Meet the Band

Aligned In Ruins formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, during the summer of 2022. The band’s music has a blend of death, tech, and sludge, with a strong influence from groove metal. This is shown in their dark melodies, atonal elements, and focus on rhythm, often playing in odd time signatures.

The band consists of five members, including rhythm and lead guitars, bass guitar, drums, and vocals. Each member brings their musical influences to the table, resulting in a unique sound. Aligned In Ruins is known for its hard-hitting verses and driving mid-tempo songs, creating an intense experience for its audience.

After performing a series of strong shows along the front range in 2023, Aligned in Ruins began recording their debut album, “Cognitive Behavioral Torture,” the following spring. The band shifted gears, focusing on their strongest asset and featuring a more focused groove metal sound. The album has nine songs, with a runtime of over thirty-three minutes, showcasing the band’s best work and unique sound.

Aligned In Ruins’ vocalist’s range of vocal capabilities includes growls to high screams, and is reminiscent of Meshuggah and Hatebreed. The band’s sound is heavily influenced by Meshuggah’s atonal, technical, and rhythmic elements, as well as Lamb of God’s driving guitar riffs and melodic components.

Aligned In Ruins is excited to release “Cognitive Behavioral Torture” in August 2024, and fans of groove metal and heavy music, in general, are sure to appreciate their innovative and intense sound.

Aligned in Ruins is:
Andrew Ryder – Bass
Flecha – Vocals
Josiah – Drums
JW – Guitar
Scott Ruanaidh- Guitar