Band Line Up 2025

Rites to Ruin are a Traditional Heavy Metal band from South Wales and the South West of England. Formed in 2019, Rites to Ruin released their debut EP 'Fire' in 2021.

During 2020, Rites to Ruin capitalised on the online streaming growth to stream their first gig to an anticipating audience, as well as release the singles and videos for tracks Santanico and Forsaken.

Rites to Ruin were featured on BBC UpLoad in August 2021, across a number of their local radio stations including BBC Wiltshire, BBC Gloucester and BBC Bristol. 

The band have continues to tour as often as possible bring their traditional melodic metal to as many grassroots venues as possible, being advocates for continued support of the underground scene

Rites to Ruin are in the process of recording their debut album, 'Daughter of Hatred' (produced by James Stevenson, Stymphalian  Productions) due for release June 30th 2025.

“Getting the chance to perform at Bloodstock – the holy grail of UK metal – is nothing short of a dream come true. It’s an absolute honor to stand shoulder to shoulder with the legends of our scene and bring our fury to the stage. This is where the real metal gods are made, and we’re here to tear it up, leave it all on the stage, and make some goddamn noise!”

Krissie Kirby - Vocals

Matt Chambers - guitar

Lee Cartner - Guitar

Paul Boschen - Bass

Zak Skane - deputising on drums