Advanae is the debut release from Sydney band Carmeria, and what an opener it is. The album is the perfect introduction to the epic symphonic sound of the band, and there is no note or song out of place. The album tells a story, one that is at times sorrowful, at times uplifting, and at times heavy. It is a saga, and this is a song not intended for the deaf.
What more can I say? Advanae is a beautiful operatic piece that feels like the soundtrack to the dark and brooding theatre. But I assure you, it does not stray too far from metal; the vocals and strings serve as a counterpoint for heavy guitar and growled verses. Heavy Metal has always had a connection to the classical and the theatrical, and Carmeria tap into that.
My pick for favourite songs would have to be Carpe Noctem, To Lead the Blind, and Eternity (It’s worth the wait), but on the whole, it’s a solid album.
Carmeria: Facebook
Release Year: 2021
Label: self-released
Category: Album
Country: Australia
Reviewed by William Ferguson
