Eyal Levi
Encyclopedia
Eyal Levi was born on May 22, 1979 in Cleveland, Ohio. Levi is the guitarist
and co-writer for Roadrunner Records
industrial
/death metal
band, Dååth
. His father, Yoel Levi
, is a well known conductor
and is currently the music advisor to the Flemish Radio Orchestra and is the Principal Guest Conductor of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
.
Levi is also a session guitarist and record producer
. Though he was never recognized as an actual member he filled in as second guitarist in the American black metal
band Demoncy
on their 2004 Europe
an tour. He also played second guitar for melodic death metal
band Arsis, as well as produced their 2006 record, United in Regret
and the EP
A Diamond for Disease
.
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
and co-writer for Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
industrial
Industrial metal
Industrial metal is a musical genre that draws from industrial music and many different types of heavy metal, using repeating metal guitar riffs, sampling, synthesizer or sequencer lines, and distorted vocals. Founding industrial metal acts include Ministry, Godflesh, and KMFDM.Industrial metal's...
/death metal
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
band, Dååth
Dååth
Dååth is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Their music incorporates styles such as thrash metal, death metal, industrial metal, grunge and some traces of gypsy jazz.-History:...
. His father, Yoel Levi
Yoel Levi
Yoel Levi is a musician and conductor. Born in Romania, he grew up in Israel. He studied at the Tel Aviv Academy of Music, earning a Master of Arts degree with distinction. He also studied at the Jerusalem Academy of Music under Mendi Rodan. Levi won the 1978 International Besançon Competition...
, is a well known conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
and is currently the music advisor to the Flemish Radio Orchestra and is the Principal Guest Conductor of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra is the leading symphony orchestra in Israel. It was originally known as the Palestine Orchestra, and in Hebrew as התזמורת הסימפונית הארץ ישראלית The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (abbreviation IPO; Hebrew: התזמורת הפילהרמונית הישראלית, ha-Tizmoret ha-Filharmonit...
.
Levi is also a session guitarist and record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
. Though he was never recognized as an actual member he filled in as second guitarist in the American black metal
Black metal
Black metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. Common traits include fast tempos, shrieked vocals, highly distorted guitars played with tremolo picking, blast beat drumming, raw recording, and unconventional song structure....
band Demoncy
Demoncy
Demoncy is an American black metal band formed in 1989 by guitarist Ixithra . They are known for their sparse arrangements and ominous atmospheric chord progressions with emphasis on the interplay of rigidly structured harmonies against dissonant execution...
on their 2004 Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an tour. He also played second guitar for melodic death metal
Melodic death metal
Melodic death metal is a heavy metal music style that combines elements from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with elements of death metal. The style was developed during the early and mid-1990s, primarily in England and Scandinavia...
band Arsis, as well as produced their 2006 record, United in Regret
United in Regret
United in Regret is the second full length album released by the melodic death metal band Arsis. This album has Noah Martin on bass as opposed to James Malone, and features a guest guitar solo by Emil Werstler of Daath on "The Things You Said." United in Regret received favorable reviews from press...
and the EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
A Diamond for Disease
A Diamond for Disease
A Diamond for Disease is an EP by Arsis released on October 25, 2005 via Willowtip Records.The title track, "A Diamond for Disease", took almost four months to write...
.
Discography
- DååthDååthDååth is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Their music incorporates styles such as thrash metal, death metal, industrial metal, grunge and some traces of gypsy jazz.-History:...
– FutilityFutility (album)-Personnel:*Eyal Levi – guitar, synthesizer*Mike Kameron – vocals, synthesizer*Emil Werstler - guitar...
(2004, self-released) – Production, Engineering, Songwriting, Guitar - Misery IndexMisery Index (band)Misery Index is an American deathgrind band formed in 2001 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, by Jason Netherton on vocals and bass guitar, Mike Harrison on vocals and guitar, and Kevin Talley on drums. From 2006-2010, its line-up consisted of Netherton on vocals and bass guitar, Sparky Voyles...
– DissentDissent (album)Dissent is an EP by Maryland deathgrind band Misery Index.-Track listing:# Sheep and Wolves # Exception To The Ruled # The Imperial Ambition# Multiply By Fire # Defector# Screaming at a Wall Bonus track available only on vinyl...
(2004, self-released) – Production, Engineering - Arsis – A Diamond for DiseaseA Diamond for DiseaseA Diamond for Disease is an EP by Arsis released on October 25, 2005 via Willowtip Records.The title track, "A Diamond for Disease", took almost four months to write...
EP (2005, Willowtip RecordsWillowtip RecordsWillowtip Records is an independently owned and distributed heavy metal record label headquartered in Zelienople, Pennsylvania.-Background:Willowtip Records was founded in 2000 by Jason Tipton with a partner named Willosin, who is no longer involved with the label. The combination of the two names...
) – Production, Engineering - Misery Index – DiscordiaDiscordia (album)Discordia is the second studio album by American death metal band Misery Index.-Track listing:# "Unmarked Graves" – 4:47# "Conquistadores" – 3:36# "Outsourcing Jehovah" – 2:52# "Breathing Pestilence" – 3:15# "Meet Reality" – 2:27...
(2006, Relapse RecordsRelapse RecordsRelapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
) – Production, Engineering - Arsis – United in RegretUnited in RegretUnited in Regret is the second full length album released by the melodic death metal band Arsis. This album has Noah Martin on bass as opposed to James Malone, and features a guest guitar solo by Emil Werstler of Daath on "The Things You Said." United in Regret received favorable reviews from press...
(2006, Willowtip Records) – Production, Engineering - Dååth – The HinderersThe HinderersThe Hinderers is Dååth's second studio album produced by Dååth and James Murphy, and released by Roadrunner Records. It contains guest solos by James Murphy and James Malone...
(2007, Roadrunner RecordsRoadrunner RecordsRoadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
) – Production, Engineering, Songwriting, Guitar - Dååth – Dead on the Dancefloor digital EP (2007, Roadrunner Records) – Production, Engineering, Songwriting, Guitar
- Austrian Death MachineAustrian Death MachineAustrian Death Machine is an American metal side project from San Diego, California, founded by As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis to be a parody and tribute of Arnold Schwarzenegger's films.-Biography:...
– Total BrutalTotal BrutalTotal Brutal is the debut full length album by Austrian Death Machine, a project of As I Lay Dying's vocalist; Tim Lambesis. The band and record are based upon Arnold Schwarzenegger and his movies. Tim plays all the instruments and performs vocals but "Ahhhnold" is billed as the vocalist...
(2008, Metal Blade RecordsMetal Blade RecordsMetal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
) – Guest Guitar Solo - Dååth – The ConcealersThe Concealers- Personnel :Performers* Sean Zatorsky - vocals* Eyal Levi – guitar* Jeremy Creamer – bass guitar* Emil Werstler – guitar* Kevin Talley – drumsProduction* Mike Fuller – mastering* Jorden Haley – artwork, design* Michael Kameron – additional lyrics, research...
(2009, Century Media RecordsCentury Media RecordsCentury Media Records is an Independent record label with offices in the United States, Germany, Australia, France, Italy, Sweden, Finland, and the United Kingdom.- Background :...
) – Production, Engineering, Songwriting, Guitar - Levi/Werstler – Avalanche Of Worms (2010, Magna Carta RecordsMagna Carta RecordsMagna Carta Records is an independent record label located in Rochester, New York. Magna Carta was formed in 1989 and is owned by Peter Morticelli and his partner Mike Varney. The label has a diverse line-up consisting of musicians from many different genres, but is best known for many of its...
) – Production, Engineering, Composition, Guitar - Dååth – DååthDååth (album)Dååth is the fourth studio album by American death metal band Dååth, released on October 26, 2010 through Century Media Records.-Track listing:-Personnel & Credits:*Sean Zatorsky - vocals*Eyal Levi – guitar , producer , engineer...
(2010, Century Media Records) – Production, Engineering, Songwriting, Guitar - August Burns Red – Leveler (2011, Tooth N Nail Records) – Engineering, Mixing
- Black Dahlia Murder – Ritual (2011, Metal Blade Records) – Engineering, Assistant Mixing
- Job For A Cowboy – Gloom EP (2011, Metal Blade Records) – Assistant Engineering