Metropolitan Detroit-based band Eyestrings released their 2nd album, "Consumption" inOctober, 2005. Formed in 2001 under a different name, Eyestrings chose the band's namejust prior to releasing their CD, "Burdened Hands" (2004), an eclectic debut which hasearned significant critical praise within prog rock circles and beyond.
Band History Highlights:
January 2004: Eyestrings release their debut album, "BurdenedHands" on their independent label, Split Difference Records, to earn critical praise andbegin developing their fanbase.April 2004: Eyestrings perform a Progressive Showcase at OrionSound Studios in Baltimore, Maryland, with the progressive band Sonus Umbra.
September - November 2004: Eyestrings play with fellowDetroit-based proggers Tiles and Space Nelson as part of the Motor City ProgShow series.
April 2005: Eyestrings perform, along with Tiles and several ofthe finest current progressive rock bands at the 2nd annual Rites of Spring Festival(ROSfest) in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
October 2005: Eyestrings release their 2nd album, "Consumption," on their independent label, Split Difference Records .