Forward progress is a privilege--not a right.

Amid an ocean of unsigned Bay Area bands, no one act personifies this statement with as much fervor and dedication as the four San Jose musicians that comprise Called to Ruin.

Since 2002, Called to Ruin have played anywhere and everywhere they can get its music heard. Whether performing for a few friends or mesmerizing a sold- out crowd at Palo Alto's The Edge, Called to Ruin leaves it all on stage.

The band members' hard work ethic and devotion to their crafts have quickly propelled Called to Ruin up the ranks in the Bay Area music scene.