Песнь Опричника by AARSLAND
“Song of the Oprichnik” is a new solo album by Ruslan Aarsland, author of such books: ‘Dungeon Synth: The Rbirth Of The Legend’ and ‘Russian Black Metal’. This album consists of one experimental track over half an hour long. “Song of the Oprichnik” continues the sound philosophy of such albums as Aarsland - ‘Rasputin’ and Devilgroth - ‘Ivan Grozny’. Oprichniki are soldiers from the personal guard of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. Oprichniki guards wore black clothes, and their symbols were a broom and a dog's head. Also this army had a resemblance to a military-monastic order. Their life was governed by a statute that resembled a monastic one and implied daily services, abstinence and fraternal meals.
The song is sung as if on behalf of the oprichnik himself, translating his view of the world and his formidable disposition. The lyric is written using the old Church Slavonic language.
This song is for those who appreciate atmosphere and for whom music is a ritual! Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of medieval Russia. To the rough and primitive hum of guitars and archaic voices.
Tracklist
| 1. | Песнь Опричника (Song of the Oprichnik) | 34:03 |
Credits
Team:
Ruslan Aarsland - All instruments, vocals, lyrics and mixing.
Natalia Uporova - Lyrics
Silvana Dark - Cover art
Toten Art - Logo and layout
Label: Taibola Records
Distribution: Metal Of Crypt and Nadeln Production.
NOTE: The album on CD comes with a special bonus track.
License
All rights reserved.
Aarsland was founded in Siberia, Novosibirsk, but 2018 is based in Moscow. The first demos in the genre ambient Aarsland recorded in 2005-2007. But only in November 2012 the first album is released. AARSLAND - the name of the band is formed simply from my name Ruslan (from the ancient Arslan) AARSLAND - thanks to a mix of Metal, Ambient and ritual chants, forms its own style DRONE BLACK METAL.