About
Who We Are
Enola Reven is a Progressive Melodic Metalcore band from San Diego, CA. The future is bright for this lineup of accomplished musicians. Stay tuned for more to come in 2025!
History of Enola Reven
Formed in January 2021
Based out of East County, San Diego, Enola Reven is a sonic fusion of Melodic Metalcore and Progressive Hard Rock, drawing inspiration from an eclectic mix of musical genres.
The band officially formed in January 2021, sparked by the creative partnership of guitarists Jay Nadeau and Kris Martinez, who connected through their mutual friend and the band’s original drummer, Alex Hogue. From the start, the musical chemistry between Jay and Kris was undeniable. Together, they embarked on crafting an expansive catalog of songs—seamlessly blending heavy breakdowns with intricate melodies—while searching for the right musicians to complete their lineup.
In early 2023, Enola Reven found a vital missing piece: Josef Levine, a vocalist from North County with an extraordinary range. Josef brought raw, gut-wrenching screams and smooth, melodic cleans, allowing the band to experiment with harmonies, layered vocals, and epic melodic structures. With Jay and Kris also contributing vocals, the band evolved a unique sound defined by its dynamic mix of aggression and melody. Josef’s addition unlocked new creative possibilities, solidifying the band’s versatility.
Despite challenges, including lineup changes and numerous auditions, the trio of Jay, Kris, and Josef remained steadfast. Their complementary personalities and shared passion for pushing musical boundaries kept Enola Reven moving forward.
In late summer 2024, the band’s lineup took another leap forward with the addition of drummer Kody Daley from Spring Valley, CA. Kody’s powerful, syncopated drumming meshed instantly with Jay and Kris’s writing style, adding a brutal yet precise energy to Enola Reven’s sound. With Kody’s arrival, the band came one step closer to realizing its full potential.
Today, Enola Reven stands poised to make their mark, delivering a thrilling blend of melodic complexity and unrelenting heaviness. As they continue to write and refine their sound, they remain committed to crafting soul-stirring music that resonates deeply with audiences. Stay tuned—this is only the beginning.
Formed in January 2021, Enola Reven emerged from the creative partnership between guitarists Jay Nadeau and Kris Martinez, who connected through a mutual friend, the band’s original drummer. Based in East County, San Diego, this progressive melodic metalcore band quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with. From day one, the musical chemistry between Jay and Kris was undeniable. Together, they began building an expansive catalog of songs, blending heavy breakdowns with intricate melodies, all while searching for the right musicians to complete their lineup.
By 2023, Enola Reven had found their missing piece in Josef Levine, a North County vocalist with a powerful range—bringing both brutal, gut-wrenching screams and smooth, melodic cleans to the table. Josef’s dynamic vocal abilities unlocked new possibilities for the band, allowing them to experiment with harmonies, layered vocals, and epic melodic structures. With Jay and Kris also contributing their own vocal skills, the band’s sound became increasingly versatile, offering a unique mix of aggression and melody that sets them apart.
Though the journey has seen its ups and downs, particularly with lineup changes, the core trio of Jay, Kris, and Josef has remained steadfast. Their complementary personalities and shared passion for pushing musical boundaries have been the glue holding Enola Reven together. Currently, the band is auditioning drummers and bassists to solidify the lineup, but with the foundation already in place, the future looks bright.
Enola Reven’s blend of melodic complexity and unrelenting heaviness is only the beginning. As they continue to write and refine their sound, they remain committed to delivering intense, soul-stirring music that resonates with their audience. Stay tuned—this band is just getting started
Influences
Way too many to list, but essentially anything and everything. Here’s a few of the band’s favs:
- Killswitch Engage
- Lamb of God
- Wage War
- Volumes
- Monuments
- Periphery
- Metallica
- Megadeath
- Slayer
- All That Remains
- Taproot
- SYL
- Gojira
- Polaris
- Shokran
- Polyphia
- God Forbid
- As I Lay Dying
- ERRA
- Attila
- Job for a Cowboy
- Avenge Sevenfold
- Breaking Benjamin
- Angel Vivaldi
- Soilwork
- In Flames
- Spirtbox
- Dayseeker
- Bad Omens
- and a slew of others!
