In the wake of their 2022 EP, the inventive ‘I Don’t Know What I Am,’ Sydney’s alternative trailblazers Reliqa (Miles Knox – Bass, Benjamin Knox – Drums, Monique Pym – Vocals and Brandon Lloyd – Guitars) have unveiled plans for their much-anticipated debut album, ‘Secrets of the Future,’ which is set to drop on Friday, 31 May via Greyscale Records and Nuclear Blast Records.
“Aesthetic-wise, Secrets of the Future has some soft sci-fi elements to it, especially through the artwork and some of the soundscapes throughout. We say ‘soft’ because it’s not a fictional concept album, but with the album title focusing so much on the future, the vibes are inherently dark, ominous, foreboding, a little bit dystopian at times. Our songwriting style shifted in 2023 when we started writing this album, and that change in workflow is another reason why some of the songs on this record are so different to anything we’ve done before.”
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The band has released a single, ‘Killstar (The Cold World)’ – a compelling example of progressive metal, characterised by its incisive guitar work and sinuous vocals, interspersed with rapid delivery.
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Reliqa have captivated audiences as a support act for notable bands such as Spiritbox, Halestorm, Sevendust, BABYMETAL, and Northlane. In addition to their compelling stage presence, the band has also garnered significant attention through their singles, with tracks like ‘Doomed’ and ‘Mr. Magic’ collectively amassing over 2 million streams.
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