Short Bio
Time’s Forgotten is a progressive rock/metal band from Costa Rica that has its origins back in 2004 when they formed under founder and keyboardist Juan Pablo Calvo. After that, they’ve released three studio albums as a proper band: A Relative Moment of Peace (2006), Dandelion (2009), and The Book of Lost Words (2012), co-written by Calvo and Ari Lotringer, the band’s lead guitarist. During that time, they played in the most important theaters in the country, ranging from 500 to 1000 in attendance, quite an accomplishment for a band in a tiny country. They have opened for Angra and Avantasia and played the acclaimed Baja Prog Fest back in 2007.
They have also won the ACAM award twice for prog record of the year, and Juan Pablo won the best audio engineer in 2018. Furthermore, they have had great national and international reviews of their work during the years, including being on the cover of Costa Rica’s most important newspaper twice.
In 2015, due to burnout, they decided to go on hiatus and returned in 2019 to start a new chapter in the band, this time changing the vocalist from male to female. Former vocalist Francisco Longhi was replaced by newcomer Priscilla Ruiz, who brings more versatility and vocal tools to the mix.
Their fourth album is called “Shelter” and was released in 2022 under the US label Melodic Revolution Records and is being supported with the “Defying the System Tour” with concerts in the most important Costa Rican festivals and venues, plus dates abroad.
For 2025, they will release a Symphonic EP, plus their fifth album, later in the year, as part of celebrating the 20 years of the band, with the accompanying tour
to support it.
Band Members
Juan Pablo Calvo
Keyboards, Vocals & Rhythm Guitars
Priscilla Ruiz
Lead Vocals
Ari Lotringer
Lead & Rhythm Guitars and Backing Vocals
Gonzalo Trejos
Bass & Backing Vocals
Jorge Sobrado
Acoustic & Electronic Drums
Download EPK HERE
MRR Discography
New Album (2025) CD, Digital & Streaming
Shelter (March 16, 2022) CD, Digital & Streaming
Moment of Clarity (June 4, 2022 ) Digital Single
Outsider (December 23, 2021) Digital Single
City (January 17, 2020) Digital Single
Latest Releases
Self Released Discography
The Book of Lost Words (June 16, 2012) CD & Digital
Dandelion (July 7, 2009) CD & Digital
A Relative Moment of Peace (August 12, 2006) CD & Digital
Awards
ACAM award two times for prog record of the year and Juan Pablo won the best audio engineer in 2018.
Time’s Forgotten Online
Facebook: www.facebook.com/timesforgotten
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesforgottenband/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/timesforgotten
Bandcamp: http://www.timesforgotten.bandcamp.com
Smart Link
https://httpsmrrmusiccom.lsnto.me/TimesForgotten
Style of Music
Progressive Rock & Metal, ranging from technical to ambient, folk and neo-prog. Lots of attention to melody and songwriting.
For Fans Of
Dream Theater, Anathema, Opeth, and Haken with some Vangelis thrown in.
Current Location
San Jose, Costa Rica
Contact Info
Booking and Media
Juan Pablo Calvo
[email protected]
Official Live Concert – Phases, Live at Estudio 14
Official Videos
