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Near Ruin

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Near Ruin
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded2005
Defunct2016
Headquarters
Maidstone, Kent
,
England
ProductsMetalcore music

Near Ruin was a metalcore group from Maidstone, Kent, England, comprising four members. Their initial period of activity spanned from 2005 until 2009, with a subsequent reunion lasting from 2010 through 2016.

Their first full-length album, No End, was launched in August 2014. Following this, in February 2016, they released the single "Praying For Nothing" along with an official music video. The band declared their split in June 2016.

Singles and EPs

Title Release date
Rebirth (EP) 2010
"Praying For Nothing" (single) 2016

Albums

Title Release date
No End 22 August 2014

Music videos

Song Release date
"No End" 2014
"Praying For Nothing" 2016

Final line-up

At the time of their disbandment in June 2016, Near Ruin’s roster included Marcus Kidner (lead vocals and guitar), Simon Beck (keyboards and guitar), Luke Knight (bass guitar), and Lewis Archer (drums). Tim Morgan held the position of drummer for the longest duration before leaving in 2015.

Former members

Marcus Kidner – lead vocals, guitar (2005–2016)
Simon Beck – keys, guitar, vocals (2005–2016)
Luke Knight – bass guitar, vocals (2005–2016)
Lewis Archer – drums, vocals (2009–2010, 2015–2016)
Tim Morgan – drums (2010–2015)
Jack "Rufus" Sibley – drums (2008–2009)
Martin Turner – drums (2007–2008)