“Unto the Dawn” is the second single to arrive from CARMERIA’s forthcoming third studio album Ex Cathedra, scheduled for independent release on October 30, 2026. The Australian symphonic metal and gothic rock band present an anthem of support in “Unto the Dawn,” inspired through their own experiences of providing care to loved ones and the positive impact CARMERIA’s music has had onto their growing online community.
Continuing the Gothic grandeur established in the first single “Caelira,” “Unto the Dawn” is an enthralling melodic offering that carries somber moments and uplifting elements. The track is infused with a message of hope and comfort in the face of the shadows, “We cannot take another person’s suffering away, but we can help ease the burden through love and support.”
“Unto the Dawn” was written and arranged by CARMERIA singer/songwriter/producer Jordan von Grae. The song is about providing support for a loved one. Acknowledging that often we do not have the means to alleviate another’s pain, “Unto the Dawn” instead focuses on the importance of being present and supportive in dark times.
“Unto the Dawn” draws on personal experiences of offering love and support to a friend in a period of turmoil, and serves as a love letter to fans and listeners who have expressed to CARMERIA that their music has aided them with comfort in times of difficulty.
The comfort and companionship of CARMERIA’s music is revealed through their Patreon community, The Carmunity, a number of whom participated as extras in the video for “Unto the Dawn.” With some members travelling over 1,000km to be at the shoot, this release embodies the power of music.
The official music videos for “Unto the Dawn” and their previous single “Caelira” were designed and developed by Jordan von Grae, produced by Jordan von Grae and Mishka Bobrov, and directed, filmed and edited by Greg Oroth. Filmed at VAMP by Lisa McGuigan in the Hunter Valley region of NSW, the accompanying music videos form part of the broader visual identity surrounding Ex Cathedra, which sees CARMERIA embracing a Gothic and vampiric masquerade aesthetic through glittering masks, lavish garments and sweeping cloaks.
Ex Cathedra was mixed by Jordan von Grae and mastered by Miro Mastering. The album and single covers were designed by Jordan von Grae, illustrated by Hassane and coordinated by Mishka Bobrov. Album photography was completed by Matt Bartolo.
About CARMERIA:
CARMERIA are an independent Australian band from the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, blending symphonic metal, gothic rock and melodic rock into a sound built around soaring choruses, cinematic arrangements, dark atmosphere and narrative-driven songwriting. Drawing influence from artists such as Kamelot, HIM, Nightwish, Ghost and Powerwolf, the band balance dramatic orchestration and gothic imagery with melodic immediacy and an energetic live presence. It is a contrast that has seen audiences affectionately describe CARMERIA as “Party Goth,” a fitting shorthand for a band equally comfortable embracing shadow, spectacle and celebration.
Formed in Sydney in 2012, CARMERIA’s original lineup disbanded the following year before the project was rebuilt in 2014 around founding guitarist Jerry Zahija and vocalist and songwriter Jordan von Grae. Keytarist Mishka Bobrov joined in 2018, followed by bassist Emma Louise Nagy in 2021, completing the band’s current core lineup. Throughout their history, CARMERIA have remained completely independent, with members taking active roles across songwriting, production, visual design, social media and the business behind the band, allowing them to maintain a strong creative identity across every aspect of the project.
CARMERIA released their debut EP Awakening in 2013, followed by the standalone singles “Carpe Noctem” and “Solaris,” before issuing their first full-length album, Advenae, in 2021. Their second album, Tragédie D’amour, arrived in 2024, followed by the 2025 EP Trinity: Volume I. Along the way, the band have built a strong live reputation through national headline and co-headline tours and support appearances with artists including Flyleaf, Toehider, Wednesday 13, Davey Suicide, Valhalore and Battle Beast. Jordan von Grae also fronts Australian alternative hard-rock band Bad Moon Born and appeared on Vivaldi Metal Project’s 2022 album EpiClassica.
Community has become an equally important part of CARMERIA’s identity. Through Patreon, a members-only Discord server and their live shows, the band have cultivated a close-knit group of fans, friends and supporters known as The Carmunity, with an emphasis on connection, creative expression and giving people a place to belong. That sense of shared experience carries directly into the band’s music, where themes of grief, resilience, love, isolation and solidarity are explored through emotionally direct lyrics and theatrical, melody-driven arrangements.
In 2026, CARMERIA return with their third full-length album, Ex Cathedra, a record that expands the band’s established symphonic and gothic foundations with a stronger melodic rock influence. Centred on the idea that suffering is an unavoidable part of life but despair is not, the album represents a further evolution in CARMERIA’s songwriting, production and visual identity while remaining rooted in the qualities that have defined the band from the beginning: melody, storytelling, independence and connection.
CARMERIA is:
Jordan von Grae — Vocals
Jerry Zahija — Guitars
Mishka Bobrov — Keytar
Emma Louise Nagy — Bass
Connect with CARMERIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarmeriaMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmeria
X: https://x.com/carmeria
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CARMERIA
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/carmeria
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@CarmeriaMusic
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/carmeria
Track Listing:
- “Ex Cathedra”
- “Wings”
- “Unto the Dawn”
- “The Ashenheart”
- “Embrace the Moon”
- “Phantasma”
- “A Rose Divine”
- “Caelira”
- “Shadows in the Sunlight”
- “Echoes of the Dream”