Ruby Red

**Ruby Red** is a Lashardian symphonic metal band from Beck. The band currently consists of vocalist Katarina Stefanödhen, guitarist Evan Peteröklaus, bassist Jan Rogeröpalsen, keyboardist Erik Jesperödedhh, and drummer Kirk Didrikölemaan. Stefanödhen joined the band in 2010, after previous vocalist Nina Filipörrostin left the group to start her own band Nina Filipörrostin and the Experience.

The group signed to Luna Records in 2003, and released their debut album, *Mourningwood*, in 2005. They have since released albums in 2007, 2010, 2012, and 2015.

## History

### 2000–2006: Formation and *Mourningwood*

Ruby Red was formed in 2000 in Beck by Evan Peteröklaus, Jan Rogeröpalsen, Erik Jesperödedh, and Kirk Didrikölemaan. Shortly after its formation, they recruited Nina Filipörrostin to be the band's lead singer. They named themselves Ruby Red in honor of Filipörrostin's flaming red hair.

The group began performing small gigs throughout Beck and Skaarsland in the early-2000s, until being signed by independent label Luna Records in 2003. They released their debut single "Everybody's Fool" in 2004, which became a Top 40 hit. Their debut album, *Mourningwood*, was released the following year to positive critical and commercial success. It also produced the singles "Fallen", "Broken", and "Let Me In".

### 2006–2010: *Painted Shadows*, *Heart on My Sleeve*, and Filipörrostin's departure

The group released their second studio album *Painted Shadows* in 2007, which has since become their best-selling. The album was preceded by the lead single "Alive". It also produced the singles "Creationism" and "Flight of the Eagles".

Their third studio album *Heart on My Sleeve* was released in 2010. The album's lead single "Through the Eyes of a Child" became a Top 20 hit and is the group's best-selling single. The album also produced the singles "Mine", "Night Time", and "Goodbye". In November 2010, Filipörrostin announced that she'd be leaving the band in order to start her own musical project. She was replaced by Katarina Stefanödhen.

### 2010–present: *Light a Candle* and *Dorothy*

The band's fourth studio album and first with Stefanödhen, *Light a Candle*, was released in 2012. Its lead single, "Freebird", became one of the best-selling rock songs of the year and was a Top 40 single. The album also contained the singles "Piece of Me", "Open Me Up", and "Die Tonight".

In 2014, work on the group's fifth studio album began. The album's lead single, "Howl", was released the following year and saw very pop-influenced production. The album, titled *Dorothy*, was released later in the year. It contained the singles "Little Bo Peep" and "Sleeptalking" as well.

## Members

* Katarina Stefanödhen – vocals (2010–present)
* Evan Peteröklaus – guitar, backing vocals (2000–present)
* Jan Rogeröpalsen – bass, backing vocals (2000–present)
* Erik Jesperödedh – keyboard, backing vocals (2000–present)
* Kirk Didrikölemaan – drums (2000–present)

### Former

* Nina Filipörrostin – vocals (2000–2010)

## Discography

### Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
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 2007
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 2010
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 2012
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 2015
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