MAITREYA Reimagines Progressive Metal With Instrumental Trumpet Versions of “Traveler” and “Still Motion” Off Forthcoming EP “Auxesis” Out October 2024

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Montreal, QC – September 13, 2024

MAITREYA Reimagines Progressive Metal With Instrumental Trumpet Versions of “Traveler” and “Still Motion”

New EP “Auxesis” Out October 2024

L-R: Brandon Pellatt (Drums) | Mark Wylie (Guitar) | Matt Cutrara (Vocals) | Lyam Morrison (Bass)

Photo Credit: Alex McFarland

Canada’s progressive metal outfit Maitreya is set to release unique instrumental trumpet renditions of their tracks “Traveler” and “Still Motion”. These innovative releases showcase the band’s commitment to complex compositions and genre-bending tendencies. The releases give a nod to the band’s influences in the jazz-fusion realm, offering fans a fresh perspective on their intricate songwriting. They comment on the tracks:

“We’ve always been interested in exploring the intersections between different musical styles. These trumpet versions allow us to showcase the melodic intricacies of our compositions in a completely new light. Sometimes as a band, we ask ourselves if we are a metal band that plays jazz, or a jazz band that plays metal. These reiterated versions, featuring trumpeter Paul Callander, are representative of the bridging of these two worlds.”

These two singles are the last teases before the new EP “Auxesis” EP drops on October 11th, 2024. It offers listeners a glimpse into Maitreya‘s evolving sound and their commitment to musical exploration.

Formed in 2016 in Whitby, Ontario, Maitreya has quickly established themselves as a force in the progressive metal scene. Their sophomore album “Hyper Reels” (2021) solidified their reputation for creating music that is both beautiful and devastating, exploring themes of metaphysical reality and artificial intelligence.

From intricate rhythms to powerful breakdowns, Maitreya is redefining what progressive metal is. They are recommended for fans of Twelve Foot Ninja, Leprous, and Thank You Scientist.

Listen to instrumental trumpet renditions for “The Traveler” and “Still Motion” at the following links:

The Traveler – https://youtu.be/7FpgN8DKZ3k

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​Still Motion – https://youtu.be/U_vsid51Qes

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“Auxesis” is due out on October 11, 2024, and will be available for pre-order at https://maitreyametal.bandcamp.com.

Visualizers:

“The Traveler” – https://youtu.be/l0zzmrJizfg

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“Still Motion” – https://youtu.be/xc6lnO_yml8

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Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3Whrogn​

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​

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“Just relaxing and enjoying a catchy riff is not an option with Maitreya anyway. If you like complex song structures and styles that are woven together without compromise, Maitreya is the right place for you.” – Musika

“We’re always on the hunt for interesting new metal bands, and Canada’s Maitreya certainly qualifies. The band’s newest single, “Catalyst”, treads familiar progressive metal territory – think vocals similar to Leprous and instrumentation akin to older BTBAM – but rest assured it sounds fresh.” – New Fury Media

“Heavy metallers Maitreya recognize the value of dreams with their new single and music video for “Bloom,” a rifftastic blast of progressive metal.” – V13

“What’s on the menu here is a wide range of flavours. There’s something to suit the taste of any serious metal fan. This relatively new band has some good ideas and knows how to execute them. Despite the current restrictions, these guys have plenty of time to bring the Maitreya brand to the fore.” – The Prog Space

“What we have here with Hyper Reels is a fresh take on both progressive metal and metalcore in general. Ten high-powered and heavy efforts that go in a myriad of unexpected and thrilling directions. If there’s one thing Maitreya do well on Hyper Reels, it is to keep you guessing all the time.” Games, Brrraaains & A Headbanging Life​
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​“Ambitious and aggressive, Canada’s Maitreya break boundaries from the beginning with Departed. Heavy, contemporary metal chords are underscored by droning, chorusing vocals, but blink and you’ll miss them as Maitreya soon change direction to a growling verse pandemonium. Their riffing is adventurous and deadly, cutting through weighty, rolling rhythms and movements.” – Jace Media

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