The Slave Eye
Black metal supergroup formed in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Slave Eye is a black metal supergroup founded by Siervo and Eero Tertsunen, who is also a member of Renascent. While the band started in Raleigh, North Carolina, its members come from North Carolina, Indiana, California, and Finland.
Siervo started the project in Raleigh in late 2015, bringing in Tertsunen as guitarist. They began work on a demo called *Black Rust*, but before recording it, they added bassist Daniel Cordova (formerly of Vengeance Rising) and drummer Joonas Heikkinen (of Renascent and Angel of Sodom). The completed lineup recorded the demo, which came out on May 1, 2016. After that, the band contributed the track "Black Stone Idol" to the compilation *Hymns of the Blackest Light, Vol. 1*.
Following the demo, the group recorded a full EP titled *Unto Hades*, released on September 22, 2017, to positive reviews.
Current members include Siervo on vocals, Eero Tertsunen on guitars (and previously bass and drums), Daniel Cordova on bass, and Joonas Heikkinen on drums. The band’s discography consists of the demo *Black Rust* (2016) and the EP *Unto Hades* (2017), along with compilation appearances for "Black Stone Idol" (2017) and "Sore Upon Sore" (2017).
- Origin
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- Genre
- Black metal
- Years active
- 2015–present
- Founders
- Siervo, Eero Tertsunen
- Notable members
- Daniel Cordova, Joonas Heikkinen
Lore & Background
The Slave Eye began in Raleigh, North Carolina, when Siervo hired Eero Tertsunen of Renascent as the band's guitarist in late 2015. The two started working on a demo titled Black Rust. Before recording, the band added Daniel Cordova, formerly of Vengeance Rising, on bass and Joonas Heikkinen of Renascent and Angel of Sodom on drums. With the full lineup, they recorded and released the demo on May 1, 2016.
Following the demo, the band contributed the track 'Black Stone Idol' to the compilation Hymns of the Blackest Light, Vol. 1. They then recorded a full EP titled Unto Hades, released on September 22, 2017, which received positive reviews. The band also contributed 'Sore Upon Sore' to an unknown compilation in 2017.
Reader's Guide
The Slave Eye represents a collaborative black metal project drawing members from multiple U.S. states and Finland. Their debut demo Black Rust and EP Unto Hades established their sound, with the latter earning positive reception. The band's significance lies in its supergroup nature, bringing together musicians from Renascent, Vengeance Rising, and Angel of Sodom. Their inclusion on the compilation Hymns of the Blackest Light, Vol. 1 placed them within a broader underground black metal scene. The project's legacy is tied to its international and interstate collaboration, though its output remains limited to a demo, an EP, and two compilation appearances.
Did You Know?
- The Slave Eye was created by Siervo and Eero Tertsunen, the latter known for the band Renascent.
- The band's demo Black Rust was released on May 1, 2016.
- The EP Unto Hades was released on September 22, 2017.
- The band contributed the track 'Black Stone Idol' to Hymns of the Blackest Light, Vol. 1.
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