Eye of Nix

**Eye of Nix** is a Seattle-based experimental metal band known for weaving together elements of doom, black metal, and dark atmospheric textures. Formed in the mid-2010s, the group centers around vocalist Joy Von Spain, whose haunting vocal range swings between operatic clarity and visceral growls, backed by a lineup that includes Masaaki Masao (guitar), Nicholas Martinez (bass), and Zachary NeSmith (drums). Their sound—often described as cinematic and foreboding—draws inspiration from themes of existential struggle, myth, and the occult, as heard in releases like *Moros* (2017), *Black Somnia* (2020), and *Ligeia* (2022).

Eye of Nix has carved a niche with their immersive live shows, pairing brooding soundscapes with stark visual art. They’ve shared stages with acts like SubRosa and King Dude, further cementing their reputation in the underground metal scene. While their music leans into darkness, the band’s collaborative energy and genre-blurring experimentation keep their work refreshingly unpredictable.