Abstracted Mind, a symphonic metal band founded in 2020 in Buenos Aires by vocalist Juli Hope and guitarist Yamil Ladner, combines powerful orchestral arrangements with modern and progressive metal. After their first Spanish-language singles, the duo moved to the Netherlands, where they released the English-language songs Eternals and Despair in 2024. With bassist Rutger Klijn and drummer Eva Levina, they strengthen their live performances and work on new releases while conquering the international metal world.
Paardcafé: Ylisia & Abstracted Mind
Saturday 26 April 2025
Ylisia is a Dutch symphonic metal band with influences from The Gathering, Evanescence and Within Temptation. Founded by keyboardist and composer George van Olffen, the band quickly found its definitive form with singer Liesbeth Cordia, guitarist Martijn de Zeeuw, drummer Eva Levina and bassist Tim Hoogervorst. Their musical click quickly led to the first demos and performances, including the W.O.A. Metal Battle and the Eendrachtfestival, where they impressed with their energetic sound.
In 2023, Ylisia released their debut album Underneath, followed by a spectacular release show in Leiden. They won the audience award at FemME and later the jury award of Kabaal Regionaal, which earned them a performance at the Bevrijdingsfestival Wageningen. With a successful show at the sold-out Nieuwveen Live and more performances planned, Ylisia remains a name to keep an eye on!
