Saor News

In the windswept grandeur of Scotland’s towering peaks and mist-laden lochs, the mythic resonances of SAOR‘s sound rise once again. Today, the band shares their masterful playthrough for their newest single, Amidst the Ruins. Amidst the Ruins draws inspiration from a bygone era, merging black metal’s raw intensity with Celtic folk’s heartfelt melodies. As echoes of forgotten paths and crumbling relics of history unfold before your eyes, this composition serves as a solemn reminder of heritage lost amidst the modern world’s clamor. Watch as the band eloquently intertwines guitar melodies, pounding drums and heavy basslines on Amidst the Ruins: https://youtu.be/wugVW7uwQsU

As the mists of time part like whispers through the Highlands, SAOR rises once more to weave a tapestry of history and modernity with their powerful new single, Amidst the Ruins. This first release offers a haunting glimpse into their highly anticipated upcoming sixth eponymous album, a majestic symphony blending black metal intensity and Celtic folk melodies.

Caledonian metal pioneer SAOR is now premiering the official music video for the brand new song, “Beyond the Wall,” which is taken from its upcoming fifth full-length album, ‘Origins!’ The song and video, which was created by Guilherme Henriques, can be found here: https://youtu.be/gsUqVnSQucM

Caledonian metal pioneer SAOR will be releasing its fifth full-length album, ‘Origins,’ on June 24 via Season of Mist! The album artwork, tracklist, and other details can be found below! Inspired by the myths and tales of the Scottish highlands, ‘Origins’ takes the listener deep into the Scottish heartlands while delivering SAOR‘s signature hybrid of atmospheric black metal and folk.

Caledonian metal band SAOR have won the category ‘Best Metal’ at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards. The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA’s) recognizes the best new Scottish music, shining a spotlight across an eclectic range of contemporary music genres.

Caledonian metal band SAOR have announced a remixed and remastered version of their third full-length ‘Guardians’. This new edition also contains the previously unreleased demo recording of “Dawn of Heroes” and will be released on vinyl and CD via Season of Mist. The release date is set for January 15, 2021. Pre-orders are live HERE.

Caledonian metal band SAOR are announcing two re-issues on Season of Mist. The debut record ‘Roots’ will be available on vinyl and CD, with the bonus tracks “Pictish Pride” (Ainshval cover) and “Yearning” (unreleased demo track). The release date is set for August 21, 2020.

Season of Mist is proud to announce the signing of Caledonian metal band SAOR. The band is currently in the process of writing new material.