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EP Review- Ruina- As the Sky Begins to Break

 Rising British Heavyweights Ruina release their latest EP As the Sky Begins to Break today, Friday, 30th September.

Formed in 2020, Ruina originally started out as a solo project for multi-instrumentalist Harv Lake. However, a desire to play live and explore new ideas lead Lake to assemble his own band. The four-track EP is eleven minutes of skull-crushing riffage and joint harsh/clean vocals courtesy of Harv Lake and Chris Owens. 

The EP begins with the haunting instrumental 'Intro/Exist' before exploding with the latest single 'Ash & Fire', a slice of modern metal that goes straight to the jugular. A hard-hitting track with punishing blast beats and razor-sharp riffs. Owens' towering melodies provide a reassuring accompaniment to Lake's anguished growls.

Next up is the equally dark and emotive 'The Truth', in which Owens and Lake's vocal chemistry continues to grow. The odd time signatures. sonic blast beats and eerie guitar melodies make this one of the more intense tracks on the EP.

Herv Lake has done a good job finding two talented musicians that supplement his strengths as an instrumentalist. The production values enhance each performance and highlight the songwriting here.
In Addition, the fact it is only 11 minutes long makes the EP more enjoyable. It serves as a taster for what is to come from Ruina in the future.

And finally, 'Wavebreaker' reminds everyone there is one more song left. This song focuses more on groove-laden riffs and powerful and emotional melodies that make it more of a commercially assessable song.
Overall, Ruina may have broken more than the clouds above with this short, but evocative new release.

Words by Anselm Anderson. Rating: 8/10★★★★★★★★

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