Prog Avant-Gardes MAITREYA’s Reflective And Heavy Single “Still Motion” Off Forthcoming EP “Auxesis” Out October 2024

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Montreal, QC – August 8, 2024

Prog Avant-Gardes MAITREYA’s Reflective And Heavy Single “Still Motion” Off Forthcoming EP “Auxesis” Out October 2024

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

Photo Credit: MG Ommert

Oshawa, Canada’s Maitreya has a new EP “Auxesis” coming out October 11, 2024, and they are now debuting their second single “Still Motion” to follow the exciting “The Traveler” released this past July. Meshed together with eccentric and riveting progressive metal, lyrically, the track is about gaining the benefit of stillness in clarity and awareness. Being able to forgive yourself for straying from your path, and learning as much as you can along the way. Guitarist Mark Wylie comments on the track:

“Many of my compositions are inspired by practice and studies of Yogic traditions. This song in particular is based on the experience of expansion felt in meditation. The attempt musically was to capture the type of motion felt in an astral out-of-body experience, while still remaining conscious of the physical body. Most notable of this effect compositionally is the rhythmic interplay used in the chorus section. The rhythm has a way of syncopating on and off the beat, creating a type of non-resolving momentum.”

The band goes on to explain that “Still Motion” distills the core features of the “Auxesis” EP into a single track. The marriage of musical intention and lyrical meaning work together to illustrate the journey of one’s spiritual path. The presence of soft, ambient sections is representative of victory and balance in one’s pursuit – while the darker, heavy moments portray the pitfalls and mistakes we make along the way.

Listeners are invited to experience the intricate melodic narrative, where both headbanging metal-heavy riffs and reflective vocal lines co-exist in the vortex of sonic alchemy. Maitreya is especially recommended for fans of The Contortionist, Twelve Foot Ninja, and Leprous.

Listen to “Still Motion” via its premiere on TheProgSpace HERE.

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

First single “The Traveler” at the following links:

Visualizer – https://youtu.be/l0zzmrJizfg​

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.facebook.com/maitreyametal | https://www.instagram.com/maitreyametal​

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“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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