Progressive metal band Maitreya embodies catharsis in musical expression, designed to explore the turbulent emotions of the human condition. They are set to release their highly anticipated single “The Traveler”, which leads their forthcoming EP “Auxesis”, which will come out in October 2024. The seed idea for the song can be traced back to a silly cover of RATM’s “Bulls on Parade” and it drifts between jazz-funk-reggae hybrid with metal. He band comments:
“We’re excited to share The Traveler as the lead single from our upcoming EP, Auxesis. The central theme of Auxesis is growth, and this single boldly demonstrates our new ‘branches’ while digging deeper into our root concept. “The Traveler” showcases theatrical vocal narratives, groove-centric experimentation with genre-jumping, and heavy, drop-tuned breakdowns. Lyrically it is rooted in hurt and displacement. Dealing with feelings of betrayal and a breakdown of communication.”
“Auxesis” is rich with a depth of sonic layers such that the listener can yield new discoveries after multiple listens. The complexity of the music is subtle, making it accessible to general audiences but also intriguing to the advanced, musically inclined demographics. There’s a strong poetic focus to create an artistic work ripe with emotional and philosophical commentaries on the human condition. It is recommended for fans of Between The Buried and Me, The Contortionist, and Twelve Foot Ninja.
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