{"id":21484,"date":"2026-07-13T07:35:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=21484"},"modified":"2026-07-13T07:35:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:35:33","slug":"livesay-enters-a-bold-new-era-with-risen-progressive-metal-veterans-return-stronger-heavier-and-more-inspired-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=21484","title":{"rendered":"Livesay Enters a Bold New Era with RISEN: Progressive Metal Veterans Return Stronger, Heavier, and More Inspired Than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIVESAY-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21485\" style=\"width:392px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIVESAY-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIVESAY-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIVESAY-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIVESAY-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIVESAY.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Progressive metal has always been about evolution, pushing boundaries, and refusing to stand still. With the release of their new album,&nbsp;<strong>RISEN<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>LIVESAY<\/strong>&nbsp;embraces that philosophy with their most inspired and dynamic work to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than just a new collection of songs,&nbsp;<strong>RISEN<\/strong>&nbsp;represents renewal, growth, and the next evolution of a band that has spent years crafting music built on exceptional musicianship, memorable melodies, and fearless songwriting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With two videos off this NEW EP surpassing over\u00a0<strong>1 MILLION VIEWS<\/strong>\u00a0on YouTube\u00a0<strong>LIVESAY<\/strong>\u00a0has the momentum for this release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drawing inspiration from the virtuosity of&nbsp;<em>Yngwie Malmsteen<\/em>, the timeless power of Deep Purple, the progressive brilliance of DGM, the arena ready melodies of Europe, and the technical mastery of early Dream Theater,&nbsp;<strong>RISEN<\/strong>&nbsp;delivers a listening experience that is both technically impressive and emotionally engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe title=\"LIVESAY- Take it to the Grave  (Official Video)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6FC8dJaB5EM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The album effortlessly moves between soaring vocal harmonies, infectious melodic hooks, intricate musicianship, and dark, mystical passages that showcase the band&#8217;s unmistakable progressive identity. Whether listeners crave memorable choruses, jaw-dropping instrumental performances, or immersive songwriting,&nbsp;<strong>RISEN<\/strong>&nbsp;offers something that resonates across the entire spectrum of rock and metal fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For&nbsp;<strong>LIVESAY<\/strong>, this album signifies much more than a musical milestone, it marks the beginning of an exciting new era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Our latest record\u00a0RISEN\u00a0marks a new chapter in the band&#8217;s history. We continue on our journey creating new progressive metal for our fans. With our exciting new lineup we look forward to all of you hearing what we have created.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That renewed energy is evident throughout every track. The chemistry of the band&#8217;s revitalized lineup fuels performances filled with confidence, passion, and precision, while the songwriting reflects a group eager to explore new creative heights without losing sight of what has made&nbsp;<strong>LIVESAY<\/strong>&nbsp;a respected name in progressive metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than chasing trends,&nbsp;<strong>RISEN<\/strong>&nbsp;stands as a celebration of musicianship and authenticity. Every song is carefully crafted to balance technical sophistication with emotional impact, proving that progressive metal can be both intellectually engaging and immediately memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is an album that feels ambitious without becoming inaccessible one that invites repeated listens while continually revealing new layers, textures, and moments of brilliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With\u00a0<strong>RISEN<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>LIVESAY<\/strong>\u00a0doesn&#8217;t simply continue its story they elevate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For longtime fans, the album is a rewarding evolution of the band&#8217;s signature sound. For new listeners, it serves as the perfect introduction to a band operating at the height of its creative powers. The next chapter has arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LIVESAY is a 5 piece all original melodic\/progressive Metal band from the Northeast who have self-sustained five incredible albums &#8211; Livesay &#8211; S\/T (1996), Darkest Hour (2000), Awaken the Giant (2010), Frozen Hell (2016), Chronicles (2019), SCARS (2023) and their new upcoming release RISE (2026). LIVESAY is a veteran of the big stage opening up for a literal &#8220;who&#8217;s who&#8221; of top National Acts in the country. They have shared the stage with Ronnie James Dio, Steve Morse, Y&amp;T, Dokken, Winger, Artimus Pyle, Lynch Mob, Ratt, Stryper, Mr. Big, Widow Maker, Dee Snider&#8217;s SMF, Angel, Dio Disciples, Jason Bonham, BulletBoys, Tyketto, Leslie West, Pat Travers, House of Lords, Autograph, Thin Lizzy, Vince Neil, Sebastian Bach, Quiet Riot, Michael Schenker, Danger Danger, Trixter, UFO, Fates Warning and many others. In addition to appearing at the &#8220;Rock N&#8217; Skull&#8221; Festival 2 years in a row in Illinois, The New York Metal Fest in Upstate New York, The Wolf Fest in Golden Colorado and The 2023 Enfield Town Celebration Festival, they have headlined many of their own shows over the years as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>LIVESAY&#8217;S sound is not easily classified; musical diversity is what powers this band. It can best be described as neo-classical, melodic, hard rock meshed with progressive elements that deliver a sonic symphony. The band draws influences &amp; inspiration from the likes of Yngwie Malmsteen, classic Deep Purple, DGM, Europe and early Dream Theater. With a magnitude of melodic, catchy hooks and vocal harmonies to the dark, mystical, heavy technical progression, there is something for every rock genre to latch onto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">LISTEN ON:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/o4ipothbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001KKiTK3_TEyZwD8Sf-RzE2ItaBmPDTMBmtpPphZ0SNa_rwux-3_RrhMYQ8yb0D7IwGj3Uawa2sPGbA3_t8KDJFjkmmWjX-zKoAMV1VX7woO1pRo8VmSkbQpLEYCUB5MKsZiQwnzRm-JQgnNyHkB2Opw4t6FozgVdfQFU0BxhqDWbzVtnFT8AvTw==&amp;c=fxzJZhdFH0h1_jCbDFxPGfHyHbtIHpdZYwU3z8ISiFZTzaqR1qtELw==&amp;ch=-IlyL1SWt5gOlrvFaqOOYPeqgF5cTfMmp2Hr-t_f_g-i_yQ4lhARzw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BANDCAMP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/o4ipothbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001KKiTK3_TEyZwD8Sf-RzE2ItaBmPDTMBmtpPphZ0SNa_rwux-3_RrhMYQ8yb0D7IwH2CKQbtAa8_s07NZaDJAFcoLC3dMc_HvIujRqBfwhodfgOxz0-qKO91QZdgGxwWa26mKAihO7BlBAnogLQzAd66KLXvfQBMMGTV4JutlR5q3KZBqvxO3H3cWDxD2If6y&amp;c=fxzJZhdFH0h1_jCbDFxPGfHyHbtIHpdZYwU3z8ISiFZTzaqR1qtELw==&amp;ch=-IlyL1SWt5gOlrvFaqOOYPeqgF5cTfMmp2Hr-t_f_g-i_yQ4lhARzw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLE MUSIC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: RISEN\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/2hC8pSwTwqo4ts1G1Y8Ayw?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Progressive metal has always been about evolution, pushing boundaries, and refusing to stand still. With the release of their new album,&nbsp;RISEN,&nbsp;LIVESAY&nbsp;embraces that philosophy with their most inspired and dynamic work to date. More than just a new collection of songs,&nbsp;RISEN&nbsp;represents renewal, growth, and the next evolution of a band that has spent years crafting music&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=21484\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Livesay Enters a Bold New Era with RISEN: Progressive Metal Veterans Return Stronger, Heavier, and More Inspired Than Ever<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21485,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=21484"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21484\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21486,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21484\/revisions\/21486"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/21485"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=21484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=21484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=21484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}