Empty Yard Experiment

Empty Yard Experiment (or EYE for short) is a progressive rock band based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2006, EYE has created a reputation for its live shows, where the band’s music is complemented by the use of conceptual and visual art. Influenced by bands such as Tool, Karnivool, King Crimson, early Pink Floyd, Nine Inch Nails, Alice In Chains, Mogwai and Russian Circles, the band's music often eludes categorization with its unique blend of Western musical traditions and those inspired by the various cultures of the Middle East.[1] It incorporates various elements of Post-Rock and Alternative Rock to place the band as one of the most prominent progressive rock acts in the region.[2] EYE's live shows rely heavily on visuals created by the band, drummer Sami Al Turki and Altamash Urooj[2][3] which allows the band to offer their audience a "multi-sensory experience", used as a distinctive platform for communication with the audience.[4]

Empty Yard Experiment
Empty Yard Experiment, opening for Metallica at the Abu Dhabi Du Arena, Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
(19 April 2013)
Background information
OriginDubai, UAE
GenresProgressive rock, experimental rock, alternative rock, post-rock
Years active2006–present
Websitewww.emptyyardexperiment.com
Members
  • Bojan Preradovic
  • Mehdi Gorjestani
Past members
  • Kaveh Kashani
  • Sami Al-Turki
  • Gorgin Asadi
  • Josh Saldanha
  • Manu Anand
  • Sasan Nasernia

EYE released a self-titled EP in 2011[5] and in 2014, the band released the critically acclaimed 'Kallisti',[2][6][7] which was hailed by Metal Hammer magazine as a "sweeping, epic, multi-faceted piece that takes its listener on a journey that very few other bands are able to."[8]

In 2013, EYE opened the show for Metallica at Abu Dhabi's Yas Island Du Arena.,[9] and has also opened for other iconic international acts such as Evanescence and Anathema (band).

Discography
Studio albums
  • Empty Yard Experiment EP (2011)
  • "Kallisti" (2014)
Singles
  • "GHHR" (2013)
  • "The Passage" (2017)

Band members
Current members
  • Bojan Preradovic – Vocals (2010–present)
  • Mehdi Gorjestani – Guitars (2006–present)
Session members
  • Jay Postones – Drums (2018)
  • Dale Gorham – Bass (2018)
  • Munsef Turkmani – Bass (2017-present)
  • Athena Ekhteraei – Guitars, Bass (2015–present)
  • Manu Anand – Vocals, Guitars (2010–2015)
  • Greg Cargopoulos – Drums (2013)
Former members
  • Sami Al-Turki – Drums (2006–2010, 2016–2017)
  • Kaveh Kashani – Bass (2006–2016)
  • Gorgin Asadi – Keyboards, Synthesizers (2006–2016)
  • Josh Saldanha – Drums (2013–2016)
  • Sasan Sam Nasernia – Drums (2010–2012)
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References
  1. "EYE Album Review | Dutch Progressive Rock Page |". DPRP.Net. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
  2. "Interview With E.Y.E. (Empty Yard Experiment) | METALITY.Net | Heavy Metal News, Reviews, Interviews, and Videos |". Metality.Net. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  3. "Dubai rockers Empty Yard Experiment offer a multi-sensory treat | The National". Thenational.ae. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  4. "UthMag interviews Dubai band: EYE (Empty Yard Experiment)". YouTube. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  5. "Dubai band Eye set to launch their debut album". GulfNews.com. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  6. "Empty Yard Experiment Stream Kallisti". Prog Magazine. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  7. Ebdon, Noel. "The Escape Artists", The Red Bulletin, July 2013
  8. "Empty Yard Experiment - Kallisti". TeamRock. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
  9. "EYE open for Metallica in Abu Dhabi". GulfNews.com. Retrieved 29 October 2013.


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