Beneath Me

Caelestia

CAELESTIA are a four-piece progressive and melodic death-metal band from Athens, Greece. CAELESTIA was created […]
By Chelsea Jennings
March 19, 2015
Caelestia - Beneath Me album cover

CAELESTIA are a four-piece progressive and melodic death-metal band from Athens, Greece. CAELESTIA was created in 2012 by singer Dimitria. CAELESTIA'S latest release "Beneath Abyss" was released in February 2015 via Inverse Records.

The entire release fits together nicely as there is a contrast between progressive, melodic metal and death metal on "Beneath Abyss". CAELESTIA offer every metal fan something that they can really enjoy, no matter which style of metal they prefer. There are the deep, guttural, growling vocals from Nik, contrasted with the melodic, almost soothing vocals of front-woman Dimitria. The contrast of vocals is matched with both heavy, driving drumbeats and deep guitar riffs, and at other points with more melodic melodies that almost sound like symphonic metal at points. The musical style reminds me somewhat of DIMMU BORGIR and Nik's vocals remind me of those sung by DIMMU BORGIR front-man Shagrath.

Tracks like "Blessing Of Tragedy" and "Mi Ultima Vida" feature primarily heavy, grovelly vocals from Nik while Dimitria provides secondary melodies throughout the songs. Other tracks such as "Beneath Abyss" and "Silent Despair" are primarily dominated by Dimtria's vocals and accompanied by Nik's heavier, groveling voice in the background. The music alternates similarly between heavy, grinding death metal vibes, and more melodic pieces that can almost resemble symphonic music at points throughout the release.

Whiel the sounds might seem completely opposite in writing, in reality they work quiet well together. This release can offer something to fans of both death and progressive, symphonic metal alike to enjoy. CAELESTIA clearly shows musical, and vocal versatility throughout their release. It sets the platform for a solid future in which the band can take any of a few different directions on their next release. Or another combination of several different directions if so desired. While many bands may not have the ability to pull of so many different sounds as CAELESTIA does on "Beneath Abyss" the musical ability of this group is exceptional, as are the vocal abilities of both Dimitria and Nik as singers. This combination of sounds is a smash hit for CAELESTIA. It works well.

 

9 / 10

Almost Perfect

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"Beneath Me" Track-listing:

1. Malleus Maleficaru
2. Gate Of Shadows
3. The Grand Sublimation (Instrumental)
4. Blessing Of Tragedy (ft. Bjoern Speed)
5. Beneath Abyss (ft. Andrew Geo)
6. Mi Ultima Vida
7. Secret Rite (ft. Markus Freiwald)
8. Silent Despair (Instrumental)
9. Lake Of Decay
10. The Rise Of The Hidden Nature

Caelestia Lineup:

Dimi V. - Vocals
Panos V. - Guitars
Vassilis T. - Guitars
Nik P. - Bass + Vocals

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