Evita

Evita is a British melodic metalcore band from Bristol, UK formed in 2006. Evita started off with Aaron [Beider, vocals] and Jack [Sims, former guitarist] messing around making some acoustic songs back in August, 2006. [1] However this soon developed into a full band, with the aim to try and make some fun but interesting music that was a bit different from what was popular at the time. After several line-up changes, they released their debut EP a year later on the 19th November, 2007. Entitled Like An Ocean We Rise Again, this five-track record was recorded by the band and released by the Bristol-based label Glasstone Records. The EP received positive reviews from popular music magazines, including 7/10 ratings from Rock Sound and Metal Hammer. The band began writing for their debut full length album in January 2008 , however shortly after in March, Jack left the band in order to study at university,and was replaced by Mike [Thomson, rhythm guitar and backing vocals]. Shortly after in May 2008, Lewis [Robbins, drums] left the band due to commitment issues and was replaced by Johno [Fisher, drums], creating Evita’s final line-up. In November 2008, the band signed to Basick Records (Bury Tomorrow, Fell Silent, No Made Sense, Between The Screams) who would release their forthcoming debut album. In December 2008, the band went into the studio with producer Chuck Cheese (Burning Skies / Shadow Law / Trigger The Bloodshed) in Bristol to record the album. Evita released their debut full length record, Minutes and Miles, on July 13th, 2009. The album showed a huge change and progression in their music from their EP, heavily incorporating prominent pop-hook melodies and ambient soundscapes into their original metalcore sound. Once again, the album received positive reviews from popular music magazines, including an 8/10 rating from Metal Hammer, a 4/5 rating from Kerrang, and a 5/5 rating from Big Cheese. The name Evita was taken from the musical bearing the same name. They headlined the stage at the PhoenixFest on the Saturday the 28th of August 2009. They widely received positive views for their performance. The band decided to break up in October 2009 due to commitment issues, and performed their last gig in their hometown on Halloween.[citation needed] On April 2010, the Evita myspace page has lost the "2006-2009" title, and they will play a show on May 14, 2010. Thus implying they are back together. [edit]Band members Aaron Beider — vocals Daniel Cranney — lead guitar Mike Thomson — rhythm guitar, backing vocals Paul Perkins — bass guitar, backing vocals Johno Fisher — drums Former members Jack Sims — guitar Sam Kenvin — guitar Lel Burnett — bass Lewis Robbins — drums