AZIOLA CRY is a Chicago-based instrumental prog trio featuring Jason Blake (Warr Guitar), Mike Milaniak (guitar), and Tommy Murray (drums). Known for their technical precision and dynamic compositions, they gained acclaim with The Ironic Divide, named Top Instrumental Prog Metal Album of the Year by Sonic Perspectives. The band has shared stages with The Aristocrats and played festivals like ProgDay and ProgStock. Their new release, Dysphoria Ritual, is described as their most ambitious yet, recorded by Steven Gillis, mastered by Grammy-winner Ted Jensen, and featuring artwork by Travis Smith.