Hailing from Costa Rica, progressive metal band Time’s Forgotten celebrates their 20-year musical journey with the release of their fifth studio album, Songs of Awakening. Known for blending intricate compositions with atmospheric textures, the band delivers a record that delves into themes of empathy, renewal, and self-discovery—inviting listeners to let go of the past in order to begin again. The album will be released on October 4th, 2025, on Melodic Revolution Records.
The band said this about the new track:
“‘Alight‘ is the first single out of “Songs Of Awakening” our fifth studio album. It is about pushing forward, about getting up from the blows life tend to give you. It’s about finding the strenght and light inside you through love, courage and kindness.”
The video was shot at an iconic Costa Rican building: La botica Solera, one of the oldest buildings in the capital with tons of history. It was shot by Oscar Herrera from Fotosono studios and edited by Juan Pablo Calvo.
”We wanted to show the world that there is a way out, that something good is always waiting for us at the end of every path we choose. All we need is to learn to love ourselves a little more each day,” says Juan Pablo Calvo, the band’s keyboardist, rhythm guitarist, and producer.
Musically, the band explores a more modern side of progressive metal while staying true to their signature melodic style and storytelling. ”We didn’t want to sound like a mathematical equation, but we did want to incorporate some of those elements into this album,” says Calvo. ”There are lots of electronic textures, driving grooves, layered instrumentation, and rich vocal harmonies. This is our heaviest record to date, but also our most vulnerable.”
To close the album on a powerful note, the band assembled a choir of about 25 fellow singers-including friends, family, and members of other bands, for the song “Forgiveness,” emphasizing the themes of inclusion and togetherness.
Tracklisting:
1. The Shallow and the Deep 08:15
2. Placesof Healing 06:08
3. Departure 05:12
4. Nighttime 06:39
5. Sidewalk Hero 06:33
6. Alight 05:19
7. Surrender 05:45
8. Forgiveness 06:24
Time’s Forgotten is:
Priscilla Ruiz, vocals
Jorge Sobrado, drums
Chalo Trejos, bass
Ari Lotringer, lead guitar
Juan Pablo Calvo, keyboards, guitar, and vocals
