ABOUT

Eva Levina is a Dutch drummer and vocalist, born in 2001. She is currently the drummer of female fronted symphonic metal bands Ylisia (2021) and Abstracted Mind (2025). She is also active as a substitute drummer in mostly the rock/(symphonic) metal/folk genres. This is her musical journey

VOCALIST

Eva’s musical journey begins with singing, which she has been doing ever since she could talk. At a young age she sang in a children’s choir and performed numerous times in churches and theaters. As a teenager she switched to pop lessons. She performed at jam sessions and on the main stage of Poppodium Boerderij (Zoetermeer) with her high school. In university she performed drums and lead vocals simultaneously, in a student rock coverband. Currently, she takes lessons from the amazing Jermain ‘Wudstik’ van der Bogt, who is known from his work with Ayreon. His coaching has quickly taken Eva’s vocal abilities to a higher level in the progressive rock/symphonic metal and pop genres. Eva aspires to start her own vocal projects.

DRUMMER

Eva got her first (electric) drumkit for her 11th birthday, after unexpectedly discovering a passion for playing the drums. With a self-taught basis she started taking drumming lessons from, among others, Max van Winkelhof (Born from Pain, Diggy Dex) and Lean Robbemont (Alain Clark, Candy Dulfer). She also had her first experiences with jam sessions, band coaching and performing with coverbands.

In high school, Eva played drums at Poppodium Boerderij and Christmas celebrations. She also visited the DrumDrieDaagse and Herfstfest Drum Festival every year, where she has attended numerous inspiring lessons and clinics from legendary Dutch ánd international drummers. You can still find her there often!
During her time in high school, Eva discovered Ayreon and began exploring progressive rock/metal music. She got inspired and purchased a twin pedal, which she learned to play by herself. Later she took lessons from Richard Moelker at Drumschool Cleuver.

During the summer of 2021, Eva joined female fronted symphonic metal band Ylisia. With Ylisia she has played many shows, won awards and recorded their debut album ‘Underneath’ (2023) in the studio with Daan Janzing. In 2024, they signed a contract with WormHoleDeath Records. Read more about Ylisia on their website.

As of 2025, Eva is the new drummer of female fronted symphonic metal band Abstracted Mind. She started out as their substitute drummer, but already after one show she officially joined the group! This young band is working hard to put out new music, so stay tuned!

Additionally in 2024, Eva was asked to be a substitute drummer for Dutch folk band Voddemoêr. Eva played during the “Nederfolk Revival” Christmas concert in Zaandam. There, she performed together with (old) members of legendary Dutch folk groups such as Fungus, Deirdre, Crackerhash, and FolkJoke ánd new Dutch folk groups Voddemoêr and Four of a Kind. That is when she became not just a rock/metal drummer, but also a folk drummer! Through these experiences she was able to broaden her drumming style and play many shows.

With this many beautiful, inspiring experiences, and a lot of passion and ambition, it is safe to say you will hear much more from Eva Levina