Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band and a little bit about the various members?

The name came because the band was formed when our country was – and still is- in a big crisis. Financially, politically, sociologically. We are also the remnants of a much more productive and enlightening civilization, among whose ruins we currently live. We are signed to Theogonia records and we currently have 3 full length albums out. We have been playing a lot of shows, amongst which two tours with Wolfheart, and have always been very active as a band, besides the years 2018-2020.

Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?

Yes we are all from Athens. We are very good friends that firstly became acquainted through the Greek metal scene, but it turned into a lasting brotherhood.

Who are your favourite artists/bands and how have they influenced your own sound?

I personally listen a lot to folk music and a lot of black and atmospheric metal as well as melodic death metal. The influence is not so much directly musical, but more of a spiritual nature. Providing the will and psychological moment to let you create. For example I listen a lot to bands like Satyricon or Cult of Luna, who you cannot directly recognize n our sound, but they provide the power to reach a certain level of creation.

Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band or did you originally have other plans?

I always had the dream of being in a metal band. As a performer, composer and lyricist. I have been blessed with doing that with a lot of great bands in the last 20 years or so.

What songs or albums are on your current playlist?

I always listen to entire albums. The current are: Soen – Imperial, Satyricon – The Age of Nero, Wolfheart – King of the North, Architects – Holy Hell, Darkthrone – The Underground Resistance, Wardruna – Kvitravn.

Do you sing in the shower?

Never.

Do you have any plans for the band for this year and into next year?

We have the first leg of our European tour this November, then we proceed with other gigs starting January 2024.

Do you currently have any new songs/albums ready to be released?

There are always new songs haha! But “Land of the Black Sun” was recently released, so we will take this and the next year in support of this album.

If you could play at any venue in the world where would you choose?

The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.

Do you have a favourite album? If so, what is it?

Yes, I have a selection of all-time favourite albums. If I have to name one it would be Saivo from Tenhi.

Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?

Not exactly guilty pleasures, but there are a few songs from the Greek music.

If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be playing?

Metallica, Behemoth and Queen.

Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money? What was it and do you still have it?

Of course I have all my albums and I never stopped buying my music! The first one was in 1997, Dark Saga from Iced Earth.

As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like to send out to them?

We all go together forward. The power of our band is our people. So we dedicate this band to those who were left behind. You are not alone!

Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and new, can find and follow/like you!

https://www.facebook.com/AmongRuins

https://www.instagram.com/amongruinsofficial

AMONGRUINS

https://www.youtube.com/user/AmongRuinsOfficial

We, at The Metal Asylum, would like to thank you for your time. Is there is anything further that you would like to add?

Thank you for your time and great questions and for this opportunity to talk to you! We hope to meet you all on the road!

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