"Anthropozän" is divided into a number of movements that combine sublimated introspection, awestruck reverberant melodicism and widescreen neo-classical grandeur. Concerned with the Anthropocene epoch - dating from the start of significant human impact on Earth's geology and ecosystem – the track ruminates on the self-destruction of humankind through preoccupation with short-term comfort and pleasure-seeking, serving as a perfect introduction to the breadth of sound from a young band already reaching expert heights of haunting magnificence.
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.