âš¡California’s The Ruins Drop a No-Mercy Riff Assault That Refuses to Back Downâš¡
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The Ruins come out swinging with Go For The Throat, a ruthless blend of heavy metal grit, hard rock muscle, and alt-rock bite that pulls zero punches. Built on crushing, old-school steel riffs and a thunderous rhythmic backbone, the track locks into a primal mindset: survive, strike back, and never surrender. It’s raw, confrontational, and unapologetically loud.
Lyrically, Go For The Throat draws from lived scars and hard lessons, capturing the voice of someone shaped by betrayal, exhaustion, and street-level reality, yet still standing. Lines like “Went to the academy of the concrete jungle / Died a little to survive” frame the song as a testimony of endurance, while the towering chorus channels pure dominance and forward momentum. This is resilience weaponized.
Sonically, The Ruins tap into the timeless intensity of Judas Priest, the snarling attitude of Anthrax, and the battle-ready spirit of Armored Saint. Vincent Blackthorne’s guitar work bites with precision and menace, Greg Kasparian’s bass adds weight and grit, and Bart Robley’s drums drive the track like a war engine. Produced by Robley alongside the band, the song sounds massive, direct, and built for maximum impact.
Go For The Throat is a rallying cry for anyone who’s been dragged through the dirt and came back meaner. No excuses. No retreat. Just raw power and the will to stand your ground when it matters most.
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Biography
The Ruins stand as a formidable presence in hard rock and heavy metal, forged by seasoned musicians whose experience spans years of touring, recording, and relentless creative refinement. Each member brings a battle-tested approach shaped by life on the road and long hours in the studio, resulting in music that feels both lived-in and fiercely intentional.
Drawing from the raw power of 70s rock through to the edge of modern metal, The Ruins have carved out a sound that is muscular, dynamic, and deeply rooted in strong songwriting. Their music reflects the grit, resilience, and evolution that come from enduring the highs and lows of a lifetime dedicated to rock and metal.
This fusion of influences comes into full focus on their debut album, Scavenger, where classic foundations collide with contemporary aggression. With a commitment to authenticity and forward momentum, The Ruins honor the past without being bound by it, delivering songs that feel timeless yet urgent. Rising from experience rather than nostalgia, the band channels decades of musical exploration into a powerful new chapter, one built on intensity, craft, and the unbreakable spirit of heavy music.
THE RUINS are:
Todd McTavish - Vocals /Lyicis/Composition
Blackthorne - Guitar/Composition
Bart Robley - Drums/Percussions/lyrics
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