Release Date April 25th, 2026
Format Digital EP
Genre Progressive/Experimental Metal
Origin United States
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Manuel has been building a name through a mix of progressive metal, Latin influences, and socially aware songwriting. Led by guitarist Manuel Urgiles, the band has already earned attention in underground circles through festival appearances and constant live activity around the Northeast. Their music pulls from several corners of heavy music without losing sight of aggression or identity, and “Parasite” continues that direction with an approach rooted in technical musicianship, cultural expression, and sharp lyrical themes.
“Parasite” attacks modern greed, class division, manipulation, and exploitation with a furious attitude that runs through the entire EP. The material blends progressive metal with percussion textures and vocal collaborations that add variation without watering down the heaviness. The social commentary comes through clearly, though the band avoids turning the songs into lectures. There is anger in these tracks, frustration too, and that emotional charge gives the EP its strongest moments.
Musically, “Parasite” shifts between crushing riffs, technical guitar passages, groove-driven sections, and experimental ideas that pull from outside traditional progressive metal formulas. The Latin elements bring character into the songwriting and stop the EP from falling into mechanical territory. Some transitions are sharper than others, and a few moments drift into ideas that could have used more refinement, though the band’s ambition stays admirable throughout the release. Manuel clearly wants to push beyond predictable structures and safe writing choices.
“Parasite” combines technical metal with cultural identity and political frustration without sounding artificial. Manuel avoids falling into sterile progressive metal territory where musicianship becomes the entire focus. The emotion behind the material gives the EP its strongest edge. Even with some uneven pacing and sections that could have benefited from stronger editing, the release still leaves a strong impression because of its energy and willingness to explore different angles within heavy music.
Fans of progressive metal mixed with experimental touches and socially charged themes should give “Parasite” a chance. The EP offers enough aggression, atmosphere, and creative songwriting to stay engaging across its runtime, even if not every idea reaches the same level. People open to genre fusion and technical songwriting will find several memorable moments here.
| 7.0
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