Redefining The Sonic Landscape With ALEX BACEY From OMINOUS RUIN

Interview by Kris Peters
Fusing death metal's raw brutality with melodic depth not generally
associated with the genre, Bay Area metal outfit Ominous Ruin blend
technicality and brutality with catchy, melodic hooks; think
mind-melting riffs, groovy drums, mesmerising bass, and chaotic,
unique vocals, and you are on the right path.
After parting ways with original vocalist Adam Rosado following
their debut album Amidst Voices That Echo In Stone, Ominous Ruin
drafted newcomer Crystal Rose into the family and set about
refining their sound even more with their dynamic new focal
point.
The result is out in the world now for people to enjoy, with
Requiem unleashed on May 9 and offering a fresh take on an age-old
genre of music. Requiem marks a shift from the band's early
straightforward aggression, weaving in melodic and atmospheric
chaos influenced by Necrophagist, Behemoth, and more. Now crafting
their next release, the band hints at symphonic twists atop their
signature heaviness and with Crystal Rose now leading the charge,
Ominous Ruin are a band pushing extreme music’s limits.
HEAVY caught up with guitarist Alex Bacey earlier today to find out
more.
"I think one of the things that I tried to avoid was the 'you sound
like another hundred other bands' comment," he replied when we
asked what Ominous Ruin were going for musically on Requiem. "And a
lot of people so far have said that it sounds unique; it sounds
different. It's got a plethora of genres mixed into one, and
obviously, at its core, it's a technical death metal album. At the
time, a lot of the songs were actually written, we had a lot of
chaos going on between all of us individually and as a band. We had
a vocalist change in between our last album and this album, so now
we have Crystal, who it's her first project; first album she's ever
recorded. And I think she did a great job, which plays into trying
to sound unique."
In the full interview, Alex detailed the band's creative process
and the emotional depth of their music. He explained how the
singles Seeds of Entropy and Staring into the Abysm represent
different facets of the album, with the former linking to their
previous work and the latter evolving from an instrumental piece to
include lyrics.
He emphasized the importance of musical variety for engaging live
performances and the transition from a male to a female vocalist,
and the challenges that presented. Alex mentioned plans for
upcoming shows, aiming for performances by September or October,
and encouraged fans to connect via social media platforms like
Instagram, while expressing gratitude for their support and
more.

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