Ruin is the second album of the Norwegian band Cor Scorpii. Released June 5, 2018, through Dark Essence Records. This time the band introduces instruments atypical in metal, such as the accordion and the mandolin, and a new lead guitarist, Erlend Nybø (Funeral) Ruin was recorded at various locations over a period of three years. As with Cor Scorpii's debut album, Børge Finstad performed the mixing duties in his Toproom Studio. Mastering was done by Tom Kvålsvoll in the nefarious Kvalsonic Lab. Annika Beinnes contributes guest vocals on three songs. The album also features the clean vocals and occasional growl of Mats Lerberg (I Swear Damnation, ex-Funeral) guesting on three songs. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.