An ontological journey through progressive metal
Founded on the premise that music must recover its soul and distance itself from cold virtuosity, Cavada Project was born. A progressive metal endeavor led by composer Juan Pablo Cavada, the project has just released its debut single, ‘Abraxas’. A musical piece that also serves as an existential manifesto inspired by the literature of Hermann Hesse.
Taking the novel “Demian” by the brilliant German Nobel Laureate in Literature as its central axis, ‘Abraxas’ explores the violent yet necessary process of shattering certainties to reach a new awareness. The song invokes the deity that gives the single its name: that point of union where light and shadow, the divine and the demonic, coexist in a necessary balance.
“The bird struggles out of the egg. The egg is the world, and whoever wants to be born must destroy a world. Abraxas is the home of that duality. My sonic search inhabits that space: a deep melancholy that is not afraid to explode into heavy power when the narrative demands it,” explains Cavada, emphasizing how his philosophical vision deeply permeates his comprehensive aesthetic and artistic proposal.
In a market dominated by immediate consumption, Cavada Project positions itself as an anti-systemic act. It is music designed for the ritual of attentive listening, aimed at discerning listeners seeking lyrical depth and atmospheres that invite introspection.
‘Abraxas’ was recorded at Estudios Piso 3 and Blinded Productions. It was produced by Danny Barrera, outstanding guitarist of the band Éntomos. Juan Pablo Cavada was in charge of guitars and vocals, accompanied by Javier Barahona on bass and Franco Mitchell on drums. The release also features a music video directed by Abysmo Films. This marks the first step toward the release of Cavada Project's debut album, which will be titled “Karma 1” and promises to be one of the revelations of Chilean metal in 2026.
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