𝕄𝕐 β„π•Œπ•€β„•Β β„π•–π•₯π•¦π•£π•Ÿ π•Žπ•šπ•₯𝕙 “𝕋𝕙𝕖 π”Έπ•¦π••π•’π•”π•šπ•₯π•ͺ” 𝔸 π”»π•–π•—π•šπ•’π•Ÿπ•₯ ℕ𝕖𝕨 π•Šπ•šπ•Ÿπ•˜π•π•– & π•π•šπ••π•–π• 

𝕄𝕐 β„π•Œπ•€β„•Β β„π•–π•₯π•¦π•£π•Ÿ π•Žπ•šπ•₯𝕙 “𝕋𝕙𝕖 π”Έπ•¦π••π•’π•”π•šπ•₯π•ͺ” 𝔸 π”»π•–π•—π•šπ•’π•Ÿπ•₯ ℕ𝕖𝕨 π•Šπ•šπ•Ÿπ•˜π•π•– & π•π•šπ••π•–π• 


𝕄𝕐 β„π•Œπ•€β„•Β β„π•–π•₯π•¦π•£π•Ÿ π•Žπ•šπ•₯𝕙 “𝕋𝕙𝕖 π”Έπ•¦π••π•’π•”π•šπ•₯π•ͺ” 𝔸 π”»π•–π•—π•šπ•’π•Ÿπ•₯ ℕ𝕖𝕨 π•Šπ•šπ•Ÿπ•˜π•π•– & π•π•šπ••π•–π• Β π”½π•£π• π•ž 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔽𝕠𝕣π•₯π•™π•”π• π•žπ•šπ•Ÿπ•˜ π”Έπ•π•“π•¦π•žΒ π”»π•–π•”π•π•’π•£π•’π•₯π•šπ• π•Ÿ 𝕆𝕗 β„π•–π•€π•šπ•€π•₯π•’π•Ÿπ•”π•–.

At a dangerous moment for dissentβ€”and following a decade-long hiatus from metalβ€”powerhouse husband-and-wife duo Mick Murphy & Tairrie B. Murphy of MY RUIN return with an unflinching statement of intent which reconnects the band to the spark that first ignited their creative fire together.

 β€œThe Audacity” is the second single & video from their explosive upcoming self-produced, ninth full-length album Declaration Of Resistance out January 16, 2025 via Magick Room Recordings.

Twenty-five years after the release of their first album together (A Prayer Under Pressure of Violent Anguish), MY RUIN return not as a band rehashing the past, but as a duo evolved through decades of creative independence, multiple side projects β€” (SWTEVL, Neanderthal, Teenage Time Killers, The Birds Of Satan & The LVRS, along with Tairrie’s solo hip hop recordings) and a refusal to bow to industry expectations. 

Paying homage to their earliest collaborationβ€”reigniting the flame which sparked the fiery feminist anthem of “Beauty Fiend” back in 2000β€”MY RUIN delivers an unapologetic call to action for women who refuse to be silenced. 

A visceral, full-circle reclamation of power, β€œThe Audacity” confronts entrenched ageism, sexism, and the double standards still weaponized against women in music, politics and culture. Evoking decades of lived experience, with a testament to surviving in an industry that worships youth, punishes maturity, and fears women who speak with conviction. A tribute to every woman who’s fought through the swords of misogyny designed to diminish her with a love letter to resilience and a celebration of getting older, louder, wiserβ€”and impossible to diminish. More than a continuation, it’s an evolution. With time comes wisdom, but rage has no age. 

β€œThe Audacity” arrives on the heels ofΒ MY RUIN’s blistering comeback singleΒ “Compromised”Β released last month in solidarity with nationwideΒ No KingsΒ protests.Β This first offering delivered a direct & defiant message of intent with a scathing critique of the current Traitor-in-Chief, whose actions, ideologies, and decisions betray the core democratic values of the United States.
Its release reintroduced the band with a scorched-earth clarityβ€”one that sets the thematic tone for the new album.Β 

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MΓ€rvel – ‘Brain Drain Diaries’

MΓ€rvel – ‘Brain Drain Diaries’

The self-proclaimed ‘Barons of high energy rock n’ roll’, otherwise known as MΓ€rvel, return with their 10th album, cunningly titled ‘Brain Drain Diaries’.

The Swedish three-piece have been in the game for 20 years now. King (vocals & guitar), The Burgher (bass) and The Vicar on drums play the sorta rock n’ roll we here at RPM adore, and their high-energy mix of Thin Lizzy, Hellacopters and Kiss is always something to get excited about.

Recorded and self-produced at the Sunshine Factory in their homeland, ‘Brain Drain Diaries’ is what we have come to expect from the masked trio who dress like evil henchmen from a 60’s Batman TV show.Β 

Lyrically, the band have taken a more reflective approach here, with themes of resilience, honesty and songs straight from the heart. But musically, it’s all about catchy hooks and killer riffs, baby!Β 

I’m pretty much sold on the album art to be fair, but the opening one-two of β€˜Look It’s Rock n Roll’ and β€˜A Beautiful Corpse’ seals the deal in magnificent style.

With the former coming on strong like latter-day Hellacopters, MΓ€rvel deliver a killer opener with a refrain to die for and a high-octane solo to boot. This is low-slung rock n’ roll at its finest.Β 

The latter, with its twin guitar attack, urgent beats and vintage Kiss feel, is pure rock n’ roll energy guaranteed to get the heart racing and the vocal cords working. That opening chorus will catch ya, hook, line and sinker. It’s probably the best track on the album. But it’s got some stiff competition.Β 

MΓ€rvel have a knack for wearing their influences on their sleeves with no shame. ‘Biding My Time’ drifts from a Lizzy-like verse to a Kiss-inspired chorus with ease, but just ends up sounding like MΓ€rvel to me. The glam rock stomp of ‘Time Has A Way’ has a very British feel, like Mud or The Sweet in their prime. It’s as instant as Instant Whip and twice as nice. You’ll be humming it before the second chorus kicks in, believe me.Β 

The likes of β€˜Brain Drain’ and ‘Take A Stand’ prove not only that MΓ€rvel stole the beat from the Lord, but they may well have improved on it.Β 

MΓ€rvel may not have the same kudos as the likes of The Hellacopters, The Hives or Turbonegro in certain circles, but ‘Brain Drain Diaries’ continues a strong run of killer albums from a band who are up there with their contemporaries delivering the goods to the max.

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Author: Ben Hughes