EYES OF YOUR EYES Drop “Landmind”

What inspired you to create “Landmind,” and how does it fit into your overall vision for the upcoming releases?

Abel Autopsy: “Landmind” was far different, lyrically and conceptually, from the rest of our material. The lyrical inspiration I’ll keep to myself; sonically, we wanted it to be multi-act setup with a bit more elegance mixed with the visceral brutality. James Carey did an incredible job lifting the end section.

The description refers to your “explosive, freight-train approach” on this track. Can you explain what that means to you as a duo, and how it influences your songwriting and production process?

Abel: Our writing and production process is probably unique. Sleep Blackheart or I will start with an idea. We have a whole narrative and story arc that will unfold in time. Some of the concepts are immediate, some take some back and forth and massaging. “Back on The Farm” was one that went through some pretty intense restructuring. We strive to have entire sections and changes that you don’t see coming.

The lyrics of “Landmind” seem to convey a sense of emotional intensity and raw energy. What themes or emotions did you want to explore in the song, and how do they relate to your personal experiences?

Abel: The particulars I’ll keep private. Broadly speaking and building just a bit on what I’ve said publicly, people feed off of energy, and the worst will slither past your defenses under the guise of gentle caring, but then make you question yourself until your neural system will error out. I had to process terminate a scenario like that, and it was jarring.

Your music has been described as having a freight-train approach but also delivering gut-wrenching twists and turns. How do you balance these contrasting elements in your songs, and what do you think makes for a successful combination of heavy and melodic moments?

Abel: Sleep Blackheart is a master at what he does. Early on, it was apparent I was reaching the capacity of what I can create. I’m a symphonic/synth sound designer by nature; my tones and textures are evocative and have been used in film/tv shows/video games. Sleep brings his intense, jaw-dropping sound, and we meet in the middle. I have tons of modular synthesizers from my days at Pittsburgh Modular, so some of our textures are literally from one-of-a-kind electronic prototypes. Bryce Butler’s driving drums also add a character that lifts the whole production — he’s an amazing drummer.

As a duo, how do you collaborate on songwriting and production? What roles do each member play in crafting the music, and how has this dynamic evolved since your earlier work?

See above.

“Landmind” seems to be a standout track from your upcoming releases. Can you give us any hints about what we might expect from future singles or your forthcoming album?

Abel: Appreciate that. Expect the unexpected.

Your band’s sound is often compared to that of other prominent metal bands like Shadow of Intent and Humanity’s Last Breath. How do you view these comparisons, and how do you see Eyes Of Your Eyes carving out its own unique space within the genre?

Abel: We have some surprises planned. One of them has been pairing with unique electronic artists (such as drumcorps, Celldweller) we respect and being heavy into collaboration and remixes. While it’s an honor to be compared to those bands, we feel we have a unique footprint and presence.

What advice would you give to new or aspiring musicians who want to create music with a similar intensity and energy as “Landmind”? How can they balance heavy riffs with melodic elements while maintaining their identity as a band?