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Austin masters of sludge-covered post metal, Rise Thy Ruin performed at Head Hunters in Austin, Texas on July 21, 2012. The three-piece performed a full set at the venues’ Island-themed patio. Patrons poured in, packing the small venue to witness the group’s mind-altering sonic assault. Shape Shifter PR documented their performance in a photo gallery at this location: Rise Thy Ruin Photos
- Shape Shifter PR
Saturday night I got the opportunity to see Rise thy Ruin at Headhunters. I had heard good things about them and so I was interested to see what they have to offer. I found their music quite intriguing, in the best way possible. It could best be described as a kind of psychedelic doom with some noise elements in there as well. Their use of a keyboard player instead of a bassist was interesting but definitely worked. All of the instruments came together to produce some awesome sounds that rocked the outside stage. The place was pretty crowded and everyone seemed to be really into the music. They had great energy and they were really into what they were playing. I can't stand it when a band just stands there and plays; it's nice to see people who really enjoy what they're doing. And they were definitely into what they were playing. I greatly enjoyed the show and hope to be able to see Rise the Ruin again soon. - Kids of the Black Hole
"If you have not heard RISEthyRUIN yet, you are missing out on some of the most spectacular music to emerge from the Austin music scene. Their music has many different elements that make it hard to put it into a particular category. There are elements of doom that make their heaviness rival doom father’s Sleep. RISEthyRUIN’s use of samples and effects bring the music depth and weight. And finally their light show is so beautiful and could make the dingiest club a spiritual sanctuary. If you have not seen or heard them yet I highly recommend that you do." From victhortheviking.com - Austin Chronicle
Discography
"A Life Worth Living" Full Length 2008
"Doom Befalls The Evolved" EP 2010
"Invoke/Provoke" Full Length 2012
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RISEthyRUIN emerged onto the Texas music scene in 2006. Culminating from almost twenty years of work as musicians contributing to various projects, RtR represents an Omega Point for each band member. Every inch of Vision, technique, and devotion was put forth to give birth to its expression; and continues to be. RtR’s music/vision acts as a vehicle of transcendence for both the musicians in the band as well as the listener. Fusing subversive post-modern philosophy with RtR’s love of ancient Taoist ideas has empowered the band’s Vision and lyrical content. Flexible, yet extremely focused, RtR adopted an open and integrated view of writing music. Expressing authentic emotion through intense song compositions has been RtR’s goal since the beginning. "RISEthyRUIN first album, 'A Life Worth Living', was recorded at Million Dollar Sound in Austin, TX and was released in March of 2008. The following year the band released a live DVD that was well received. In June 2010, RISEthyRUIN released the EP, "Doom Befalls the Evolved" which has created a demand for a full-length. In March 2012 RtR Released "Invoke/Provoke", A thirteen track concept album.
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