By Laura Jane.
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Swiss metal quintet Ophelia’s Eye return with their newest release “Severance”, serving as a preview of what’s to come from their upcoming EP release on Friday 12th December 2025.
The title-track single “Severance” blends technical precision with an almighty haunting undercurrent of existential introspection. It’s bold and dramatic with the perfect balance between raw force and refined execution.
Ophelia's Eye continue to forge their own path in the European metal scene. With razor-edged riffs, powerful drums, and vocals that seamlessly transition from guttural aggression to haunting clarity, the band deliver a sound that is both visceral and cinematic.
Speaking on the creation of the EP, the band commented “‘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.”
When it comes to evaluating this release, my overview is that you can tell there’s been a lot of personal thought and experience etched into its deliverance. It may not reinvent the genre as I can’t really say there is anything unique to this release but taking well-worn ideas and embracing them, expressing them as your own, whilst creating music that can resonate with people who are going through the same things and want that music to relate too makes this release a worthwhile listen and is done really well. I mean, sure it’s got that familiar flavor… but you could say that about anything in life, your favourite order from the chinese? You probably always get the same order (for me it's a cheeky salt and pepper chicken with special fried rice WITH sauce combo) but afterwards you feel that warm fuzzy deep satisfaction of knowing that it was the right choice and well, it feels 'good'.
Although with my review not being all hype, sunshine and rainbows with this release the band should earn a spot on your radar. I can’t wait to see what the December release delivers and what the future has in store for these guys.
With a video scheduled to drop on the 14th November 2025 to accompany the release of “Serverance”, Ophelia’s Eye are clearly on an upward trajectory, and it’ll be fascinating to see how UK audiences respond. This could be their defining moment… or a missed opportunity. If you would like to see the video the video will premiere on their youtube channel on the 13th November 23:00 - >> Here <<.
To find out more information on "Ophelia’s Eye" find their social media below:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hL6CM4UlNgPOtYttvDLPA
https://www.youtube.com/c/OpheliasEyeBand
https://www.instagram.com/ophelias_eye
https://www.facebook.com/OpheliasEye
https://www.opheliaseyeband.com/
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