“”Severance” was recorded to capture our most honest and unfiltered sound. Influenced by personal struggle and a world in turmoil, it unfolds stories of isolation, betrayal, and fragile hope. Each track is a cathartic release, an echo of our times, and a testament to resilience.” ~ Ophelia’s Eye
Diving deeply into the psychological shadows of the human condition, confronting themes of social injustice, emotional disconnection and the chaotic state of the world, Swiss Metal act Ophelia’s Eye will offer us EP “Severance” on 12th December. Rumours of a bold evolution within the bands sound to create something thematically darker, musically more diverse, and
As with their previous record “Catharsis“, Swiss Melodic Death Metal purveyors Ophelia’s Eye have announced an upcoming EP titled “Severance” has been recorded, mixed and mastered at SOS Basement Studios with Sebastian Schiess (Shadowpath, Anger In Defeat, Hunted Like Thieves). What the band haven’t done is given us a release date or cover artwork, although it maybe
Social grievances, personal and global issues have always been the themes behind the lyrics of Swiss Melodic Death Metal purveyors Ophelia’s Eye but can that sustain them through a third record in “Catharsis“? Recorded at SOS Basement Studios with Sebastian Schiess (Shadowpath, Anger In Defeat, Hunted Like Thieves) and mastered by Swiss producer and sound engineer
One final kick in the guts comes from Ophelia’s Eye as the x-ray vision of vocalist Jan Brasser burns the soul. The Swiss five piece have shared a lyric video for “Stay Close, We’re Dying” from their 20th December released EP “Catharsis” as they continue to expand their horizons with clean vocals and lyrics tackling global
“On this LP, we dealt with a number of difficult situations, from suicide, misused trust, divisiveness, envy, greed and selfishness. All the songs are packed with energy, some with engaging melodic riffs and some with astute melancholy. We really want the listener to think when hearing this record” ~ Guitarist Corinne Ryter Having existed in
Refusing to rest upon their laurels following the release of Last year’s well received EP “Fight For Us“, Swiss Metalcore merchants Ophelia’s Eye finished 2021 by unleashing the single “The Demon behind My Mind“, which only added to their momentum. As if that wasn’t enough, 15th April will see the arrival of a new mini
Swiss Melodic Death Metallers Ophelia’s Eye, a band who take their name from “The Sandman” from E. T. A. Hoffmann, have shared their first new material since debut EP “Fight For Us” in single “The Demon behind My Mind“. While getting back to playing live last month, they have invested in this one with a story based
As musicians, Swiss Metallers Ophelia’s Eye have roots that go way back, having played together under other monikers but with their freshly released EP “Fight For Us“, which we have the pleasure of reviewing earlier this week, they have created something of a new beginning with a new line up and a renewed energy. Clear
There is a fine line between Melodic Death Metal and the Metalcore era of 2003 which was largely influenced by the Gothenburg sound created by In Flames, Dark Tranquillity and At The Gates, the pioneers of the genre. Swiss Melodic Death Metallers Ophelia’s Eye take influence from bands on both sides of that great divide,
