SAOR announce new album, release first single "Amidst the Ruins"
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Inspired by a hillwalking journey through the desolate remnants of an older world, Amidst the Ruins captures the stark contrast between the echoes of a once-great heritage and the distractions of our modern lives. This anthem draws listeners into a reverent reflection of Scotland’s sacred past, where the very ground holds stories of strength and identity now overshadowed by fleeting, shallow pursuits.
Guided by the spirit of Caledonia, SAOR’s latest opus majestically intertwines melancholy with grandeur, bridging the past and present through their evocative soundscapes. From the sorrowful betrayal chronicled in Glen of Sorrow to the forested whispers accompanying The Sylvan Embrace, each note serves as a portal to Scotland’s rich heritage, embodying tales of strength, sorrow, and renewal.
Watch the music video for Amidst the Ruins on the Season of Mist YouTube channel here.
Amidst the Ruins is out February 7th, 2025 on Season of Mist.
Tracklist:
1. Amidst the Ruins (12:41)
2. Echoes of the Ancient Land (11:41)
3. Glen of Sorrow (12:05)
4. The Sylvan Embrace (8:19)
5. Rebirth (14:10)
Out of the mists, where lore whispers in the winds, SAOR, the heralds of Caledonia’s primeval beauty and ancient tales, rise once again to enrapture souls far and wide. Their newest offering, Amidst the Ruins, is an epic voyage set to rekindle the fires of heritage and resurrect the valor that courses through Scotland's vast landscapes.
Since their emergence in 2013, SAOR has beckoned listeners to transcend the mortal plain, intertwining the ferocity of atmospheric black metal with the gentle, haunting melodies of Celtic fold. Andy Marshall, the sage bard and architect of SAOR's sound, continues his pilgrimage through the verdant glens and stark highlands, revealing sights both ethereal and eternal through his music.
Building upon the chronicles of old, the forthcoming album Amidst the Ruins stands proud, a timeless sentinel amidst the sands of time. For in this work, Marshall, the visionary, has deftly woven strands of modern-life dissonance into the rich tapestry of Scottish lore, enshrining the enigmatic contrast between the remnants of a glorious yore and the often-elusive grasp of the present day. This auditory saga resounds with the resonance of ruined structures and forgotten paths, its melodies steeped in the reverence for sacred ground and a lament for the disconnect wrought by modernity.
