Episode 365: FOR RUIN – Exclusive Track By Track Interview | Painted In The Colours Of War (2026)

In this exclusive podcast episode, we sit down with FOR RUIN founder John Murphy in the studio, joined by Pete Lawlor (bass) via Zoom, for a full, in-depth track-by-track breakdown of the band’s new album: “Painted In The Colours Of War”. Out January 29th, 2026 via Gate Of Doom Records
Rather than a surface-level promo interview, this episode focuses on the long story behind this record — the 13-year gap since the last full-length, the years of silence, the pandemic-era releases, and why this album exists now. Across the episode, we explore:
• Why FOR RUIN returned with a full album after more than a decade
• How the concept and title Painted In The Colours Of War took shape
• John Murphy’s songwriting process and how it has changed since the early days
• Recording and mixing the album at The Barn, North Cork
• Reuniting much of the Last Light era line-up
• The challenges of recording and collaborating at a distance
• How age, perspective, and time influenced the tone of the record
•The artwork, atmosphere, and emotional intent behind each song
• This is a true track-by-track conversation, covering all ten songs on the album
Whether you’re a longtime fan or hearing FOR RUIN for the first time, this episode offers a rare, honest, fan-focused conversation about making extreme metal slowly, deliberately, and on your own terms. We’re 13 subscribers away from 1,000, which is mad. If this kind of long-form, fan-driven metal interview is your thing, subscribing really helps this channel grow. Thanks for being part of it.
Band Links:
https://forruin.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ForRuin/