Poison Ruin Unleash New Song "Hymn from the Hills"

"'Hymn From the Hills' is about living on the outside, by force or by choice, and what is lost and gained in the process. The track continues Poison Ruin's metallic fantasy-punk hybrid sound, featuring a driving twin-guitar attack reminiscent of traditional heavy metal in the vein of Thin Lizzy married to vocals straight out of the Philly punk gutters, offering a keen union of high and low."

"Where Poison Ruin's earliest material showcased a somewhat marked separation of the dungeon synth and metal-punk songwriting, this single showcases their development toward a more fully syncretic style. It joins debut single 'Eidolon' in showcasing a slight shift toward material rooted in '70s heavy and fantasy rock, at times feeling like a punk take on Uriah Heap or the frillier bits of a group like Rainbow."

Poison Ruin has released 'Hymn From the Hills,' the title track and second single from their upcoming album via Relapse Records on April 3rd. Guitarist Mac Kennedy describes the track as exploring themes of living on the outside and the consequences of that existence. The song features the band's signature metallic fantasy-punk hybrid style, combining driving twin-guitar work reminiscent of Thin Lizzy's traditional heavy metal with raw Philly punk vocals. The track demonstrates the band's artistic evolution toward a more cohesive sound, moving away from earlier material's separation of dungeon synth and metal-punk elements. The single reflects influences from '70s heavy and fantasy rock, evoking comparisons to Uriah Heap and Rainbow. Poison Ruin begins their North American tour on April 11th.

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