Attention all bass players - 4 TIL RUIN is looking for a new bass player. All styles are welcome, but keep in mind we are a metal band.
You must meet the following requirements for consideration:
1. Play by Ear
2. Played the bass guitar more than once in your lifetime
3. Don't mind the occasional 'tea bag' from the drummer
4. Must be available for practice at least once a week for 3 hours
5. Must have Myspace skillz
6. Don't mind booking shows
7. Must talk highly of the dude you're replacing
8. Alcoholism, and other addictions are fine unless they affect your 'live' playin or ability to remember practice and show schedule.
9. Must sign waiver for the current documentary we are filming about the dysfunctional relationship between band members. (no you will not be receiving a check for a million dollars.)
10. Must be able to get a girl pregnant | If you are a girl, must be able to get pregnant
11. Must be willing to join a cult of our choosing and stay an active member for 3 months
12. While in the presence of 4TR members you must never start a conversation by saying "well, in my old band we used to do this..." (we don't give a fuck what your old band did)
13. Must be financial secure, and own a car that's driveable


If you meet all these requirements, hit us up on myspace.com/4tr

Thanks-
The Old Bass Player

A radio station in Arlington Texas (81X) has added us to their playlist. 4 TIL RUIN is on the radio!!! 81X learned about 4 TIL RUIN via our OurStage profile, they liked what they heard and asked us to submit some songs to their station. We gave them Lift A Finger, Transparent Concrete and Swollen Attitude. Check'em out at 81XROCKS.COM - maybe you will hear one of our songs! Note: 81X is web only radio station.

Just wanted you all to know that our song Lift a Finger finished in the top 10 of the Metal Category on Ourstage.com!  We competed against 350 bands and we are proud that we finished in the Top 10, 2nd in the Michigan region, 8th in the nation. 

Ourstage.com is a world wide online battle of the band site, bands place select songs in various categories and compete for prizes such as: a slot on Bonnaroo, cash, contracts, slots for major recording artists, etc.

 

 

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you all know that we are Artist of the Week on The Revultion Music website....click here to check it out.

Just wanted to take a moment to say thanks to all the friends that have continously supported us over the past 4 months.   Especially all of the folks that drove the 40 minutes or so to the Machine Shop. I know we had the most fans there that night.  You all rock!

Thanks again everyone!

4 TIL RUIN

 4 ’Til Ruin - Nostalgia’s Shade 

By Robert E. Martin

 
4 ’Til Ruin
is a heavily armed quartet of musical renegades consisting of Robert Seymore on guitars & vocals, Patrick West on bass guitar, Kevin Rowell on percussion and pianist/vocalist Shawn Shuart, who manages to shout out the verbal invective on ’Nostalgia’s Shade’ with passionate verocity that pushes the lyrical convent right into your face as if to say, ’Things may not be that great, but guess what... we’re not gonna take it anymore!"

Many of the tracks on this new release blast with indignant aggression at human nature gone out of control, as on the opener Selfish which follows connections between the narrow self-interest of individuals as well as nations, and the follow-up track, Transparent Concrete, which tracks a similar line on the topic of betrayal and the damage it can create.

Guitarist Seymore peppers this material with arching and broad sonic strokes, while the rhythm section of West and Rowell fits as tight as the locked barrel on a loaded machine gun, releasing powerful musical patterns that refuse to get sloppy.

Nicely fitted with a variety of musical hooks to ground the material and hang the weight of their signature upon, 4-Til Ruin broadens their musical tapestry significantly on Nostalgia’s Shade, as demonstrated on the poignant, quiet, and melodically peaceful closing track, Free, which features Shuart solo on an acoustic piano and vocals, and serves as a fitting conclusion, calming the listener after being propelled through the musically sonic storm that colors the bulk of the material.

With lyricist Kevin Gromada credited for half the songwriting credits, and singing back-ups on several tracks, the added evolution of musical texture and depth on 4 ’Til Ruin’s latest effort is apparent.

http://review-mag.com/archive/650-659/657/4tilruin.htm

4 ’TIL RUIN is an aggressive, melodic and powerful indie-metal band who have recently delivered their new album Nostalgia’s Shade (2007) to online media outlets such as iTunes, Best Buy, and CD Baby.  This album is loaded with metal/melodic moments; from the jack hammer bridge in Transparent Concrete, to the buzz saw riffing in Lift a Finger-  the band offers the listener a glimpse into just how heavy they can be before stripping it all down with aggressive-like melody within the same song.   Recorded in Owosso, MI with Tim Houser, this album represents the band’s years of brotherhood/chemistry and the countless hours of practice/devotion to music. 

The band has decades of musical experience as the majority of them been spent in a local favorite - Social Degeneration of Poets (Released the album Martyrdom in 1997).  Social Degeneration of Poets sold over a thousand albums, toured Michigan extensively, won several battles and received rave reviews and awards collectively and individually.

Meet the members of 4 ’TIL Ruin –

Shawn Shuart – Lead Vocals.   Shawn can wail. He can bring the growl, the scream, and the smooth vocals with ease.  Shawn’s vocal style has been compared to the lead singers of Live, and Soundgarden.   Shawn is truly respected in the local music scene.  Has opened for Anthrax (John Bush Era).

Shawn has fronted the following bands: Radical Jack, Social Degeneration of Poets, and Ratchet Jaw.

Robert Seymore – Guitar.  Rob has been playing guitar since he was 16. He idolizes Jimi Hendrix, he can probably tell you what the man had for breakfast in 1968.  Rob has been the primary songwriter in every band he was a member.  He is truly gifted at what he does.  We hope that he never sets the guitar down, but if he does we hope at his last show he will break out his frenzied version of Voodoo Child live.

Rob has played in the following bands: Radical Jack, Social Degeneration of Poets, and Kill Shot.

Kevin Rowell – Drums.  Kevin has been playing drums since he was 13.  He hits the skins harder than a Pimp hits his Ho (we don’t condone hitting women, it’s just a bad analogy).  Kevin is truly a fun drummer to watch.  He is the engine that drives this band.

Kevin has played in the following bands: Radical Jack, and Social Degeneration of Poets.

Eric Lomba – Bass.  Eric has been playing Guitar since he was 11.  He recently switched to bass.   He takes a real simplistic approach to bass playing, lock in with the drummer and don’t be too fancy.  A compliment to all the old school punk/thrash he grew up on as a kid.  He also enjoys all the discounted drink prices at the bar.

Eric has played in the following bands: The Atomic Cocktails, Eazly Sleazy, and Sinister Black.

Hey all- 

First, 4 TIL RUIN would like to thank everyone that voted us in for the BEST CD RELEASE nominee category.   It was a huge surprise, and we very grateful.  Now, in order for us to win this category - we are going to need you to head on over to review-mag.com and place your final vote.  Don’t forget to vote in the other categories, there are some great performers looking for votes!

4 TIL RUIN