The Heavy Eyes


The Heavy Eyes are a Memphis-born psychedelic blues rock band that merges heavy blues, stoner rock, and modern influences into a psychedelic soundscape.

Background

The Heavy Eyes was founded by Tripp Shumake, Wally Anderson, and Eric Garcia. The band have released four studio albums, two with German label Kozmik Artifactz. In addition to their albums, they have a diverse catalog of EPs, splits, digital singles, and a live album. The Heavy Eyes signed a deal with the German label Kozmik Artifactz, who released their debut album on vinyl. The band quickly shifted focus to their follow-up, Maera, which released on December 29, 2012, and subsequently on vinyl in March 2013. Their third album, He Dreams of Lions, arrived on November 27, 2015, via Kozmik Artifactz.
In 2018, the band released a live track titled "Home" and a full live album, Live in Memphis.
Love Like Machines was released on March 27, 2020, via Kozmik Artifactz.

Discography

Studio albums

  • 2011: The Heavy Eyes
  • 2013: Maera
  • 2015: He Dreams of Lions
  • 2020: ''Love Like Machines''

EPs

  • 2010: 1
  • 2012: ''2''

Live albums

  • 2018: ''Live in Memphis''

Band members

  • Tripp Shumake – Guitar, Vocals
  • Wally Anderson – Bass
  • Eric Garcia – Drums
  • Matt Qualls – Guitar, Vocals