Amidst the Ruins
by Saor
Bart
Bart
While the last couple albums kinda veered off into areas that weren't as pleasing to my ears, I've always dug this band. This is my favorite album of theirs since Forgotten Paths came out back in '19. The songs are long but they're worth it seeing the whole song come together. Really strong release.
Favorite track: Echoes of the Ancient Land.
Alex Decknadel
Alex Decknadel
An absolutely fantastic addition to Saor's catalog, Amidst the Ruins is an album that is very much Saor but unfolds in new and rewarding ways. What could've been a simple reliance on formula to appease fans turned into something more.
I saw it as adhering to Andy's formula first listen. But I listened to it again, and noticed some new influences. I think one of the biggest successes is The Sylvan's Embrace, which sounds like a Scottish version of a Of The Wand and The Moon song.
A must listen. Favorite track: Rebirth.
I saw it as adhering to Andy's formula first listen. But I listened to it again, and noticed some new influences. I think one of the biggest successes is The Sylvan's Embrace, which sounds like a Scottish version of a Of The Wand and The Moon song.
A must listen. Favorite track: Rebirth.
KevinFR
KevinFR
An incredible album, one of my favorite album of 2025 ! SAOR found the perfect balance between the celtic folk instruments and the agressiveness of Black Metal.
Amidst the Ruins and Rebirth are both perfect representation of this album, the folkloric part breathes, brings some fresh air without being too present as it can be in folk metal band, the metal part is then here to pin down the listener bringing him back to the ground.
A must have ! Favorite track: Rebirth.
Amidst the Ruins and Rebirth are both perfect representation of this album, the folkloric part breathes, brings some fresh air without being too present as it can be in folk metal band, the metal part is then here to pin down the listener bringing him back to the ground.
A must have ! Favorite track: Rebirth.
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In the age of apathy, where comfort blinds the eyes,
We'll rise from the ashes, reclaim what time denies.
Hollow echoes in the chambers of our soul,
As we tread on sacred soil, a heritage untold.
Forgotten whispers of the ancients, carried by the wind,
In a time where roots unravel, and the essence grows thin.
We will rise from the ashes!
Shadows and sky, spirits abide,
In defiance, we soar, where civilizations died.
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Amongst the heathered hills, where thistles proudly sway,
I trace the footprints left by those who paved the way.
Majestic forests rise, like guardians of old,
The secrets they've beheld, in stories yet untold.
Amongst the towering pines, where shadows intertwine,
I trace the footprints left in the tapestry of time.
The forest stands as witness to the tales it gently holds,
Of ancient souls who ventured through these glens and woods untold.
In the fading twilight's glow, where echoes softly fade,
I trace the footprints left in memories we've made.
As the stars begin to dance upon the canvas of the night,
We bid farewell to this journey, bathed in celestial light.
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Glen of Sorrow
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In battle's fury, we met our end,
Betrayed by foes, who'd no mercy to lend.
Now in death's embrace, we linger here,
In the realm of shadows, our spirits appear.
The winds carry tales of our demise,
Of treachery beneath the darkened skies.
Our restless souls, forever bound,
To these haunted glens, where sorrow's found.
Arise! O ancestors, from the depths below,
Arise! To witness our sorrow, to feel our woe.
Arise! In these glens where we fell, betrayed and were slain,
Arise! Grant us strength to ascend, to break from our chains.
Arise! O warriors of old, rise high, stand tall,
Arise! Against the tyranny that holds us thrall.
Arise! Let our spirits soar, like eagles in flight,
Arise! To reclaim our glens, in the fading light.
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Into the sylvan embrace, where we will find our cure,
Under the leaves, where our dreams will endure.
Follow the song of the trees, forest of healing grace,
Leading the way to our sanctuary, our sacred place.
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Rebirth
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Upon the stones, where moonlight gleams,
A portal opens, within our dreams,
To realms unseen, by mortal eye,
Where ancient spirits fly.
Through the mists, a beckoning hand,
Guides us forth to distant lands,
Amidst the hills, where darkness dies,
And rolling moors, where wisdom lies.
In the realm of rebirth, our souls alight,
Where past and future merge in sight,
Upon the path of ancient lore,
We're bound by fate, forevermore.
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about
Hailing from Glasgow and inspired by 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 latest 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 Jo Quail, each track is a portal to Scotland’s rich heritage. This album is a tribute to the timeless landscapes and ancestral spirits, capturing the soul of a nation in every note. 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.
Amidst the melancholy ruins and the grandeur of nature, their latest 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 Jo Quail, each track is a portal to Scotland’s rich heritage. This album is a tribute to the timeless landscapes and ancestral spirits, capturing the soul of a nation in every note. 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.
credits
released February 7, 2025
All music composed and performed by Andy Marshall unless stated below.
GUEST MUSICIANS:
Ella Zlotos - Female Vocals, Tin Whistles, Low Whistles, Uilleann Pipes
Carlos Vivas - Drums
Jo Quail - Cello & FX on "The Sylvan Embrace"
Àngela Moya Serrat - Violin on "Amidst the Ruins", "Echoes of the Ancient Land" & "Rebirth"
Miguel Izquierdo - Viola on "Amidst the Ruins", "Echoes of the Ancient Land" & "Rebirth"
Samuel C. Ledesma - Cello on "Amidst the Ruins", "Echoes of the Ancient Land" & "Rebirth"
RECORDING:
Andy Marshall - Vocals, Guitars, Bass recorded at Fortriu Studios, Scotland Nikolaus
Jira - Female Vocals, Tin Whistles, Low Whistles and Uilleann Pipes recorded at Nikolaus Recordings Studio, Germany
Jose Garrido and Daniel Sabugal - Drums recorded at NewLife Studios, Spain
Mattias Eklund - Violin, Viola and Cello recorded at Farkosten Studios, Spain
Chris Fielding - Mixing and Guitar reamping at Penylan Studio, Wales Tony Lindgren - Mastering at Fascination Street Studios, Sweden
ARTWORK:
Artwork by Julian Bauer (julianbauer.com)
Layout by Adrien Bousson
All music composed and performed by Andy Marshall unless stated below.
GUEST MUSICIANS:
Ella Zlotos - Female Vocals, Tin Whistles, Low Whistles, Uilleann Pipes
Carlos Vivas - Drums
Jo Quail - Cello & FX on "The Sylvan Embrace"
Àngela Moya Serrat - Violin on "Amidst the Ruins", "Echoes of the Ancient Land" & "Rebirth"
Miguel Izquierdo - Viola on "Amidst the Ruins", "Echoes of the Ancient Land" & "Rebirth"
Samuel C. Ledesma - Cello on "Amidst the Ruins", "Echoes of the Ancient Land" & "Rebirth"
RECORDING:
Andy Marshall - Vocals, Guitars, Bass recorded at Fortriu Studios, Scotland Nikolaus
Jira - Female Vocals, Tin Whistles, Low Whistles and Uilleann Pipes recorded at Nikolaus Recordings Studio, Germany
Jose Garrido and Daniel Sabugal - Drums recorded at NewLife Studios, Spain
Mattias Eklund - Violin, Viola and Cello recorded at Farkosten Studios, Spain
Chris Fielding - Mixing and Guitar reamping at Penylan Studio, Wales Tony Lindgren - Mastering at Fascination Street Studios, Sweden
ARTWORK:
Artwork by Julian Bauer (julianbauer.com)
Layout by Adrien Bousson
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Saor Scotland, UK
Caledonian Metal from Scotland - Est. 2013.
shows
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Apr 17Weinheim, Germany
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Apr 18Graz, Austria
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Apr 21Prague, Czech Republic
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Apr 23Leipzig, Germany
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Apr 25Bochum, Germany
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Apr 26Paris, France
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Apr 27Lyon, France
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May 16Waren, Germany
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Jul 5Janzé, France
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Sep 2019
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