Arise and Ruin
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Guelph , Canada |
| Products | Albums, EPs |
Arise and Ruin was a metalcore group originating from Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The lineup included vocalist Ryan Bauchman, bassist Ben Alexis, drummer Derek Prince-Cox, and guitarists Brent Munger, Matt Hammond, Sam Pattison, and Greg Richmond.
History
Established in 2005, Arise and Ruin independently launched a self-titled EP containing five tracks. During the same year, they embarked on a Canadian tour alongside Silverstein, Underoath, Bleeding Through, and Protest the Hero.
In 2006, the band signed with Toronto-based Stereo Dynamite Recordings and released the five-song EP The Fear Of. Later that year, they secured a contract with Victory Records in the United States and issued their debut full-length album, The Final Dawn. Post-release, their touring schedule included performances with Misery Index, A Perfect Murder, Between the Buried and Me, The Red Chord, August Burns Red, and Cephalic Carnage.
Although experiencing growth, 2007 brought difficulties for the band. By August 2008, they publicly acknowledged challenges stemming from both industry obstacles and personal issues while maintaining an active touring presence.
In 2008, Arise and Ruin toured with Emarosa and Dead and Divine.
Their sophomore album, Night Storms Hailfire, produced by Ian Blurton, was unveiled in May 2009. The group concluded their activities with a final concert at Toronto's Mod Club Theatre on October 22, 2009, before disbanding. Following this, members Prince-Cox, Munger, and Richmond went on to establish the band Wakeless.
In March 2018, Arise and Ruin reunited to perform shows in Guelph and Hamilton, Ontario.
Albums
- The Final Dawn (Victory Records, 2007)
- Night Storms Hailfire (Victory Records, 2009)
EPs
- Arise And Ruin (2005), Stereo Dynamite
- The Fear Of (2006), Stereo Dynamite