Emerging Artist Reviews

Song Review: The Tirith "The Slide"

by The Metalverse

Updated June 13, 2026

Progressive Rock outfit, The Tirith released their single "The Slide" leading towards their full album titled "Quetzalcoatl" coming on July 3rd.

The song starts with a rising synth that instantly builds a cinematic vibe as clangy guitar strumming is thrown into the fray. As the song builds, deep bass and bright organs are introduced, and a distant police siren can be heard. The Tirith's experimental and progressive influences are instantly recognizable as the band crafts a massive atmosphere filled with synth elements, but underlying is a nostalgic, 70s/80s classic rock vibe—which, as it turns out, is actually when the band started, before returning in 2010 after a 3-decade hiatus.

The track and upcoming album overall delves into themes of ancient history, exploring storytelling and mysticism dating back thousands of years ago. With a wide range of influences across rock, folk, jazz, country, progressive music and much more, The Tirith create a unique sound that feels distinctly new, while paying homage to what many would consider the golden age of music.

"The Slide" strikes an interesting balance of sound, reminding me of a modern Beatles-gone-progressive-rock sound that feels exciting. You can stream "The Slide" available now.

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