edition of BANDS TO KNOW, we have a band crushing, born to kill, made to bleed, ripping people, sewing them back together, to the seem. These guys have a name that practically gives away what it feels like to listen to them: SPINE EXTRACTION. The guys Hail from Charolette, NC, and I'm almost positive they fucking rip off skulls during their spare time... They recently recorded an album and plan to release it sometime this year. CHECK THEM OUT NOW
Spine Extraction Myspace
Spine Extraction Facebook
Spine Extraction Twitter

Here's some tunes to check out from em'
Suppressing The Rage
Abomination

for fans of:
Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, Dying Fetus

Bands To Know: Teratological Nightmare

Everyone sounds different. Especially these guys, they may have individuality, but at the same time bring up thoughts of bands that all sound related: Good death metal bands. Teratological Nightmare are a small band from what the devil knows as Chicago, but I just call it another place with another good band. They remind me of the oldies, y'know? Cannibal, Death, Morbid Angel, etc. I heard of these guys on facebook. they said to check it out, so like the band-whipped person I am, I did. I'll admit, the growls sound kinda funny, but It's probably just the quality. If you have the time download their free EP and check them out here.
here's the tracklist of the EP
Intro
From Ash To Dust
Augury
Enigma
Descension into terror

thanks for reading! and Don't forget to bring a Towel! (southpark pun guys, southpark pun...)

So This Is A Band To Know: Zedadiah from So This Is Suffering

Okay guys, if you haven't listened to So This Is Suffering yet, you're missing out on one of So-Cal's heaviest (and technical) bands today. They've played with some of the biggest names out there, and they deserve a lot more credit for their unique brand of Deathcore/Progressive music. Here's lead guitarist Zed answering some of our questions:

MIR: How did So This Is Suffering begin?

Zed: Zack and I were neighbors and started a band, not really expecting to actually last longer than a year. Eventually we replaced former members with the lineup we have now.

MIR: How do you think your sound has changed since the beginning of S.T.I.S?
Zed: Well I barely turned 15 when we started so you can only imagine how elementary the music was. Imagine the Harlot EP 100x worse haha The music we've been writing this year is a dramatic improvement from any thing that we've put out.

MIR: You just kicked out your singer Richard. How do you think some of your fans will respond to that? What kind of vocals should we expect?
Zed: Honestly? I think people who were quick to judge our music based off of Richard's looks might give a second listen. What kind of vocals should you expect? Still scary sounds and no inhales...isn't that what matters in this genre? haha

MIR: The So This Is Suffering E.P came out in December, are you satisfied with the outcome? When should we expect a new E.P?

Zed: Yeah, that EP was finished for well over a year. By the time we released it I was already disappointed with the musical aspect of it and ready to progress. We've been writing with the new vocalist and guitarist since January and all I can say is that the new music is a huge leap from the self titled EP, but in a good way of course. Not too sure when we will start recording it, just know it's something to look forward to.

MIR: You were in a few side projects, are any of them still active? When should we expect releases from them?

Zed: I was in a band called Kincaid with Peter Swiatkowski (former So This Is Suffering guitarist, current Murder Death Kill bassist) but that was a very short-lived project. Peter plays bass in Murder Death Kill and Blood Stands Still now, but I wouldn't know when they are releasing new music.

MIR: What's the gayest thing you've done at a show?

Zed: I witnessed our bassist get in the pit with no pants on hahaha he was high

You can listen to these dudes at www.facebook.com/sothisissuffering or www.myspace.com/sothisissuffering

Follow them on Twitter too! twitter.com/sothisistweetin

So This Is Suffering should have a lot of So-Cal dates up soon.

-Angel Torres

Bands To Know: KILLHARMONIC

Y'know those bands that you listen to that aren't big and deserve everything a band possibly can get?  That's of course how I feel about KILLHARMONIC. KILLHARMONIC is a four-piece Death metal band from the depths of Indonesia. these guys law down some heavy ass riff's that just make you want to go out of control and bash every living thing out there.  Their first release, HATE THAT NEVER SET, is a 2002 release of nothing but Brutality. Don't believe me? Check out the song Rotus Opus.
Heres a list of tunes to check out from them if you havent heard of em'!
-Polluted and Distorted
-Dark Path
-Bloodshed Murder
-Soup of Human Flesh
-Rotus Opus
-Abortus Criminallis

These guys definantly deserve more for what they are! Here's their officil myspace, so you can check em' out! see ya!
http://www.myspace.com/killharmonicmetal
-David

Bands To Know: 1st edition!

to help the music expand and get a good rate of sexy people and boner crushing music, I have posted 10 bands who need to be known around the world. These bands obviously have talent (since I only post good bands ;D) so without further ado, heres the first four Bands To Know:

5. Tir Asleen
The Calhoun Georgia Quintet makes some great indie post-hardcore.
For fans of bands like the Chariot, Norma Jean, and Everytime I Die

4. Aurora

These Guys hail from Nevada, and their definantly a Exellent band to check out!!!
For fans of After the Burial, Your Memorial, and Veil of Maya

3. Fleshgod Apocalypse

I'm not exactly sure why these guys arent that big. They are a great fucking band.
Anyways, these guys live in Italy and they TEAR THAT PLACE LIKE NOBODY'S BUISNESS MAN!!!
Check em' out!!! seriously!!!
For fans of Hour of Penance, At The Gates, Through the Eyes of the Dead

2. Coathanger Abortion
These guys are "Southern Fried Deathgrind". The genre tells it all.
For fans of Dying Fetus, Cannibal Corpse, and Morbid Angel

1. Valient
These guys are from Belvidere, IL, and are straight up hardcore!
For fans of Everytime I Die, Cancer Bats, and The Bled


know any good bands to suggest? e-mail me at davidwantsataco@hotmail.com to tell