When: 2011
Where: New England
Genre: Rock/Symphonic Metal
FFO: Nightwish, Edge of Paradise, Within Temptation
Having existed in some form or fashion since 2011, Anaria currently consists of vocalist Jessica Mercy, guitarists Sergio Salvucci and Dan Spinney, bassist Matt Frotten, and drummer Johnathan Jena. The band is genre-defying, but the most prevalent elements in their music are symphonic metal, modern rock, and cinematic scoring, with a sprinkling of pop.
Anaria has released five full-length albums – Ancestors (2014), Seasons of the Mind, Vol. 1: Inception (2015), Exile (2020), Holding Cell (2024), and Between Loving and Dying (2026). Their latest single, “From the Dark,” hit streaming platforms back in March. All of their audio, video, and photo production is done in-house, as Sergio and Jessica have built their own production company. Jessica also doubles as a freelance singer/songwriter.
To learn more about Anaria, or to simply keep up with their various goings-on, follow them on all the usual socials/streaming services!
“From the Dark”
“Chasing Shadows”
“Awaken”
“Wings of a Butterfly” (HIM cover)
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