Carl Begai

By Carl Begai

Six albums into their 11 year existence and My Ruin are still fighting for respect. On the one hand vocalist Tairrie B. and guitarist / co-conspirator / husband Mick Murphy continue to enjoy a loyal under-the-radar following, but on the flipside many people that stumble across My Ruin have no idea what to make of them. The hope is that the new album, Ghosts And Good Stories, will change that to some degree by opening a few more doors. The record is a slab of scathing original thinking that has the potential to appeal to metal fans old and new – worshippers of AC/DC down to Zakk Wylde take note – provided they get a chance to hear it. So it goes that the couple remain completely hands-on with regards to the push that is currently underway, ultimately steering clear of two-faced record label maggots in the continued journey towards a larger audience. Familiar ground at this stage of the game for the pair, because it’s this do-it-yourself attitude that has kept My Ruin alive and kicking this long.

“We do what we do on our own terms and have been isolated from the metal community in many ways,” says Murphy. “We’re an autonomous band that has up to this point, pretty much existed on our own. I realize this probably holds us back in some ways, but we’re also one of the more free-spirited bands out there and have enjoyed complete expressive freedom and a very do-it-yourself attitude throughout our entire career. Why bitch about it? We’ve made our own decisions and chosen our own path. Would I like to have a killer opening spot on a big tour? Sure, if it is the right gig for us. Do I think this is going to happen? Probably not, but that’s okay.” (continue reading…)