ARYANAS Volkskrieg CD

The 2023 CD reissue of the demo Volkskrieg by the Canadian black metal project Aryanas, released via Sword Productions, is a professional archival edition of material that originally surfaced in the deep underground. Based in Québec, Aryanas is known for a very specific, traditional style of black metal that aligns with the raw and uncompromising sounds of the Canadian scene. This release serves to preserve the Volkskrieg demo, which captures the project's early, skeletal essence, characterized by a lo-fi production and a cold, militaristic atmosphere. The music on Volkskrieg is defined by its minimalist approach, utilizing repetitive, sharp guitar riffs and a thin sound that evokes the spirit of 1990s demo tapes. The songwriting avoids complexity, focusing instead on creating a harsh and desolate wall of sound that emphasizes a sense of historical struggle and misanthropy. By issuing this material on CD, Sword Productions, a label often focused on limited, underground black metal releases provided a more accessible format for a project that had previously operated in relative obscurity. The physical presentation remains true to the necro aesthetic of the original recordings, featuring simple, stark artwork that reflects the bleak and hostile nature of the music contained within.