Instrumental US prog rock trio Lux Terminus released their second album, Cinder, last month. The band feature keyboardist Vikram Shankar (who also features in Silent Skies and performs live with Pain Of Salvation), bassist Brian Craft and drummer Matthew Kerschner. The trio released their debut album, The Courage To Be in 2018
"Cinder, for us, is a musical reflection of our core vision as an artist," the band say. "We aim to create instrumental music where the piano and keyboards are at the forefront, breaking free from their usual role as a supporting element in progressive metal. It’s crucial that melody, dynamics, and emotion remain at the heart of the songwriting, even as we push technicality and ‘djenty’ heaviness to the limit. Cinder is about burning with intensity and risk—creating passionate, vibrant art that challenges both personal limits and conventional boundaries."
