Streaming Now! MAITREYA’s New EP “Auxesis” and Video “Vestigial Memories” Explores The Turbulent Emotions of The Human Condition

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Montreal, QC – October 10, 2024

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

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

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​

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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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