Vow of Ruin: Rising as an International Heavy Metal Force

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It’s a strange thing, knowing that something born from the depths of our own struggles is now reaching ears across the world. What began as a personal journey — a reckoning within — is now an echo in places we never imagined.

We’re humbled and honored to share that Vow of Ruin is now being played internationally, with Eclipse resonating on stations in the UK, Canada, and Austria. From the underground, our voice is spreading, and with each new listener, our story deepens.

From Shadows to Soundwaves

From Shadows to Soundwaves

When we began, we never imagined our music would receive this much attention across borders. After all, Vow of Ruin was forged in a space where the weight of the world felt insurmountable. Every note, every word was a battle, a declaration of survival in the face of darkness. The formative months were defined by raw emotion, a desire to channel inner turmoil into something real, something visceral. At the time, neither validation nor accolades were sought. We were simply trying to survive, and felt that it was our mission to express what others sometimes could not put into words. 

As the months progressed, that struggle began to take shape, and what was once a series of raw, personal tracks became something more—something bigger. Eclipse became the first true manifestation of our journey, a single that embodied a battle fought both within the self as well as against the forces that tried to cause destruction. The themes of despair, transformation, and catharsis were poured out, and it was only when Eclipse was shared with the world that we realized how universal the experience truly was.

But we never expected this. We never expected to see our music traveling across the globe in countries we could only dream of. It was as if the music, born from pain and isolation, had found its way into the hearts of others. Now, we are part of something much larger than we could have ever envisioned. Each new station, each new listener, brings with it a deeper connection, a shared experience that transcends borders and cultures.

Breaking Through the Silence

Breaking Through the Silence

Are we international now? In a sense, yes; but we never considered ourselves to be defined by borders or nations. Vow of Ruin’s true identity is carved from the places most won’t dare go, addressing the darkest corners of the human psyche—the trauma, the loneliness, the pain. These are the things that connect us all, regardless of where we are in the world. We’ve always believed that our music was something that could reach beyond the confines of our own experience, and now, as we see our music resonate globally, we feel a deep sense of humility and gratitude.

While gaining traction across the globe is exciting, what matters most is that our music is resonating in places far from the silence we once felt. The people listening, the ones who have found solace or understanding in our sound, are the reason we continue. Through every radio station, every listener, every person who shares our music, we are reminded of the reason we started this journey: to connect with others who have faced the same struggles, who have walked through their own darkness, and who are now standing with us in the light of this shared experience.

Our music is more than just a collection of notes and lyrics—it’s a reflection of the very human experience, the internal battles we all face, and the transformation that comes from confronting our deepest fears. By sharing these songs, we hope to not only reach others but also to give them a voice, a space to feel understood and less alone.