Hailing from Costa Rica, progressive metal band Time’s Forgotten are closer to releasing their fifth studio album, Songs of Awakening, on October 4th, 2025, via Melodic Revolution Records.
The band celebrates a 20-year musical journey with the release of the new 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.
The band said this about the new track:
“Sidewalk Hero is about letting go, about taking the step to make that difficult decision that will change your life for the better. Sometimes we lose ourselves along the way, this song is a calling to find yourself again and start anew.”
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
Pre-order the album here: https://timesforgotten.bandcamp.com/
‘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.
Time’s Forgotten is:
Priscilla Ruiz, vocals
Jorge Sobrado, drums
Chalo Trejos, bass
Ari Lotringer, lead guitar
Juan Pablo Calvo, keyboards, guitar, and vocals
