Ruiner is an American

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band from

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, United States.

History

On October 5, 2004, Ruiner played their first show and released their first three-song demo. On May 5, 2005, they released a 7” EP “What Could Possibly Go Right…” through Firestarter and Gravemistake Records. At the end of the summer in 2005, Ruiner signed with 1917 Records. Lyrically, Ruiner touched on personal sentiments such as disillusion with the world, desolation, lost love, self-loathing and disappointment. Ruiner played over 200 shows in their first year and half in existence and in their second year, the band headed to Europe for 31 shows in ten different countries. The band toured all over the world including Europe six times, Australia twice, as well as tours through Southeast Asia, China, and Japan, and many tours through Canada and Mexico.

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released their debut album, ''Prepare To Be Let Down'', in 2007. In 2009, Ruiner took a break from touring and returned to

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to work on writing their new album. The band headed to the studio in July with

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J. Robbins James Robbins (best known as J. Robbins) is an American rock musician. Career Robbins began his career as a bassist for Government Issue, and has also led five of his own bands: Jawbox, Rollkicker Laydown, Burning Airlines, Channels, and Off ...

, and recorded the tracks for what would become ''Hell Is Empty''. On October 9, 2010, Ruiner played their final show and announced their break up.

Members

Final lineup

* Rob Sullivan – Vocals (2004-2010) * Stephen Smeal – Bass (2004-2010) * Danny Porter – Guitar (2004-2010) * Dustin Thornton – Guitar (2007-2010) * TJ Catalfo – Drums (2009-2010)

Previous members

* Joey Edwards – Drums (2005-2009) * Mitch Roemer – Guitar (2004-2007) * Joe Redd – Drums (2004-2005)

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Prepare to Be Let Down ''(2007),

* ''Hell Is Empty'' (2009), Bridge Nine Records

Demos, singles and EPs

* ''Demo'' (2004), Silly Girl Records * ''What Could Possibly Go Right'' (2005), Firestarter Records/Grave Mistake Records * ''Ruiner & Day of the Dead ''(2007), Vendetta Records/Burn Bridges - Split EP with Day of the Dead * ''The Lives We Fear'' (2007), Bridge Nine Records * ''Dead Weight'' (2007), Bridge Nine Records * ''Under the Influence Vol. 14'' (2011), Vinyl Collective/Suburban Home Records - Split EP with Attica! Attica!

Compilation albums

* ''I Heard These Dudes Are Assholes ''(2008) - Bridge Nine Records

References

External links

Bridge9.com

MySpace.com
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