Finnish melodic death metal band Distress of Ruin release new single

The Finnish melodic death metal band Distress of Ruin brings the year to a close with the release of their new single Searching the Architect, which contemplates the current state of the world.

The band continues on a familiar atmospheric road spiced up with powerful elements expressed through both vocals and instruments.

“Things are currently better than at any time in history, yet we feel worse than ever before. We have lost ourselves and cannot see each other. This dilemma leads us to blame external abstractions instead of looking in the mirror. These contemplations are reflected in the new music video that strives to uncloak the unspoken truth bare in bright colours. The madness we face is brought to light as the same cycle repeats in an unchanged circle,” said vocalist Lauri Ruotsalainen.

“‘Searching the Architect’ acts as a counterpart to the single Solace of the Night, which was released earlier in the autumn. Together, the two singles illustrate the dance of light and shadow in the form we interpret it as artists,” said guitarist and composer Simo Niiranen.

After the release of the single, the band will continue recording their debut album and return to perform live on stage in the spring.

Distress of Ruin gets back on stage:

5 February, Jyväskylä, Ilokivi w/ Scars of Solitude & Trauma Field

11 February, Oulunsalo,Kise Bar & Kitchen w/ Scars of Solitude & Casted

12 February, Ii, Ravintola Iisakki w/ Scars of Solitude & Casted

3 June, Joensuu, Kerubi w/ Swallow the Sun & Decrowned

The music video for the single Solace of the Night, released in the Autumn, 2021, can be seen here:

Distress of Ruin is a four-member melodic death metal group known for their unique blend of striking guitar riffs and beautiful melodies. Their music is inspired by the mysteries of nature, experience of time, emotions and intricate tones of love.

Distress of Ruin is:

Vocals: Lauri Ruotsalainen

Guitar, vocals: Simo Niiranen

Guitar: Ilja Koslonen

Bass: Miikka Hulmi

Drums: Riku Romppanen