The Eylis

Finishing off the show was The Eylis (pronounced Eyeless in honor of Slipknot). These guys brought a very wide variety of styles to the stage. Speaking with the band before the show, you could tell they have a bunch of different influences. The individual members like different things and it is reflected in the music they play. Think Hardcore meets Thrash and decides to have an orgy with Nu Metal, NWOBHM, Death, Melodic, and Technical Metal. Yeah, you know this turns you on.

The vocals were both clean and harsh, depending on what the song needed. The guitar work was intricate and showed a lot of NWOBHM and Nu metal influences on the leads and solos while being more Hardcore and Thrash oriented for the rhythms and riffing. The bass and drum combination was on point, carrying the rhythm to new heights as they powered the machine. The Eylis use programmed tracks to beef up the songs, adding depth to the overall sound they can achieve.

These guys got the crowd going big time. There was Hardcore dancing, moshing, headbanging, and plenty of fists raised in the air. The band was fun to chat with off-stage, but they took the on-stage time very seriously. During the fun of the off-stage time, getting to know them, they love to use puns based around the theme of eyes because of their name. The key thing to know about this is that, in honor of their love of this, “Beauty is in the Beholder of The Eylis.” Once you see them live, you’ll want to see them over and over again. They are a sight to behold. - Kevin Lewis