Hailing from the mist-clad highlands of Scotland, SAOR is a band that breathes life into history with their majestic blend of black metal intensity and Celtic folk melodies. Guided by the spirit of Caledonia, SAOR's music transcends time, echoing the ancient tales of their homeland.

Amidst the melancholy ruins and the grandeur of nature, their new album, ‘Amidst the Ruins’, majestically intertwines the past with the present. From the haunting echoes of “Glen of Sorrow” that recounts the betrayal of the Massacre of Glencoe, to the forest's whispered secrets in “The Sylvan Embrace” featuring cellist Jo Quail, each track is a portal to Scotland’s rich heritage. With “Echoes of the Ancient Land” and “Rebirth”, listeners are invited on a journey through weathered glens and ethereal hills, where each melody reveals a narrative of strength, sorrow, and renewal.

This album is a tribute to the timeless landscapes and ancestral spirits, capturing the soul of a nation in every note.

 

For fans of PANOPTICON, WINTERFYLLETH, DRUDKH, UADA.

Artwork by Julian Bauer.

 

Tracklist:

01. Amidst the Ruins (12:41)

02. Echoes of the Ancient Land (11:41)

03. Glen of Sorrow (12:05)

04. The Sylvan Embrace (08:19)

05. Rebirth (14:10)