HHailing from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Evile set out to generate a sound that would fill a void within the metal world. Railing against the dominance of morose emo bands and no-fun shoegazers currently populating the Metal scene, the band looked instead to the classics of the Thrash genre for their influence. Comprising of brothers Matt and Oli Drake, and augmented by Ben Carter and Mike Alexander, Evile threw together their old-school thrash influences of Metallica, Anthrax, Testament and Annihilator and mixed in their own energy and enthusiasm to create a fast paced sound dosed with unrelenting speed and aggression. The band described their aim as trying to give thrash a "new" sound while staying in the classic Thrash vein.

In the Summer of 2006, as an unsigned band, Evile were handpicked to play two prestigious UK festivals including Bloodstock Open Air and Damnation festival, both to great acclaim. Evile were also voted as Terrorizer magazine's Number 1 unsigned act in 2006 and were soon signed to Earache Records before beginning work on their debut Rassmussen, the album was recorded in Copehnagen's Sweet Silence studio, where Rasumssen produced Metallica's legendary albums 'Master of Puppets' and 'Ride the Lightning', delivering Evile a sound undoubtedly modern but steeped in Thrash tradition. The debut, ‘Enter The Grave’, made a vital statement for the band – not only that they mean business but also that they are a true force to be reckoned with on the thrash scene. The album reached number 33 in the UK Metal charts, with a track featured on the X-Box game Rock Band. ‘Thrasher’ is regarded as one of the most difficult songs to play on both guitar and bass on the game due to the exceptionally fast open note strumming that signifies the band so well. As a result of the success brought on by their remarkable first offering, Evile were voted Best Newcomers in Terrorizer magazine’s 2007 Readers Poll, and ‘Enter The Grave’ came 19th in their top 40 albums of the year. They were also voted Metal Hammers’ Best New Band by the readership and featured in Classic Rock magazine’s top 50 albums of 2007 at the impressive position of 38, ahead of prog-rockers Dream Theater. Metal Hammer’s Get In The Ring II saw Evile wrestle against Viking Skull, Engel and Goat The Head to take the 2008 title, broadcast on UL television. They won the support of fans with a thrashing set that encouraged the only stage divers of the night. The perfect build up to what was to come next. They continued to cement themselves as serious contenders with a headline support slot on Megadeth’s European Tour of Duty, which included the UK leg of Gigantour, alongside death metallers Job For A Cowboy. The warm reception from the crowd defined Evile as a force to be reckoned with. Evile were beginning to be truly accepted as the leaders of thrash in the UK. Building on their already strong fan base, they are creating a reputation for themselves that will take them all the way to the top. They will officially open the main stage at 2008’s Bloodstock open air festival in Derby. No mean feat for the band, as they will be playing alongside names like Opeth, As I Lay Dying and Soilwork. They will also play France’s Hellfest in June 2008. Being labeled as the band who are ‘carrying the genres whole revival on their shoulders’ by Kerrang! Magazine, Evile surely have a lot to live up to. But there is no doubt, especially amongst their loyal fans, that Evile are worthy of such acclaim. With a busy year that will undoubtedly see the band getting bigger and bigger, Evile seem set to lead the UK thrash scene to world domination.