Maitreya is a progressive metal quartet based in Whitby, Ontario, known for pushing the boundaries of heavy music through complex compositions, experimental fusion, and introspective philosophical plots.
Since forming in 2016, Maitreya has carved a distinct identity within the GTA music scene, captivating audiences with genre-bending arrangements and intense, yet often whimsical, live theatrics.
Driven by a forward-thinking, avant-garde ethos, Maitreya fuses elements of modern metal with funk, jazz, electronic and ambient music—blending technical proficiency with conceptual storytelling to create immersive soundscapes that are both cerebral and cathartic.