NIHILANTH release new single ‘Ruin’

Belfast-based metal force Nihilanth are back with their brand-new single ‘Ruin’, out now, marking their first new music since the breakout success of ‘The Valley Beneath’. The track offers a dark and introspective glimpse into the band’s forthcoming new EP, due for release in early 2026.

Following a whirlwind year that saw Nihilanth win Metal 2 The Masses Belfast 2024 and perform to a packed crowd on the New Blood Stage at Bloodstock Open Air, the band have wasted no time channeling that energy into their next creative chapter. 

Their previous single, ‘The Valley Beneath’, which received airplay on BBC Introducing with Alyx Holcombe, helped the band make their mark as one of Ireland’s most promising new heavy acts. Speaking about the new single, the band comment:

“‘Ruin’ is a song about battling inner demons, self-destruction and deprivation. You can be your own worst enemy, but even when you’re in the darkest of mindsets, we still have the capacity and realisation that all is not lost.”

Formed during the summer of 2021, Nihilanth quickly established themselves within the Irish metal scene through their crushing live performances and debut EP, Destroyer of Worlds, released on March 17th, 2023. With ‘Ruin’, the band elevate their sound further, blending atmosphere, intensity, and emotional depth in a way that feels both cathartic and devastating.

Nihilanth are:
Aidan Thompson – Vocals
Pete Craig – Guitar & backing vocals
Lee Park – Guitar
Andy Parkinson – Drums
Jim Ward – Bass