Nearly two decades after its release, “Carrion” by Parkway Drive takes on a symphonic twist. The Australian band unveils a new version of their classic, recorded with an orchestra at the Sydney Opera House!
The track’s signature riffs and Winston McCall‘s vocals remain at the forefront, but the orchestral arrangements shift the atmosphere. Before the first notes are struck, the singer addresses the crowd: “To those who have always wanted to sing at the Opera, this is your moment.” The audience wastes no time and joins the song in unison.
This rendition will feature on HOME – Live At The Sydney Opera House, due for release on December 4 through Epitaph Records. The album will contain 20 tracks, including the previous “Prey” and a few guests, including Nooky and Jenna McDougall.
Recorded on June 9, 2025 before around 2,000 spectators, the project was also captured in a documentary film. After its world premiere in Sydney on November 10, multiple screenings are organized internationally, ahead of a wider North American release on November 18.
With this reinterpretation, Parkway Drive revisits one of the defining tracks from their early days without seeking to dull its power. A new facet of “Carrion” to be discovered in video.
