Progressive Metal outfit Forever In Transit is set to release their new album, “A Coming to Terms,” on September 13th, 2024. The follow-up to their 2018 debut “States of Disconnection” and 2019’s EP “Re:Connection,” “A Coming to Terms” delves deep into themes of identity, self-acceptance, and personal transformation.
Watch the official lyric video for the track “Enter the Void” feat. Diego Tejeida through the YouTube player below:
Led by multi-instrumentalist Dan Sciolino, the band has crafted a dynamic sonic journey that blends intricate, high-energy Progressive Metal with Ambient soundscapes. Known for their genre-spanning influences and commitment to artistic freedom, “A Coming to Terms pushes the boundaries of modern Progressive Metal.
A standout on the album is the track “Enter the Void,” featuring a guest performance by Diego Tejeida (ex-Haken, TEMIC) on keyboards. Tejeida, who also mixed the album, brings his signature atmospheric textures to the track, adding another layer to Forever in Transit‘s complex sound. The album was recorded by Nick Borgosz and mastered by Andy VanDette (Porcupine Tree, Rush, Devin Townsend), ensuring a production quality that complements the band’s visionary approach.
Commented Sciolino: “Our upcoming album ‘A Coming to Terms’ deals largely with the challenges of navigating the process of self-discovery, the difficulty of separating our concept of “self” and outside influences, and ultimately growth and the trials we go through to become the best version of ourselves. Lyrically, I explored many different perspectives of philosophy and spirituality as reference points. I wanted to find a balance between the positives of self-discovery and growth, but while respecting the trauma that we sometimes have to experience to get there. I hope anyone listening to the album will find some meaning in the concept we present on ‘A Coming to Terms.’”
Each track on the album serves as a chapter in the overarching narrative, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of self-identity. The album opens with “Let Go Your Earthly Tether,” a powerful introduction to the themes of detachment from biases and attachments that prevent self-awareness. “What Lies Beneath” addresses the conflict between our self-narratives and true identity, while “Streams of Thought” captures the frustration of searching for meaning and inner peace.
The journey continues with “I Cling to Threads,” which explores the challenge of letting go of expectations that cause suffering, and “Enter the Void”, a meditation on impermanence and the freedom that comes from releasing preconceived notions of who we should be. The album reaches its emotional climax with “Empty and Become Wind,” a track about self-actualization, and closes with the title track, “A Coming to Terms,” where acceptance and love for oneself are fully realized.
Dan Sciolino adds: “The album starts at a place where the narrator is questioning where they are in life and asking fundamental questions about who they are, especially when you strip away external attachment. From there, each track unveils a different step in the journey, until we arrive at a place where the narrator is at a place where they can fully accept the person they are, as they are, realizing that integrity to self is what will allow them to reach the goal they are after. Along the way, they have to navigate the pitfalls of their own biases and attachments, fears and insecurities, and emerge on the other side a better person. In a way, this is what Forever in Transit is for me – the lyrics are informed of my own experiences in this pursuit, but I wanted to present them in a way where anyone can find a bit of themself or their experience.“
About Forever In Transit:
Formed in Buffalo, NY, Forever In Transit is a Progressive Metal project spearheaded by Dan Sciolino. The band’s sound combines powerful, layered compositions with themes of introspection and personal growth. Since their 2018 debut, they have been pushing the boundaries of progressive metal with a unique blend of technical musicianship and thought-provoking narratives. With “A Coming to Terms,” the band continues to explore new sonic landscapes while remaining grounded in the Progressive ethos.
Pre-Order the album on Bandcamp: https://foreverintransit.bandcamp.com/album/a-coming-to-terms
Tracklist:
01. Let Go Your Earthly Tether
02. What Lies Beneath
03. Streams of Thought
04. I Cling to Threads
05. Enter the Void
06. Empty and Become Wind
07. A Coming to Terms
Lineup:
Dan Sciolino / Keyboards, Drums, Backing Vocals, Sound Design
Jeremy Schroeder / Guitar
Chris Lamendola / Vocals
Daniel Ross / Bass Guitar
Additionally:
Diego Tejeida / Keyboard solo on “Enter the Void“
Jeremy Schroeder / Bass Guitar on “Enter the Void“
Daniel Ross / Guitar Solo on “A Coming to Terms“