Near Ruin were a four piece

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. In August 2014, they released debut album ''No End''. Eighteen months later in February 2016, the band released "Praying For Nothing", with an accompanying music video. In June 2016 the band announced on their Facebook page that they had disbanded.

Discography

Singles and EPs

Albums

Music videos

Members

Recent

Prior to their disbanding in June 2016, the line-up of Near Ruin consisted of Marcus Kidner on lead vocals and guitar, Simon Beck on keys and guitars, Luke Knight on bass guitar, and Lewis Archer on drums. Tim Morgan, the band's longest serving drummer, performed drum duties until his departure in 2015.

Past

Marcus Kidner – lead vocals, guitar (2005–2016)
Simon Beck – keys, guitar, vocals (2005–2016)
Luke Knight – bass guitar, vocals (2005–2016)
Lewis Archer – drums, vocals (2009–2010, 2015–2016)
Tim Morgan – drums (2010–2015)
Jack "Rufus" Sibley – drums (2008–2009)
Martin Turner – drums (2007–2008)

References

{{Reflist Musical groups from Kent 2005 establishments in England 2009 disestablishments in England Musical groups reestablished in 2010 Musical groups established in 2005 Musical groups disestablished in 2009