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. The band was formed somewhere between 2000 and 2002 by Alex Pope (formerly of

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Recording

Ruins began as a recording project, featuring Pope supplying vocals, guitar and bass, with Haley on drums. It has been incorrectly reported that Haley is merely a session player in the band, and he has publicly dismissed such views as nonsense. The band consists of two core-members used on recordings, with extra live members added for shows, similar to Norwegian black metal band,

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. Initial recordings were intended for demo purposes only, but were decided later to be of sufficient quality for public use. Their first recording, ''Atom and Time'', was released in 2004 by Blacktalon Media. Their debut full length album ''Spun Forth as Dark Nets'' was engineered by Joe Haley, Dave's brother and member of the live Ruins line-up. From the response to their recordings, Ruins decided to recruit session musicians to play live.

Live

Joe Haley and Kai Summers joined Ruins as live session members on guitar and bass respectively. When Summers has been unavailable for shows, Tom Void has filled in. However, Summers remains the full-time live member. Ruins have toured extensively across Australia and New Zealand, supporting many well-known overseas bands including

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Current

Their third release, ''

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'' (2008), was repressed on limited edition

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by Debemur Morti Productions. ''Front the Final Foes'', which was released in late 2009, showcased a heavier production style, and less introspective songwriting. Pope contributed vocals to fellow Tasmanian Moribund Records label mates,

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's album, ''Away from the Haunts of Men.''
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Releases

* ''Atom and Time'' EP (2004) * ''Spun Forth as Dark Nets'' (2005) * ''

'' (2008) * ''Front the Final Foes'' (2009) * ''Place of No Pity'' (2012)

Compilations

* Blacktalon Media – ''Legions – Opening of the Southern Gate'' double compilation album, compilation, 2004 – featuring the Ruins track "Desolation". * Prime Cuts – ''A Blaze in the Southern Skies'' compilation, 2007 – featuring the Ruins track "Suicidal Pulse".

References

External links

Interview with Dave Haley from Metal Underground.com

Neurotic Records Artist Biography

Stomp Product Description - Ruins ''Cauldron''
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