Metal Mayhem ROC: Maiah Wynne of Envy of None on Rush Reunion & ‘Stygian Wavz’

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October 18, 2025 • 32 mins

From winning a songwriting mentorship at 19 to recording with Rush legend Alex Lifeson, Maiah Wynne has become one of modern rock’s most captivating new voices. In this Metal Mayhem ROC exclusive, she opens up about the making of Envy of None’s haunting new album Stygian Wavz, her creative bond with Lifeson and Andy Curran (Coney Hatch), and how the project evolved from a mentorship into a genre-bending collaboration. Maiah discusses the band’s cinematic sound, introspective lyrics, and the visual identity behind their videos and artwork — plus she shares her emotional reaction to the Rush 2026 reunion announcement. Chapters 00:00 – Show Open / Host Intro & Setup 02:11 – Maiah Wynne Introduction 03:05 – Formation of Envy of None 04:59 – Musical Style & Influences 07:16 – Vocal Dynamics & Recording Process 10:04 – Album Themes & Imagery 13:04 – Lyric Writing & Contributions 15:24 – Visual Identity & Music Videos 20:58 – Charitable Efforts & Latest Single 25:22 – Rush Reunion & Future Plans 27:52 – Solo Project Links Metal Mayhem ROC → https://metalmayhemroc.com Envy of None → https://envyofnone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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