The Heavy Eyes

The Heavy Eyes
OriginMemphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Years active2010–present
Labels
  • Kozmik Artifactz
  • Soul Patch
Members
  • Tripp Shumake
  • Wally Anderson
  • Eric Garcia
  • Matt Qualls
Websitetheheavyeyes.com

The Heavy Eyes are a Memphis-born psychedelic blues rock band that merges heavy blues, stoner rock, and modern influences into a psychedelic soundscape.[1][2][3][4][5]

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.[1][2] 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.[6][7] Their third album, He Dreams of Lions, arrived on November 27, 2015, via Kozmik Artifactz.[2]

In 2018, the band released a live track titled "Home" and a full live album, Live in Memphis.[8]

Love Like Machines was released on March 27, 2020, via Kozmik Artifactz.[9][10][11][12]

The band announced in March 2026 that it would release a new album, Focus on June 12, 2026. The first single, Troublesome Priest, was released on March 24,2026. The band will embark on a European tour in June 2026 to promote their new release.

Discography

Studio albums

  • 2011: The Heavy Eyes
  • 2013: Maera
  • 2015: He Dreams of Lions
  • 2020: Love Like Machines
  • 2026: Focus

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

References

  1. 1 2 ""The Heavy Eyes: Navigating the Psychedelic Blues River"". Cowboy's Juke Joint. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "THE HEAVY EYES: Psychedelic Stoner Rock Merchants Release "Late Night" Video; Love Like Machines Full-Length Out Now On Kozmik Artifactz - Earsplit Compound". May 7, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Album Review: The Heavy Eyes - 'He Dreams of Lions'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  4. ↑ Francis, Pete (February 10, 2012). "The Heavy Eyes Interview". Blues Rock Review. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  5. ↑ Rockpit, The (January 23, 2020). "Memphis psychedelic blues rock unit The Heavy Eyes to release "Love Like Machines"". The Rockpit. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  6. ↑ dontice (December 3, 2012). "The Heavy Eyes: Maera Review". Blues Rock Review. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  7. ↑ "The Heavy Eyes - Maera - Rockfreaks.net". rockfreaks.net. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Heavy Eyes - Live In Memphis - Nasoni Records". www.nasoni-records.com. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  9. ↑ Roll, Huck N. (March 24, 2020). "The Heavy Eyes - Love Like Machines Review". Angry Metal Guy. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  10. ↑ Bryant, Rob (April 2, 2020). "Review: The Heavy Eyes 'Love Like Machines'". The Sleeping Shaman. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  11. ↑ Witten, Willie (April 22, 2020). "The Heavy Eyes: Love Like Machines Review". Blues Rock Review. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  12. ↑ Faulkner, Alan (April 3, 2020). "ALBUM REVIEW: Love Like Machines - The Heavy Eyes". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
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