The Ruiner
Mastodon * Track #14 On The Hunter
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The Ruiner by Mastodon
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MastodonProduced by
Mike ElizondoWrited by
Brent Hinds & Troy Sanders & Brann Dailor & Bill KelliherAbout
A bonus track on The Hunter. As with “Deathbound,” “The Ruiner” was written during the Crack the Skye, but not included on the album as it didn’t fit with the concept “because they were just too heavy and too fast and crazy,” according to drummer Brann Dailor.
Vocals are by Troy Sanders.
The Ruiner Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You take life
Give nothing back
You need to return what you've stolen
You need life
To multiply
Devour all that surrounds you
[Chorus]
Heavy weighs the crown
Low hangs the head who wears it
[Verse 2]
Destroyer
Of all that's good
We don't need a death that surrounds you
The bolt strikes
To infect
We know your intentions are impure
[Chorus]
Heavy weighs the crown
Low hangs the head who wears it
[Bridge]
Sickness can't kill this love
Always alive in my heart
Sickness can't kill this love
Always alive in my heart
[Chorus]
Heavy weighs the crown
Low hangs the head who wears it
The Ruiner Q&A
Who wrote The Ruiner's ?
The Ruiner was written by Brent Hinds & Troy Sanders & Brann Dailor & Bill Kelliher.
Who produced The Ruiner's ?
The Ruiner was produced by Mike Elizondo.
When did Mastodon release The Ruiner?
Mastodon released The Ruiner on Tue Sep 27 2011.
What did Mastodon say about "The Ruiner"?
That was written during the “Crack the Skye” sessions as well. That one and “Deathbound” were the two from those sessions that were the furthest developed songs that didn’t get used for “Crack the Skye” because they were just too heavy and too fast and crazy. “Crack the Skye” had taken on this whole...