Artist description Boasting influences as wide ranging as Hypocrisy, Skyclad and Dream Theater; and with members of the band having gained experience in high profile acts Epitaph and DesolatioN, Ruins of AMber create a brooding mass of extreme, yet technical and melodic metal.

Music Style Dark Melodic Metal

Similar Artists Dimmu Borgir, Samael, Amorphis

Artist History Ruins of Amber are a newly established dark atmospheric metal band on the UK scene, formed Feb 2003. With a slot on the prestigious Dungeonfest III within 6 months of incarnation, RoA are beginning to establish themselves as a force within the scene.

Group Members Kev - Vox Owen - Keyboards, Additional Vox Stu - Guitars Al - Drums Rik - Bass

Press Reviews A few cult fans of Epitaph were here expressing their interest in what Ruins of Amber were going to be like this afternoon. Featuring a blend of Epitaph and Desolation in their membership, surely this was a formula for success. Delightfully, they produced some wonderfully dark ambient guitar sounds, pumping drums and high-screamed/throat-ripped vocals that fitted right in- which was the greatest delight of all for me. I think that Kev's vocals didn't quite work fully with Desolation, yet his almost "replacement-status" of the Epitaph singer has improved my enjoyment of this group immensely! I would describe the music as a whole as driving gothic-thrash of a high calibre. Unfortunately, the keyboards were rather low in the mix, which is a shame because Epitaph always had some excellent driving keys to look forward to and make your head swim. This was Ruins of Amber's second live show, and prospects are surely very good for their future. The set grew in enjoyment as it went on and climaxed with their final track. Keep your eye on Ruins.

Location Alsager, Cheshire - United Kingdom

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