Yellow Eyes is a United States‑based black metal band that emerged in the early 2010s. The group is catalogued by MusicBrainz as a black metal act formed in 2010. Their most notable release to date is the full‑length album *Rare Field Ceiling* issued in 2019.
The name “Yellow Eyes” also appears in other cultural contexts, most prominently as the title of a 2009 military science‑fiction novel by John Ringo and Tom Kratman. This novel is unrelated to the musical project and should not be confused with the band.
Formation and Backstory
According to MusicBrainz, Yellow Eyes was founded in the United States in 2010. No further details about the circumstances of their formation, original lineup, or early activities are provided in the available sources.
The band’s recorded output appears limited to the 2019 album *Rare Field Ceiling*, suggesting a relatively low‑profile or underground presence within the black metal scene. No information about label affiliations or touring history is documented.
Style and Influences
Yellow Eyes is classified as a black metal band, indicating a musical style characterized by fast tempos, tremolo‑picked guitar riffs, harsh vocal delivery, and atmospheric or lo‑fi production aesthetics typical of the genre.
Specific influences, lyrical themes, or stylistic nuances beyond the generic black metal label are not identified in the source material, leaving their artistic direction largely undocumented.
Members
Current
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Former
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No publicly available information regarding the current or former members of Yellow Eyes is present in the supplied sources. Consequently, the lineup remains unknown.
Discography
Studio Albums
2019 – Rare Field Ceiling
Live Albums
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EPs and Compilations
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Notable Tracks
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Legacy and Notes
Yellow Eyes has a minimal digital footprint, with the 2019 album *Rare Field Ceiling* being the primary documented release. The band's limited exposure makes it difficult to assess its impact on the broader black metal scene.
The overlap of the name with a 2009 novel by John Ringo and Tom Kratman is a point of potential confusion; however, the two works are unrelated in content and medium.
