Eva Levina is a Dutch drummer, born in 2001. She currently plays in a 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.
Eva got her first (electric) drumkit for her 11th birthday, after unexpectedly discovering a passion for playing the drums. She took lessons from, among others, Max van Winkelhof (Born from Pain, Diggy Dex, and more), Lean Robbemont (Alain Clark, Candy Dulfer, and more) and Richard Moelker (Drumschool Cleuver). Her first live experiences were jam sessions, band coaching and performing with coverbands.
As a teenager, Eva played drums at Poppodium Boerderij (Zoetermeer) and Christmas celebrations with her high school. During that time, Eva came into contact with metal and prog rock music after discovering Ayreon. She got inspired and purchased a twin pedal, which she learned to play by herself.
During the summer of 2021, Eva joined the band Ylisia. She auditioned and got accepted as their drummer without a doubt! She feels at home within this genre. One of the first concerts she attended (at age 9) was Within Temptation after all. With Ylisia she has played many shows, won prizes and recorded their debut album ‘Underneath’ (2023) in the studio with Daan Janzing. In 2024, they signed a contract with WormHoleDeath Records.
As of 2025, Eva is also the new drummer of 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.
Additionally, Eva was asked in 2024 to be a substitute drummer for de Dutch folk band Voddemoêr. She also got to play during the “Nederfolk Revival” Christmas concert. 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 Eva was able to broaden her drumming style and play many shows.
It is safe to say you will hear much more from Eva Levina!
