RUÏM was formed in 2020 by the Norwegian born, Grammy award winning guitarist Blasphemer (Rune Eriksen), known from acts such as Vltimas and Mayhem. Joining Blasphemer on drums is French born drummer César Vesvre (Agressor, Thagirion).

Driven by a firm desire to revisit the style of music he has dedicated himself to and been associated with since the mid 90 ́s and inspired by the rediscovery of a long lost tape of old, unused Mayhem-era riffs from 98/99, the concept of starting a new project based around these ideas manifested itself quickly. Soon, a new vision was born for an album immersed in Brazilian witchcraft and the left-hand path of the Umbanda tradition to deliver a new blackened opus in the vein Blasphemer has been synonymous with since his inception into Mayhem back in 1994 (until 2007).

Black Royal Spiritism – I – O Sino da Igreja’, RUÏM’s debut studio album, presents a glimpse of something new, unique, visionary and highly eclectic. A pitch-black offering, ‘Black Royal Spiritism’ is steeped in ominous and eerie, unnerving darkness, with each track meticulously woven with a sinister
undercurrent, given flesh by Blasphemer’s highly distinctive brutal riffing style.

Vocals on ‘Black Royal Spiritism – I – O Sino da Igreja’ are also handled by Blasphemer himself, sung in a mix of English, Portuguese and Norwegian, with lyrical themes rooted in a celebration and dedication to the lore and rituals of “linha da esquerda”.

Now, due to increased demand for live shows, a full line-up has finally been put together. The band will commence its live activities for exclusive festival performances, starting late 2024 and onwards.

Blasphemer comments – “So, it all begins anew. Very happy to have teamed up with my trusted partners in Doomstar Bookings for this new journey. Only a few selected festival shows will be booked, making the appearances unique and special. Venham à missa!”