Following its premiere on Kerrang! Radio asAlex Baker’s Fresh Blood Artist of The Week, Ursus are excited to share their new video ‘Totem’ (released on all streaming platforms February 22nd 2019).
‘Totem’ was recorded by George Lever (Sleep Token, Loathe, Holding Absence) at G1 Productions, Wells, Somerset. The latest mammoth offering from Ursus has been packed with off-kilter time signatures, guttural screams and disgustingly brutal riffs leaving every last tooth in your skull rattling long enough for you to hit repeat.
“The concept and title Totem’ refers to a place where bodies would be stored before the ground became soft enough to dig, because of very cold temperatures; This was referred to as a “Totem house”. The lyrical content of the song is based around the story of a person being buried alive whilst their loved ones mourn, unaware they’re still alive and going through the most horrific and slow death.” – Joe Grimes
Ursus are a 4 piece tech-metal band from Swindon/Bristol. Having self-released several singles recorded with longtime collaborator and producer George Lever, and have gone on to play with a host of bands across the UK such as Loathe, Shields, Lotus Eater, Martyr Defiled and Parting Gift, as well as being a highlight at Techfest 2018.
Be sure to catch the band live April 8th at Mad Sounds – The Black Heart, Camden in association with Live Flame Events