We are thrilled to bring you an exclusive premiere today! Belfast-based metal force Nihilanth (who we last encountered on their way to Bloodstock 2024) are back with their crushing brand-new single, “Ruin”, which is officially set for release on October 23rd. This marks their first new music since the breakout success of their previous single, “The Valley Beneath”. You can watch the powerful new video right here, right now, before its official release.
Watch the official video for “Ruin” by scrolling down.
The track offers a dark and introspective glimpse into the band’s forthcoming new EP, which is due for release in early 2026. It follows a whirlwind year for the quintet, which saw them win Metal 2 The Masses Belfast 2024 and subsequently perform to a packed crowd on the New Blood Stage at Bloodstock Open Air. The band have wasted no time in channelling that live energy into their next creative chapter.
Their previous single, “The Valley Beneath”, received airplay on BBC Introducing with Alyx Holcombe and helped to cement the band’s reputation as one of Ireland’s most promising new heavy acts. Speaking about the new single, the band comments:
“Ruin” is a song about battling inner demons, self-destruction and deprivation. You can be your own worst enemy, but even when you’re in the darkest of mindsets, we still have the capacity and realisation that all is not lost.
Formed during the summer of 2021, Nihilanth quickly established themselves within the Irish metal scene through their crushing live performances and their debut EP, Destroyer of Worlds, which was released on March 17th, 2023. With “Ruin”, the band elevates their sound further, blending atmosphere, intensity, and emotional depth in a way that feels both cathartic and devastating.
Nihilanth are:
- Aidan Thompson – Vocals
- Pete Craig – Guitar & backing vocals
- Lee Park – Guitar
- Andy Parkinson – Drums
- Jim Ward – Bass
“Ruin” will be available on all major streaming platforms from October 23rd.
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