Saros (band)

Saros is an American extreme metal band based out of San Francisco, California. The band was formed in 2004 and has released a demo (given out for free at shows) and one full length (Five Pointed Tongue, released on Hungry Eye Records, 2006). The album features the band's distinct epic song structure, melded to fast-paced melodic riffing. Saros is Leila Abdul Rauf (Guitar and Vocals - currently an active member of Amber Asylum and Vastum), Ben Aguilar (Guitar), Tim Scammell (Bass) and Blood Eagle (drums - previously of the band Weakling.)

Saros
OriginSan Francisco, California, US
GenresDeath/doom, progressive metal, black-doom, blackened death metal
Years active2004–present
LabelsProfound Lore Records
Hungry Eye
Associated actsWeakling
Amber Asylum
Websitewww.sarosphere.net
MembersLeila Abdul Rauf
Ben Aguilar
Tim Scammell
Sam Foster

Five Pointed Tongue received favorable critical reaction, Metal Coven describing it as "pretty damn good",[1] and Void Expression describing it as "one of the most promising debut releases of the past year".[2]

The band has completed recording their second album, titled Acrid Plains. Produced by Billy Anderson, the album was released in March 2009 on Profound Lore Records.

References
  1. F. Justin Ossmann (January 2007). "Saros - Five Pointed Tongue review". metalcoven.com. Retrieved 9 January 2008.
  2. "Saros - Five Pointed Tongue review". voidexpression.net. April 2007. Retrieved 9 January 2008.
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