The Metal Mag n12 January - February 2016

5/the bands logo is the same as MIke’s album, did he cope with the image and sound of the band?

When deciding on the logo, I wanted something metallic and whimsical looking. I had examples of chrome, gold, silver and multi colored metallic looking fonts as well as different font styles to pick from. I actually sent a sheet with the different logos and colors for the others working on the project to get their input on what to choose and we all agreed on what you see now as the “Eynomia” logo.

Mike LePond liked the songs and the direction that I was going in. “Eynomia” is different than “Symphony X” and “Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins” as Symphony X is progressive metal and MLSA is more on the classic metal side of things. “Eynomia” I would say is in the vain of symphonic rock/metal, power metal with classical influences.

6/will you do all by yourself or going for a label?

As of now everything is being done by me, When the project gets closer to being completed there has been talk about shopping it to a label.

7/what are the bands you like that gave you the wish to go for that melodic music?

I’m strongly influenced by European female fronted metal/symphonic metal bands. Some of my favorites are “Within Temptation”, “Nightwish”,”LaCuna Coil”, “Amaranthe”, and “Delaine”.

8/will there be a tour after the album released?

There has been talk about a tour that is still in the works. I will know more closer to the release of the CD. 9/you already have a very interesting trailer that wish for more, have you done a video too?

A video has not been made as of yet. There is a plan to do one when the project is mixed and mastered and we’ll come to a decision then as to what song. I would personally like to see the song “Cleansing” done.

10/how its like to work with MIke? have you already work with him or jammed?

Mike LePond is one of the most professional musicians I have ever worked with. Pretty much everything he touches turns to gold. I have been truly blessed to be able to work with him (as the others as well) . He is a super humble , nice genuine guy with a sweet sense of humor.

This is the first project that I have worked on with him. I was honored to be able to record him recording the song “Break Free” that he recorded here in Minnesota. There is a clip of him playing it on our Facebook page as well.

11/where do you record? how long does it take?

As I mentioned earlier in the interview, my vocals are being recorded at “Logic Recording” with Brian Bart as the engineer. On a good day i can do a song in 1 or 2 takes and then go back and fix anything if it needs to be redone. So a song can take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours to do.

12/is there a story like a book or it’s just lots of cool songs?

There is no storyline to this CD but songs I think that people can relate to with their own personal experiences.

13/does the keyboard is like another guitarist or just giving atmosphere to the music?

Most of the leads have been done by the guitarist Chris, but I might surprise Jimmy and ask him to rip on a solo as he is the keyboard shredmaster! haha..

Jimmy’s keyboard parts have given the foundation to the symphonic epicness to the songs. He is an over the top player!