Within the Ruins
{{Short description|American metalcore band}}
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| origin = Westfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
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- Metalcore
- deathcore
- progressive metal
- melodic death metal{{cite web|url=https://everythingisnoise.net/reviews/within-the-ruins-black-heart/|title=Within The Ruins – "Black Heart" – Everything Is Noise |magazine=Everything Is Noise|date=23 November 2020 |access-date=2020-11-28}}
- djent{{cite web|url=https://brutalplanetmag.com/within-the-ruins-black-heart-review/|title=Within The Ruins - Black Heart [REVIEW] - BPM |website=brutalplanetmag.com|date=20 November 2020 |access-date=2020-11-28}}
- mathcore{{cite web|url=https://www.moshville.co.uk/reviews/album-review/2024/08/album-review-within-the-ruins-phenomena-ii/|title=Album Review: Within the Ruins – Phenomena II|website=moshville.co.uk|accessdate=2024-08-23}}
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| years_active = 2003–present
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- eOne Music
- Good Fight Music
- Victory
- Innerstrength
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| current_members =
- Joe Cocchi
- Kevin McGuill
- Paolo Galang
- Steve Tinnon
| past_members =
- Rafael Gonzales
- Chris Strong
- Arthur Pero
- Jon Grande
- Madison Roseberry
- Kyle Marcoux
- Mike Beaujean
- Jay Van Schelt
- Andrew Tate
- Tim Goergen
}}
Within the Ruins is an American metalcore band formed in Westfield, Massachusetts in 2003. The group currently consists of guitarist Joe Cocchi, drummer Kevin McGuill, bassist Paolo Galang, and vocalist Steve Tinnon. They are currently signed to eOne Music and Good Fight Music.{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/archive_4789/|title=Victory signs Corpus Christi and Within The Ruins|date=26 September 2008|website=Altpress.com|access-date=6 January 2019}} The band has released seven studio albums and three EPs.
History
Within the Ruins founding members Joe Cocchi and Kevin McGuill started the band during 2003.{{AllMusic |id=mn0001043675 |label=Within the Ruins}}
The band went through some line-up changes and finally began working on their first self-released EP entitled Driven by Fear which was completed in 2005.
Followed by the release, the band began touring in late 2006 in an effort to gain exposure and label recognition. With the release of their second EP Empires through Innerstrength Records the band received an offer from Victory Records.
The band's debut studio album Creature was released in February 2009, followed by their second studio album entitled Invade in September 2010. Invade sold over 3,000 copies in its first week.
The band has most recently toured Europe with Carnifex and has been part of a number of 2011-12 festivals thus far including the Bonecrusher Fest, the Jamboree, New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, the Bamboozle, South by Southwest and 2011's the Summer Slaughter Tour.
In support of the Summer Slaughter Tour the band released a 4-song EP entitled Omen. The EP consists of 2 new original songs and a cover of Metallica's "Fight Fire with Fire" and Kansas' "Carry On Wayward Son".
In 2013 the band signed with new label eOne Entertainment and released the third studio album called Elite.
On April 20, 2014, vocalist Tim Goergen was hospitalized in the band's hometown of Westfield, Massachusetts with "heart/liver complications".{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2014/04/21/within-ruins-vocalist-tim-goergen-hospitalized/|title=Within The Ruins Vocalist Tim Goergen Hospitalized|date=21 April 2014|website=Metalsucks.net|access-date=4 March 2017}} As a result, the band was forced to miss a scheduled appearance at the "Eat Your Heart Out Fest" in Poughkeepsie, New York while touring in support of fellow deathcore mainstays Whitechapel.
The band released an official statement on the occurrence via their Facebook page:
"Yesterday morning Tim checked into a hospital here in Western Mass for a second time since our tour began four days ago. We will unfortunately not be performing at today's Eat Your Heart Out Fest, as we are waiting for clarity on Tim's condition and release. Tim informed us a few weeks before leaving for tour that he was experiencing chest and stomach pains. After his first doctor visit he was advised to "take it easy" if he did do the tour. At this point all we know is that he is experiencing heart/liver complications, will not be released today, but is stable."{{cite web|url=http://lambgoat.com/news/22370/Within-The-Ruins-frontman-hospitalized|title=Within The Ruins frontman hospitalized|website=Lambgoat.com|access-date=4 March 2017}}
Tim's recovery necessitated the band canceling the rest of their scheduled tour dates. On their Facebook page, the band released an official statement:
Unfortunately, at this point we have no other option but to withdraw from the remaining dates of the Whitechapel tour. Tim will be released tomorrow, but due to the seriousness of his condition he has been advised not to engage in any strenuous activity while recovering over the next few weeks. We apologize to any fans that were looking forward to seeing us, but Tim’s health comes first. We WILL be back out this summer in support of our forthcoming album. The rest of the shows are still happening so be sure to make it out and support our friends in Whitechapel, Carnifex and Cruel Hand. See you all this summer!{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinsider.net/touring/within-the-ruins-drop-off-remaining-whitechapel-dates|title=Within the Ruins drop off remaining Whitechapel dates|date=23 April 2014|website=Metalinsider.net|access-date=4 March 2017}}
On July 8, the band released their fourth studio album entitled Phenomena, which reached #72 on the Billboard 200.
On February 15, 2015, while traveling through Pennsylvania in support of Suicide Silence on "The Stronger Than Faith", the band were involved in a serious bus accident. Extreme winter conditions resulted in the band's van and trailer flipping several times on the interstate. None of the band members were injured, however their gear was completely destroyed.
Speaking on the incident, Joe Cocchi stated:
"We rolled about three times from what I can remember and landed on the median. Our van and trailer are totaled. All I can say is that we're happy to be alive. I don't know how, but none of us were injured. We're on the road touring because this is all we know and love, and we want to continue. Help us get back on our feet by picking up a shirt. Thank you all for the continued support."{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/bummer-alert/within-the-ruins-involved-in-horrific-van-crash-forced-to-miss-two-dates-of-tour|title=WITHIN THE RUINS Involved In Horrific Van Crash; Forced To Miss Two Dates of Tour - Metal Injection|date=16 February 2015|website=Metalinjection.net|access-date=4 March 2017}}
The band created a GoFundMe page in order to help pay for the damages to their equipment.
On November 21, 2016, Within the Ruins announced their fifth studio album, Halfway Human, and debuted a single, "Death of the Rockstar". On March 3, 2017, the band released Halfway Human. The album debuted at number 191 on the Billboard 200, selling 4,025 copies in its first week.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2017/03/03/shit-that-comes-out-today-march-4-2017/|title=Shit That Comes Out Today: March 3, 2017|first=Metal|last=Matt|date=3 March 2017|website=MetalSucks|access-date=6 January 2019}}
On February 24, 2018, it was announced vocalist Tim Goergen would be leaving the band following his final performance with the band at the 2018 New England Metal and Hardcore Festival on April 21. His replacement would be Steve Tinnon.{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2018/02/24/news/within-ruins-part-ways-vocalist-tim-goergen-replacement-announced/|title=Within The Ruins To Part Ways With Vocalist Tim Goergen, Replacement Announced|website=Theprp.com|date=24 February 2018}} On July 27, the band released two new singles, their first with Tinnon, "Resurgence" and "World Undone".{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/within-the-ruins-first-two-songs-new-singer/ |title=Within the Ruins Surprise Release First Two Songs with New Singer|date=27 July 2018|website=Loudwire.com}}
On September 24, 2020, the band announced that their sixth studio album, Black Heart, would be released on November 27.{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/33480/Within-The-Ruins-to-release-new-album-in-November|title=Within The Ruins to release new album in November|publisher=Lambgoat|access-date=September 25, 2020|date=September 24, 2020}}
On June 26, 2024, the band released a single titled "Castle in the Sky" and announced that their seventh studio album, Phenomena II would be released on August 23, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2024/06/27/within-the-ruins-announce-phenomena-ii-drop-new-video-castle-in-the-sky/ |title=Within the Ruins Announce Phenomena II, Drop New Video "Castle in the Sky" |date=June 26, 2024 |accessdate=June 27, 2024}}
Members
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Current members
- Joe Cocchi – guitars (2003–present)
- Kevin McGuill – drums (2003–present)
- Paolo Galang – bass, clean vocals (2016–present)
- Steve Tinnon – lead vocals (2018–present)
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Former members
- Rafael Gonzales – unclean vocals (2003–2006)
- Arthur Pero – bass (2005-2006)
- Chris Strong – bass (2006–2008)
- Jon Grande – unclean vocals (2007–2009)
- Madison Roseberry – bass (2008–2009)
- Kyle Marcoux – guitars (2003–2010)
- Mike Beaujean – bass (2009–2011)
- Jay Van Schelt – guitars (2010–2011)
- Andrew Tate – bass (2011–2015)
- Tim Goergen – lead vocals (2016–2018); unclean vocals (2009–2016)
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Discography
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= Studio albums =
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|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions ! rowspan="2" | Title ! rowspan="2" | Album details ! colspan="10" | Peak chart positions |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| US {{cite magazine |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=Within the Ruins|chart=Billboard 200}} |title=Within the Ruins – Chart History: Billboard 200 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=June 4, 2014}} ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| US ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| US ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| US ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| US |
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| scope="row" | Creature
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| — || — || — || — || — |
| scope="row" | Invade
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| — || 9 || 46 || — || — |
| scope="row" | Elite
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| 133 || 2 || 23 || 35 || 5 |
| scope="row" | Phenomena
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| 72 || — || 15 || 25 || 11 |
| scope="row" | Halfway Human
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| 191 || — || 11 || 38 || 9 |
| scope="row" | Black Heart
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| — || — || — || — || — |
| scope="row" | Phenomena II
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| colspan="15" style="font-size:90%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart |
= EPs =
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| scope="row" | Driven by Fear
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| scope="row" | Empires
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| scope="row" | Omen
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References
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Category:American deathcore musical groups
Category:Long Branch Records artists
Category:MNRK Music Group artists
Category:Heavy metal musical groups from Massachusetts
Category:Metalcore musical groups from Massachusetts
Category:Musical groups from Springfield, Massachusetts
Category:American musical quartets