Utopian Ruins
Utopian Ruins are an Irish rock/metal band, formed in Portlaoise in 2005 by Jordan McEvoy (vocals), Shane Booth (guitars & vocals), Sean O'Connor (bass) and Dave Cashen (drums). The band has since experienced multiple line up changes, with a total of six previous members. Originally formed a stoner/southern project under the name Black of the South, they began incorporating political and dark inspired lyrics and changed the name to Utopian Ruins. They have forged ahead in the Portlaoise music scene and shared the stage with established bands such as Brant Bjork and the Bros (US), Thurisaz (Bel), Esoteric (UK), The Lamp of Thoth (UK), Saturnus (Den), Doom Division (Ger), Carcarodon (Ita) and many more.
History
Formation & Early Days (2005 - 2008)
Utopian Ruins started out as a side project under the name Black of the South. It was originally started by Sean O'Connor and Gary Fox. At this time, Sean was involved with Dublin based Groove metal band PetroChemical Accelerator. It wasn't really until 2008 that the band came full circle when the two took the band from the garage and joined up with Rule of Honour singer and drummer, Jordan McEvoy and Cozzy Cosgrave. They released their debut EP en-titled Nation under Siege.
Present, Stability & Future (2009+ )
2009 saw the band release a self-titled EP. After Cozzy Cosgrave and Gary Fox parted ways with the band after a summer of touring a decision was made to continue the band. Local musician Shane Booth joined has the new guitar player and Dave Cashen was brought in to fill the empty drum stool. In November the band have entered The Hollow Studio in Dublin to begin work on their album en-titled Dark New World. Dark New World is set for release in 2010 threw Outersound Music.
Discography
Album |
Release Date |
Label |
|---|---|---|
Reignbyrd (CD/Demo) |
7th April 2006 |
Self-Released |
The Smokin' Sessions: Volume 1 (CD/LP) |
10th June 2008 |
ATG Media |
Nation Under Siege (CD/EP) |
1st November 2008 |
ATG Media |
Utopian Ruins (CD/EP) |
22nd June 2009 |
Outersound Music |
Dark New World (LP) |
TBC |
Outersound Music |
Members
Current members
- Jordan McEvoy - Vocalist
- Shane Booth - Guitar & Vocalist
- Sean O'Connor - Bass
- Dave Cashen - Drums
Former members
- Luke Peters – drums(2008)
- James Kielty – drums (2006 - 2007)
- Michal Kolodenize – drums (2005 - 2006)
- Kevin Power – guitar (2005 - 2006)
- Gary Fox - Guitar (2006-2009)
- Cozzy Cosgrave - drums (2008-2009)