Poison Ruïn

Philadelphia's Poison Ruin blend elements of black metal, darkwave, and anarchist post-punk with a doomy, dungeon-crawler aesthetic that summons the drab hues and existential dread of the dark ages. Founded by multi-instrumentalist Mac Kennedy, the band's first two EPs, 2020's Poison Ruïn and 2021's Poison Ruïn II, were meticulously crafted solo endeavors. Upon inking a deal with Relapse Records, the group issued an eponymous full-length effort that combined both EPs. Now operating as a quartet, Poison Ruin issued their 2023 sophomore long-player, the totemic, dungeon-synth op...