Anareta, hailing from the vibrant city of New Orleans, is an intriguing ensamble that produces an amalgamation of orchestral and cinematic metal, characterized by an unrelenting string section integrated with traditional metal instrumentation, and haunting, anguished vocals. Their music offers a unique and fresh take on heavy metal by blending layers of extreme harshness and delicate beauty. Drawing inspiration from dark, metal atmospheres, Western classical composition structures, and a punk ethos, Anareta has crafted a sound that is both innovative and captivating. The band came into being in 2018 when longtime friends and bandmates, Carey Goforth on guitar, Mackenzie Hamilton on viola, Sam Hollier on cello, Sarah Jacques on lead vocals and bass, Louise Neal on violin, and Boyanna Trayan...