Marvin Ruiz hails from Houston, TX USA and is the sole rhythm and lead guitarist and primary songwriter of the bands Devourment (Relapse Records), Stabbing (Century Media Records), and Nephilim Grinder.
**Devourment** is an influential American death metal band formed in **1995 in Dallas, Texas** and widely regarded as one of the key acts in the **slam death metal** and **brutal death metal** subgenres. ([Wikipedia][1])
Known for their uncompromisingly heavy sound and relentless brutality, Devourment made a lasting impact with their early releases — including the demo *Impaled* and the seminal 1999 album *Molesting the Decapitated* — which helped define the sonic blueprint for slam death metal with crushing riffs, ferocious blast beats, and guttural vocals. ([Wikipedia][1])
The band’s history has been marked by multiple break-ups and reformations, often tied to lineup changes and personal setbacks, yet they’ve persevered to release several full-length albums, such as *Butcher the Weak*, *Unleash the Carnivore*, *Conceived in Sewage*, and *Obscene Majesty*, earning a devoted following in the underground metal scene. ([Devourment][2])
Over the years, Devourment has toured internationally and become celebrated for their ferocious live shows, maintaining a reputation as one of the heaviest and most influential acts in extreme metal. ([Devourment][2])
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devourment?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Devourment”
[2]: https://www.devourmentofficial.com/epk?utm_source=chatgpt.com “EPK — Devourment”
**Stabbing** is an American **brutal death metal** band formed in **2021** out of the **Houston, Texas** extreme music scene. They quickly made a name for themselves by blending ferocious, high-speed riffs, guttural vocals, and relentless brutality rooted in classic ’90s/early-2000s death metal influences. ([Ghost Cult Magazine][1])
From early releases like their *Ravenous Psychotic Onslaught* EP, Stabbing’s sound was defined by a raw, visceral approach that resonated with underground fans and critics alike. They followed that with their **2022 full-length debut *Extirpated Mortal Process***, showcasing dense, punishing songwriting. ([metalforcesmagazine.com][2])
The band’s profile continued to rise in the death metal world, leading to a **worldwide record deal with Century Media Records** in 2024 and revamped tracks featuring guest appearances from scene stalwarts. ([Theprp.com][3]) In 2026 they prepared to release their sophomore album *Eon of Obscenity*, further pushing the boundaries of brutal death metal with blistering intensity and thematic depth. ([Ghost Cult Magazine][1])
