ountry of origin: United States Location: Los Angeles, California Status: Active Formed in: 1982 Genre: Heavy/Power Metal Themes: Occultism, Battle, Death Current label: Fireflash Records Years active: 1982-1988, 2008-present Not to be confused with: • Ruthless (Power/Heavy Metal from Keene, New Hampshire) • The Ruthless (Melodic Death Metal from Jacksonville, Florida) American power metal band from Los Angeles, California Formed in 1982 by vocalist Sami De John and guitarist Kenny McGee. The original lineup included Jack Black (bass), Todd Billings (drums) and Roland Schroader (guitar). Ruthless. The word in itself means “without mercy”. Formed in 1982 by vocalist Sammy D., and guitarist Kenny McGee. The original lineup included Jack Black (bass), Todd Billings (drums) and Roland Schroader (guitar). After playing local clubs for a while, the band built a very large and loyal following.