Eye Empire is an American rock supergroup formed in 2009, initially consisting of members Corey Lowery, B.C. Kochmit, Donald Carpenter, Garrett Whitlock, and Dixie Duncan. The band released their debut album Moment of Impact in 2010, which was re-released as Impact in 2012 with additional tracks. The single "More Than Fate" from this album peaked at number 31 on the US Mainstream Rock charts. In 2013, they released their second studio album, Evolve. Eye Empire collaborated with notable musicians such as Lajon Witherspoon and Morgan Rose of Sevendust. The band faced lineup changes, including the departure of Will Hunt in 2011 and Ryan Bennett joining in his place. Despite announcing Carpenter's departure in April 2014, the band later reconciled and continued their activities.