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  Following the release of their debut EP, 'Effigies of Time', Ambrius have revealed a new video for the track 'Breathe'. 'Breathe' is laid bare to remind anyone who hears it going through hard times to stay strong. The song's lyrics are inspired from the perspective of someone whose country has been invaded, causing everything they cherished to be taken away or destroyed for others gain and greed. Ambrius delivers important reflection and observation with clarity in what are unimaginable times for so many. The new track is an example of the fierce and cathartic nature of what is one of the most impressive metal underground debuts this year. While Ambrius is most likely a new heavy metal band you've yet to discover, that is set to change with the group announced for Bloodstock's New Blood stage this August. Featuring former members of metal acts Oakhaart and Tempestora, the Gloucester metallic cohort has spent time honing lessons learnt and applied...

  Ambrius is most likely a new heavy metal band you've yet to discover, but that is set to change. Featuring former members of metal acts Oakhaart and Tempestora, this Gloucester metallic group has spent time honing lessons learnt and applied a pure bloodied combination of art and craft to produce one of the best emerging metal debut EPs heard in recent times. The debut EP 'Effigies of Time' sees Ambrius romping out the gates with their own unique take on heavy metal which paints huge dark orchestral and symphonic sonics that are complimented with technical heavy metal acrobatics. Crucially, at the beating heart of this forthcoming release is the importance of songwriting, melody and a flaming hot side dish of diversity. Shiers explains, "Metal is and probably always will be the main source of music I listen to, however, I’ve always loved and appreciated many genres of other music, including classical bodies of work. Like Metal, classical music has such a dark but beau...