US Extreme Metallers Ominous Ruin Return With New Video

US extreme metallers Ominous Ruin have returned with a brand-new video, vocalist, and album, in the wings. ‘Seeds Of Entropy’ was released on March 7th, ahead of the release of their latest record, “Requiem”, on May 9th, 2025 through Willowtip Records. The new material is the latest to feature new vocalist Crystal Rose.

Speaking about the single, the band have said:
“‘Seeds of Entropy’ is an explosion of chaotic riffs, intense vocals and rapid-fire drums at a dizzying 270 beats per minute. The song begins after the intro to the album, a piano and guitar duet that represent a continuation from Ominous Ruin’s previous full length, “Amidst Voices that Echo in Stone.” Picking up from said album, Seeds of Entropy utilizes many of the same musical phrases and stylings, while expanding on motifs from “Amidst Voices…” at even faster speeds. Lyrically, Seeds of Entropy represents the beginning of inevitable slip into darkness as entropy consumes reality, both physical and mental form. A theme we seek to explore throughout the record.”

Discussing overall themes on the record, the band stated:
“We consider the album a formidable leap forward in both musical complexity and emotional depth. To us, “Requiem” is a powerful exploration of the human psyche, the ravages of time, and the inevitable descent into oblivion. Its conception spawned from the raw emotion of personal issues and turmoil, as it was created during a dark time in the band’s lives.”

Ominous Ruin was forged in the heart of the Bay Area, a region famed for its legendary death metal style and scene. Formed in 2010, the band started with a simple vision: to push the boundaries of extreme music, blending the raw brutality of death metal with melodic intricacies that could capture the darkest recesses of the human experience.

Initially, the group consisted of founding guitarist Alex Bacey, bassist Mitch Yoesle and vocalist Adam Rosado. Ominous Ruin were unable to maintain a consistent drummer until Harley Blandford stepped in and brought a technical prowess and creative flair that the band had always craved. They were soon joined by Joel Guernsey, a guitarist whose obsession with technical guitar work and dark, atmospheric compositions made him the perfect addition.

Following the departure of Rosado, 2023 saw the addition of new vocalist Crystal Rose. Crystal’s addition to Ominous Ruin marked a turning point in the band’s trajectory. Before her, the group had experienced modest success within the underground metal community, but they lacked the consistency to truly make an impact in the larger metal world. With a commanding presence, a guttural growl that could shake the foundation of any venue, and an ability to shift seamlessly between immense lows and ferocious screams, Crystal’s voice is unlike anything the genre has ever heard before.

Ominous Ruin’s sound is a complex tapestry of brutal, technical, melodic death metal, and black metal, with influences ranging from Necrophagist and Spawn of Possession, to Behemoth, Nile, and beyond. With “Requiem,” the music began to incorporate elements of melody and atmosphere that were previously unexplored. It marked a significant departure from their earlier, more straightforward death metal offerings, as the band embraced a more melodic yet chaotic approach to songwriting.

Whatever the future holds, one thing is certain: Ominous Ruin, with Crystal Rose at the helm, is not just a band—it is an unstoppable force, reshaping the boundaries of what extreme music can achieve. With their unwavering dedication to innovation and their passion for confronting the darkest aspects of the human experience, Ominous Ruin is poised to leave an indelible mark on the metal world for years to come.