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Over the last three years Swiss Black Metal band AARA have crafted an epic tripartite interpretation of Charles Robert Maturin‘s 19th century Gothic novel, “Melmoth The Wanderer“. With concluding installment “Triade III: Nyx“, this trilogy comes to a mesmerizing and truly ominous end. The new album, which consists of six elegant and powerful melodic Black Metal hymns, is officially released via Debemur Morti Productions. Listen to it here:

Well known as vibrant and restless artists, composer Berg has already allowed us a glimpse into AARA‘s musical future:

“The successor to “Triade III: Nyx” is already composed. There are no plans yet when the album will be ready, but I think it will come in 2024. Thematically, we break away from a literary concept and turn to more real events, but everything in due time…“

Vocalist and lyricist Fluss adds:

“It will not again be about a work of literature, but instead be a concept album inspired by a historical occurrence. We will probably try rather to create an atmosphere than to retell a story. Otherwise, we will certainly continue to adapt literary or historical themes for AARA. We do not know yet what it will concretely be. A spontaneous inspiration will probably decide that!“

“Triade III: Nyx” achieved second place in German print mag Legacy‘s soundcheck and was awarded the “dynamite” certificate by Rock Hard Italy. More words of praise can be found throughout the metal press:

“AARA bring to a close this thunderous trilogy that began just two years ago and now concludes with “Triade III: Nyx,” the most immersive of the Melmoth trio. That they deliver this final chapter with fervor and Black Metal force that swallows you whole makes the impact undeniable and something to which you will have no choice but to submit.” (Meat Mead Metal)

“If you like intensity and uncompromising aggression elegantly wrapped around melancholy, check out this release.” (Infernal Masquerade)

“In conclusion, “Triade III: Nyx” is an excellent example of modern atmospheric black metal. […] A dark, powerful and diverse record with remarkable melodies and a captivating atmosphere.” (Metal Bite)

The album is officially released on CD, vinyl and digital. Band merchandising (t-shirt, zip hoodie, patches) accompanies the release. Orders are possible via the label’s EU, US and Bandcamp shops.

Please note: Due to a mistake at the pressing plant, all first press “Triade III: Nyx” LPs come with the slipcase included with the exclusive DMP version. The two editions differ solely through the colour of the vinyl.

Switzerland’s AARA was founded in 2018 by vocalist Fluss and multi-instrumentalist Berg to create art highly influenced by atmospheric Black Metal. Sporting an epic, classical feel, their sweeping compositions aim to take the listener through the darkest alleys of human existence.

Soon after releasing their debut record “So fallen alle Tempel” in early 2019, AARA joined forces with Debemur Morti Productions, releasing their mosaic EP “Anthropozän” that same year.

Barely a year after their debut, AARA unveiled a new full-length record in April of 2020. A conceptual look into Europe’s Age of Enlightenment, “En Ergô Einai” sees AARA take their accomplished sound to new heights of mature artistic expression. Opened with a haunting acoustic intro courtesy of Vindsval (BLUT AUS NORD), “En Ergô Einai” is a triumph of fluid melodic euphoria and classical elegance, setting an even higher watermark in a bright, young discography. The third album and beginning of a trilogy, namely “Triade I: Eos“, was released in March 2021. In this epic and dramatic new work of art, AARA are interpreting the Gothic novel “Melmoth The Wanderer” (1820) of Irish writer Charles Robert Maturin. Venturing forth into the next chapters of Maturin‘s work, AARA crafted the second part of their trilogy, “Triade II: Hemera“. The six tracks of brutally melodic, top-tier Black Metal was released in May 2022. The third and final album of the Melmoth trilogy sees the light of day on March 31st, 2023.

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Shortly before the release of the third part of the Melmoth trilogy, AARA unexpectedly unveil two unorthodox and extraordinaire tracks of melodic Black Metal. The post-Black Metal vibe as well as the calmer, almost Shoegazing moments and the distinct production grant the songs a melancholic and ethereal mood. “Phthonos“, thus, evokes a spectacular play between light and darkness. The digital 2-track-EP is officially released via Debemur Morti Productions and can be listened to in full here:

The Swiss band worked together with an external sound engineer for the first time, namely well-known German producer Markus Stock (EMPYRIUM, ALCEST). Accordingly, “Phthonos” represents a musical experiment and a new approach to AARA‘s Art. Composer and guitarist Berg narrates:

“It was an interesting experience to attempt at creating music outside of the Triade series. We were mainly interested in finding out how AARA‘s sound would work with a different production, and I think it would definitely be an option. If we will work further with that kind of sound remains to be seen. Compositionally, however, we are certainly going in a different direction than what you can hear on “Phthonos” after the completion of the Melmoth series. The whole next concept album is already written, and it is quite different to the Triade albums, the “Phthonos” EP as well as the two previous long players. But maybe we will stick to that ‘more organic’ sound. We will see!“

“Phthonos” is available digitally via the label’s Bandcamp shop.

Switzerland’s AARA was founded in 2018 by vocalist Fluss and multi-instrumentalist Berg to create art highly influenced by atmospheric Black Metal. Sporting an epic, classical feel, their sweeping compositions aim to take the listener through the darkest alleys of human existence.

Soon after releasing their debut record “So fallen alle Tempel” in early 2019, AARA joined forces with Debemur Morti Productions, releasing their mosaic EP “Anthropozän” that same year.

Barely a year after their debut, AARA unveiled a new full-length record in April of 2020. A conceptual look into Europe’s Age of Enlightenment, “En Ergô Einai” sees AARA take their accomplished sound to new heights of mature artistic expression. Opened with a haunting acoustic intro courtesy of Vindsval (BLUT AUS NORD), “En Ergô Einai” is a triumph of fluid melodic euphoria and classical elegance, setting an even higher watermark in a bright, young discography. The third album and beginning of a trilogy, namely “Triade I: Eos“, was released in March 2021. In this epic and dramatic new work of art, AARA are interpreting the Gothic novel “Melmoth The Wanderer” (1820) of Irish writer Charles Robert Maturin. Venturing forth into the next chapters of Maturin‘s work, AARA crafted the second part of their trilogy, “Triade II: Hemera“. The six tracks of brutally melodic, top-tier Black Metal will be released on May 13th, 2022. Recordings for the third and final album of the Melmoth trilogy have already begun.

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AARA release “Triade III: Nyx

Swiss Black Metallers AARA release “Phthonos”