US extreme metallers, Ominous Ruin, have unveiled a new video for their latest single, “Eternal,” released on April 25th, 2025. It follows their earlier releases, “Seeds Of Entropy” and “Staring Into The Abysm,” with all three tracks coming from their latest record, Requiem. The album is out now on Willowtip Records. Check out the new video and more below.
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Speaking about the track, the band have said:
“There were a few goals behind the “Eternal” music video. Firstly, we wanted to capture the immense performances by all individuals, because the track is such a unique ripper, everyone has their moment to shine. Second, capitalize on the lyrical themes by capturing added strain and stress. And lastly, highlight the musical elements that we really think stand out from other bands and songs.”
Discussing Requiem, the band elaborate on the overarching themes:
“We consider the album a formidable leap forward in both musical complexity and emotional depth. To us, Requiem is a powerful exploration of the human psyche, the ravages of time, and the inevitable descent into oblivion. Its conception spawned from the raw emotion of personal issues and turmoil, as it was created during a dark time in the band’s lives.”
Following the departure of Rosado, 2023 saw the addition of new vocalist Crystal Rose. Crystal’s addition to Ominous Ruin marked a turning point in the band’s trajectory. Before her, the group had experienced modest success within the underground metal community, but they lacked the consistency to truly make an impact in the larger metal world. With a commanding presence, a guttural growl that could shake the foundation of any venue, and an ability to shift seamlessly between immense lows and ferocious screams, Crystal’s voice is unlike anything the genre has ever heard before.
Ominous Ruin’s sound is a complex tapestry of brutal, technical, melodic death metal, and black metal, with influences ranging from Necrophagist and Spawn of Possession, to Behemoth, Nile, and beyond. With Requiem, the music began to incorporate elements of melody and atmosphere that were previously unexplored. It marked a significant departure from their earlier, more straightforward death metal offerings, as the band embraced a more melodic yet chaotic approach to songwriting.
Whatever the future holds, one thing is certain: Ominous Ruin, with Crystal Rose at the helm, is not just a band—it is an unstoppable force, reshaping the boundaries of what extreme music can achieve. With their unwavering dedication to innovation and their passion for confronting the darkest aspects of the human experience, Ominous Ruin is poised to leave an indelible mark on the metal world for years to come.