Streaming Now! MAITREYA’s New EP “Auxesis” and Video “Vestigial Memories” Explores The Turbulent Emotions of The Human Condition
New EP “Auxesis” Out October 11th, 2024
Ontario Show Dates + Supporting Felix Martin in Toronto Nov 19th
Photo Credit: Alex McFarland
Maitreya, the progressive metal powerhouse from Whitby, Canada, is set to unveil its third studio release “Auxesis” on October 11th, 2024. Alongside the EP, the band is debuting the music video for the track “Vestigial Memories”, showcasing the band’s trajectory into the modern progressive-metal sphere, featuring complex rhythms, genre-bending compositions, and a perfect balance of heavy and melodic elements. The band comments on the EP:
“The record is rich with a depth of sonic layers, so 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.”
The single “Vestigial Memories” is about trying to find peace inside the sea of memories that exist within you at all times. Exercising discernment on which memories to prune and which memories to hold dear is not an easy task.
Established in 2016, Maitreya (pronounced may-trey-ah) has become synonymous with cathartic musical expression, exploring the turbulent emotions of the human condition through a unique blend of heavy sounds and ethereal textures. “Auxesis”, Greek for ‘growth’, represents a significant evolution in Maitreya‘s musical journey where they dove deeper into ‘progressive’ aspects, experimenting with genre-jumping and more mathematical rhythmic concepts. The album is recommended for fans of Between The Buried and Me, Leprous, and Thank You Scientist.
The music video for “Vestigial Memories” and the full stream premiere for the EP “Auxesis” can be seen and heard on MetalInsider HERE.
“Auxesis” is due out on October 11, 2024, and is available for pre-order at https://maitreyametal.bandcamp.com
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In additional news, Maitreya will be hosting their EP release show next week in Oshawa, ON on October 17th along with supporting November 19th in Toronto, ON, double neck tapping virtuoso Felix Martin, the ambidextrous, Venezuelan-born musician, known for pioneering a new style of playing the electric guitar with his self-designed 14 and 16-string guitars.
Show Dates:
Oct 17 – Oshawa, ON – The Biltmore Theatre (EP Release Show) w/ Vision of Morpheus, Please Stand by, Wolves on Tape – info
Nov 19 – Toronto, ON – Sneaky Dee’s w/ Felix Martin, Ando San, Aunest – info
Track Listing:
1. Paradigm (6:47)
2. Still Motion (4:49)
3. The Traveler (5:32)
4. Vestigial Memories (5:21)
5. Arcana (6:05)
More Info – https://www.maitreyametal.com | https://www.facebook.com/maitreyametal | https://www.instagram.com/maitreyametal
