Interview: Getting to Know Ophelia’s Eye

Swiss modern metallers Ophelia’s Eye return with a vengeance, announcing the release of their towering new EP, Severance, arriving Friday, 12th December. Leading the charge is the title track, Severance, which is out now. In this interview, we get to know them a little better.

1. Hello! Thank you for taking the time to chat to us. First things first, tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got started.

We’re Ophelia’s Eye, a modern metal band from Switzerland.

The project originally started in 2019 with a different constellation and over the years the constellation changed naturally as people moved on to new stages of their lives. Only Sandro (bass) and Corinne (guitar) remained throughout, carrying the spark forward.

With the new members Jan (vocals), Noah (guitar) & Noé (drums) the band assumed a completely new creative identity. The new members brought fresh energy, new influences, and a shared determination to craft something that felt authentically “us.”

That renewal is what ultimately shaped Ophelia’s Eye into the band we are now: heavier, more deliberate, and far more aligned in vision and personality.

It is our collective vision to craft songs and shows that feel immersive and musically intense, emotionally resonant, and lyrically honest.

2. Someone comes to you and asks you to sum up what kind of music you play – what do you tell them?

We call it modern metal, because what we do lives at the intersection of several currents: The punch and emotional immediacy of metalcore and the rhythmic precision and angularity of other subgenres as well as our own individual sense for atmosphere and dynamics.

It’s heavy, detailed and melodic when it needs to be and doesn’t stick to a single genre rulebook.

If you need a shortcut: it’s music shaped by contrast: tension and release, impact and nuance. Crafted to hit both emotionally and physically.

3. What’s currently keeping you busy? A new album/EP/single release? A new video? Playing live, or planning ahead?

Right now our focus splits in three directions: the full release of our EP “Severance” on December 12th and the writing of entirely new material that’s already taking shape for the next chapter.

At the same time we’re planning shows, refining our live production and exploring new visual ideas to keep the momentum moving forward rather than standing still.

4. What is about this current period that is particularly exciting for you?

It’s the feeling of momentum. Severance is more than a collection of songs. It’s our most cohesive statement so far and releasing it feels like crossing a threshold.

There’s something incredibly energising about finally letting people into the emotional and conceptual world we’ve been building for months. It feels like watching a spark catch on.

5. Tell me about the work that has gone into making it a reality and what it means to you.

We spent a lot of time tightening arrangements, sharpening transitions, defining grooves and making sure every part served the emotional core of the track. The lyrics followed the same approach: Clear, intentional and rooted in real experiences.

Recording and producing the EP was straightforward in some places and unexpectedly time-consuming in others, but the process taught us a lot about how we want to work as a band.
Filming our first music video added a new layer to the whole thing. It pushed us to think visually, not “just” about songwriting.

For us, “Severance” is the most accurate snapshot of who we are right now and a solid foundation for everything we’re building next.

6. Making music and being creative can be a very positive experience and can be very good for the mind. In what way has making music had a positive impact on your mental health?

Making music is simply a really effective outlet for all of us just in slightly different ways.
Playing shows, rehearsing, writing new ideas: All of it gives you a place to put your energy, your stress, your tension. You walk in rehearsals and to shows with a full head and walk out more balanced.

For some of us it’s also about processing things and for others it’s more the joy of creating something tight, heavy and satisfying from a technical point of view. When a riff locks in or a groove lands exactly the way it should, that alone can reset your mind.

In the end, making music keeps us grounded. It gives us structure, energy and a place where everything else fades out for a moment and that’s incredibly healthy.

7. It can also be incredibly challenging, more so in the modern times. What have been some challenging aspects of making music and how have you overcome them?

One ongoing challenge is how personal some of the themes in our music can be, especially when lyrics address mental health or internal struggles. For some of us, those topics come from a very real place and putting them into songs means exposing something that isn’t easy to share publicly.

Others in the band connect more through the musical and technical side of things, but those personal elements still become part of our collective artistic expression. And once something is released, it’s out there permanently, open to interpretation from people who may or may not understand the context behind it.

That vulnerability can be difficult.

Another ongoing challenge is simply managing the creative process. Even though we work in a very structured and ambitious way. Noah writes incredibly fast and bring in fully formed ideas at a pace that can be almost unreal. That drive helps the band move forward, but it also means we constantly have to balance momentum with giving each song the space to evolve naturally.

Even when ideas come quickly, shaping them into something cohesive still takes intention and patience.

Over time we’ve learned to approach both the personal themes and the musical craft with a mix of professionalism, curiosity and humility. Not every idea lands instantly and not every part survives, but that willingness to refine is what brings the music to life.

8. How do you handle the online aspects of being in a band? Having to put out content constantly, promoting across several different social media platforms, and having your success measured in likes and follows?

We try to approach the online side of things with intention. Social media is part of being a band today and we treat it as a tool rather than a burden. We share what feels meaningful to us: moments from rehearsals, insights into our process or glimpses behind the scenes and of our latest material.

Of course, we’re still bound to the realities of algorithms. Sometimes a release lands smoothly and sometimes it’s harder to place content around it. That’s just part of the landscape and we’ve learned not to take it personally or let it dictate our direction.

Instead of chasing constant output, we aim for posts that reflect who we are and what we’re building. We definitely feel the pressure of staying visible and we do post regularly, sometimes even two times daily, simply because that’s part of how the business works today.

But even with that rhythm, our main focus stays on the music itself and on delivering strong live shows. Social media supports what we do, it doesn’t dictate it.

9. How do you make this part of things enjoyable, and fulfilling, for yourself?

We try to keep it enjoyable by staying organised. Not every part of online work is fun and there are days when editing clips or coming up with ideas feels exhausting, especially on top of everything else happening around releases, rehearsals or life in general.

Because of that, we plan ahead as much as possible: mapping out content, preparing posts in batches and building small strategies so we don’t have to sit down every single day and think, “What now?”. That structure gives us room to breathe and keeps the whole thing manageable.

And even if it’s not always enjoyable in the moment, the bigger picture still makes it worth it. Every post is a chance to invite someone new into our world and that’s a privilege, not a burden.

And on top of that, it’s genuinely rewarding to share our work with people who might never get the chance to see us live. Reaching listeners across long distances,and feeling their resonance come back to us, is something we really appreciate. This gives the whole online effort a clear purpose.

10. Speaking directly to listeners – what would you ask they do to help support you?

Engage actively, share the songs with someone who might connect to them and add them to playlists. Come to shows, talk to us, tell us what the music evokes in you.

Those small actions matter far more than people realise and shape the life of a young band.

11. Outside of music, what do you like to do to relax?

Outside of the band, we all recharge in slightly different ways. Some of us spend a lot of time in nature with hiking, practising yoga, meditating or simply being around animals. Others unwind through gaming, exploring new sounds, diving into audio engineering or getting lost in a forest walk.

There’s also the social side: working out, spending time with partners and friends, or pursuing creative hobbies like modelling.

Even though our downtime looks different for each of us, the common thread is that we all need a balance between movement, creativity and moments of quiet and that combination keeps us centred for everything we do in the band.

12. Where can people find you?

Website | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Spotify | YouTube | Bandcamp

And all major streaming platforms.