Continuing my vision of bringing you the best in up- and- coming metal, today I present you with “Ruins of Tomorrow.” For the hardcore metal fan, these guys are a must- listen. Following in the line and style of Suicide Silence, this band is well on their way. I see a future for them that looks similar to the path of Suicide Silence before them, and that's a hell of a path, considering the success of that band.
They are coming out of a Colorado town (Greeley) I am very familiar with, one just an hour or two from where Trey Parker and Matt Stone once had a vision for South Park. Perhaps the Rocky Mountains have something to do with it? Something in the air? The mindless boredom of the area? Whatever it is, something great is happening there and Ruins of Tomorrow is a part of it. Could they be a symptom of the disease of the area or (more likely), its' cure? You be the judge.
Particularly getting my attention is their imaginative song, “Surgery is a door prize.” This is a song that carries the weight and power of hardcore metal, while adding an element of humor and satire. Look for the download of this song in the free music section of this website.
Listen and follow along with the full interview with lead singer Trax here:
Q: How was practice last night?
Q: Who is Ruins of Tomorrow and how'd you get the name “Trax?”
Q: How'd you come up with the name of the band?
Q: You are playing out of Greeley Colorado. Are you all from there? What do you think of the town and state? Were you effected by the big tornado last year? I actually spent six months last year near you (Westminster, Co), but I didn't get a chance to get into the music scene. What can you tell me about what's going on there?
Q: How long have you guys been at it and how has your progress as a band been coming along?
Q: What is it about each member that makes you believe they are the right person for the job?
Q: Some of your song names carry a theme: “Malicious dissection,” “animal exorcism,” “carnivorous.”What is it about these topics? Tell me a little about these songs.
Q: “Surgery is a door prize.” Hilarious spoken opening, breaking right into shredding and metal from hell. Two minutes later, another little spoken part, then back into the mayhem. Freaking sweet.
Q: Tell me about your show Dec 11th at Union Station in Colorado Springs.
Q: You have a couple of shows in January, then a semi- tour in the spring, tell me about those shows.
Trax is a hell of a character. I had a lot of fun talking with him. He has rock star written all over him.
Find more on Ruins of Tomorrow at:
http://www.myspace.com/xruinsoftomorrowx
Stay tuned for more from this band, here as always, in the Continuum.
