Press Kit

Biography

AZIOLA CRY is an instrumental progressive rock band from Chicago consisting of Warr guitar, guitar, and drums. Described as “rhythmically intricate, dark, and complex,” the band showcases “suburb musicianship” while having songs that have been described as “extraordinary” and “something special.” The trio has performed with bands such as The Aristocrats and Behold The Arctopus and made appearances at festivals including ProgStock, Prog Day, and M.A.R.S. Fest. Their most recent release, The Ironic Divide, made many top album of the year lists and won the Sonic Perspectives Top Instrumental Progressive Metal Album of the Year award. Now, the band is set to release a new album in early 2025 that promises to expand on their sound while venturing into new territories.

Jason Blake / Warr Guitar
Mike Milaniak / Guitar
Tommy Murray / Drums

Audio

Recorded at Transient Sound by Jim Siwek | Mixed at Transient Sound by Steven Gillis | Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound | Artwork by Micka Klauck. Photos

VIDEO

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Press

“I can confidently say that this is one of the best instrumental albums I have ever listened to in my life. Honestly I cannot get enough of the music presented on this release. The sheer technicality, complexity and heaviness of it all blows my mind. Do not sleep on this album, you will regret it.” - CAVE DWELLER MUSIC

“Aziola Cry marks its revival with an expansive collection of heavy, rhythmically intricate compositions for the contemplative ear, darker and more mysterious than the usual prog-metal lying in your CD collection...” - SONIC PERSPECTIVES

“Powerful, bass-heavy riffs collide with jarring rhythms, weaving in and out of odd time signatures for an effect that’s as discomforting as it is soothing.” - METAL SUCKS

“One thing is for sure, you can’t fail to be impressed by the superb musicianship of this trio.” -THE PROGSPACE

Contact

Record Label: Sensory Records Promotion: Earsplit Public Relations Email: info@aziolacry.com