Ominous Ruin to release album “Requiem” via Willow Tip Records on 9th May 2025

For Fans Of: Nile, Behemoth, and Necrophagist

Ominous Ruin was forged in the heart of the Bay Area, a region famed for its legendary death metal style and scene. Formed in 2010, the band started with a simple vision: to push the boundaries of extreme music, blending the raw brutality of death metal with melodic intricacies that could capture the darkest recesses of the human experience.

Initially, the group consisted of founding guitarist Alex Bacey, bassist Mitch Yoesle and vocalist Adam Rosado. Ominous Ruin were unable to maintain a consistent drummer until Harley Blandford stepped in and brought a technical prowess and creative flair that the band had always craved. They were soon joined by Joel Guernsey, a guitarist whose obsession with technical guitar work and dark, atmospheric compositions made him the perfect addition. Unfortunately, the band had then decided it was necessary to part ways with vocalist Adam Rosado.

It wasn’t until 2023 that the band’s lineup was completed by the arrival of an undiscovered phenom, Crystal Rose, the fierce and enigmatic vocalist who would go on to redefine their sound and carve a niche for the band in the modern death metal scene by appearing on Ominous Ruin’s latest album, “Requiem”, which is set for release through Willow Tip Records on May 9th, 2025.

Crystal’s addition to Ominous Ruin marked a turning point in the band’s trajectory. Before her, the group had experienced modest success within the underground metal community, but they lacked the consistency to truly make an impact in the larger metal world. With a commanding presence, a guttural growl that could shake the foundation of any venue, and an ability to shift seamlessly between immense lows and ferocious screams, Crystal's voice is unlike anything the genre has ever heard before.

Ominous Ruin’s sound is a complex tapestry of brutal, technical, melodic death metal, and even elements of black metal, with influences ranging from Necrophagist and Spawn of Possession, to Behemoth, Nile, and even bands of likes of Children of Bodom and Metallica. With the latest release, “Requiem,” the music began to incorporate elements of melody and atmosphere that were previously unexplored. “Requiem” quickly became a pivotal release in their career. It marked a significant departure from their earlier, more straightforward death metal offerings, as the band embraced a more melodic yet chaotic and layered approach to songwriting.

As Ominous Ruin continues to grow, they are already hard at work on their next album, rumoured to explore even darker and more esoteric themes. In interviews, Crystal has hinted at a shift toward more symphonic elements mixed with the band’s signature brutality, drawing inspiration from many different genres, including non-metal.

Whatever the future holds, one thing is certain: Ominous Ruin, with Crystal Rose at the helm, is not just a band—it is an unstoppable force, reshaping the boundaries of what extreme music can achieve. With their unwavering dedication to innovation and their passion for confronting the darkest aspects of the human experience, Ominous Ruin is poised to leave an indelible mark on the metal world for years to come.