Effective period / Period of releases: 2004 - 2009

Members: Steve O'Connell, John Murphy (17), Barry O'Sullivan (2), Ro Hu Gar Darn, Ollie Ver

For Ruin began as a solo project of John Murphy, who recorded the demos using material written as early as 1998. In 2005 a full band was formed in order to play live and record the Obsidian EP, and the debut album was recorded as a full band.

Current linup:
John Murphy - Vocals, Guitar
Drew Myers - Guitar
Peter Lawlor - Bass
Steve O'Connell - Drums

Past members:
Guitars: Ollie O' Shea, Bass: Ian O'Donnabhain, Barry O´Sullivan, Drums: Barry English