The Ruins of Beverast is a German blackened doom metal project from Aachen, founded in 2003 by Alexander von Meilenwald - formerly the drummer of black metal band Nagelfar. Von Meilenwald writes, records and performs all instruments and vocals on studio material himself, while live shows since 2013 have featured an expanded line-up. Seven albums released through Ván Records have built the project a devoted following in the extreme metal underground, with the press noting its cinematic scope and uncompromising density.
The Ruins of Beverast released their seventh full-length album Tempelschlaf on January 9, 2026 via Ván Records.
The band undertook the Tempelschlaf Release Tour in January 2026, playing Köln, Hamburg, Dresden and München.
Angry Metal Guy awarded Tempelschlaf a score of 4.0/5.0, calling it 'growth, experimentation, and excellence'.
The Ruins of Beverast are scheduled to perform at the Alcatraz Metal Festival in Kortrijk on August 7, 2026 and at Brutal Assault in Jaroměř on August 8, 2026.
The band joined 1349's 'The Wolf & The King Eastern European' tour in May 2025 alongside Vitriol and Sarcator.
Black metal concert featuring The Ruins Of Beverast and Esotheric + at UTConnewitz club.
Hypnotic black metal The Ruins of Beverast performs in Warsaw with funeral doom legend Esoteric and German Imha Tarikat. Concert at Klub Hydrozagadka on 23 November at 19:00.
Hypnotic atmospheric black metal from Germany: The Ruins of Beverast in Kraków with legendary Esoteric and rising star Imha Tarikat.
Black metal concert featuring The Ruins Of Beverast and Esotheric + in Berlin.
Black metal concert with The Ruins Of Beverast and Esotheric + at Bastard Club.
Black metal concert with The Ruins of Beverast and Esoteric in Burglengenfeld.