My Ruin, a Los Angeles, CA, USA-based hard rock band, was formed in 1999 by lead singer Tairrie B in the wake of her former band Tura Satana, which was previously known as Manhole. Although originally intended as a solo project for her debut album 'Speak & Destroy', My Ruin quickly became a band when she met guitarist and co-songwriter Mick Murphy.

The band has been subject to various line-up changes since forming.Their current lineup includes:Tairrie B - VocalsMick Murphy - Guitar, Bass, Drums Releases:Speak & Destroy (1999, UK release; 2000, US release) (Spitfire/Snapper)A Prayer Under Pressure Of Violent Anguish (2000) (Spitfire/Snapper) To Britain With Love.

.. and Bruises (2001; only released in the UK) (Live) (Snapper)The Shape Of Things To Come (2003) (Century Media)The Horror Of Beauty (2003) (Century Media)The Brutal Language (2005) (Rovena/Undergroove)Throat Full Of Heart (2008) (Rovena/Undergroove)Alive On The Other Side (2008) (Rovena/Cargo)Ghosts and Good Stories (2010) (Tiefdruck)A Southern Revelation (2011) (free download from myruin.

bandcamp.com) Former Members:Chris Lisee - Bass (2005-2009)JD - Drums (2008-2009)Marcelo Palomino - Drums (2008)Matt Lechevalier - Drums (2005-2007)Yael - Drums (2000-2005)Jason Brunk - Bass (2005)Jonny Chow - Bass (2004-2005) Meghan Mattox - Bass (1999-2004)Melanie Makaiwi - Guitar & Bass (on Speak & Destroy) They have a dedicated fanbase, most notably in the UK.

Their sound consists of passionate and angry vocals set against heavy metal riffs and beats. Vocalist Tairrie B and Mick Murphy began a side project known as The Lvrs. Mick Murphy has another side project known as Neanderthal.