Originally hailing from Australia, Ryan Ball has been living in Pennsylvania since 2000, playing in several local bands including Pure Outbreak, Incrypt and Despire.



In December 2004 he auditioned for the vacated drummer position after Crisis had parted ways with their previous sticksman, Josh Florian. Due to a "busted appendix" Florian was unable to join the group on the road with Kittie and Otep.



In January 2005 Ryan Ball joined the NYC hardcore band as their new drummer.