They are one of Huddersfield’s most successful exports.

Evile’s popularity both here and abroad has been so much that it has meant they have not had the chance to play in the town for years.

But now the thrash metal four-piece is getting ready with a much overdue hometown comeback at The Parish on May 28.

It will be the first since the departure of guitarist Ol Drake, who has been replaced by 23-year-old Piers Donno Fuller.

“Our last gig in the area was probably at the Picturedrome in Holmfirth in 2012,” said Ben Carter, the drummer and a founding member, along with Ol’s brother, Matt.

Evile’s fourth member, bassist Joel Graham, joined in 2010 after the untimely death of Mike Alexander while on tour in 2009.

“We’ve either been touring or recording since then,” said Ben.

“But the big reason is that we’ve been spending a lot of time getting Piers used to our songs.

“Our material is quite intricate so it has obviously been a bit difficult because his technique is great but it was a bit different.

“Piers has stamped his own mark on the songs now though – it’s fantastic.

“He’s also a good mate. After Mike died we decided that new members had to fit what we do not just musically but socially too as we travel together so much.

“He’s got the same outlook and mental age as us, which for me is probably about 13.

“We don’t like to take ourselves seriously, we just enjoy playing and think it’s a privilege to do so, not a right.”

Piers was thrown into the deep end at one of Evile’s first comeback gigs.

“We were supporting Testament in Metz, France.

“It was a huge gig with a few thousand in the audience – a nice test for Piers. We’ve also been gigging with Exodus and have done Trondheim Metal Fest in Norway, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark and the UK.

“The UK still gives us the best support.”

Evile member Joel Graham with new guitarist, Piers Donno Fuller

Ben talked about the anticipated Parish gig, one of 10 arranged to celebrate the venue’s 10th year and its new sound system.

“The night’s going to be fantastic.

“The line up is different but the product we’re delivering is still good, honest thrash.

“I’m going to give the sound system a battering – it will need putting through it’s paces.”

Afterwards, they will finally begin work on their much-awaited fifth studio album.

Their last, Skull, was released in 2013, just months before Ol departed.

“We’re all going to be writing it together,” said Ben.

“It’s going to be very much of the same but we’ll be exploring new ideas with Piers.

“We’re in no rush to get it done because we don’t have a manager or record label demanding material from us.

“I’d like to get something out in early 2017 in time for the festival booking season.”

Ben commented on rumours that Ol Drake may join them on stage.

“It might just be a vicious rumour.

“But I’d never say that he’ll never be on stage with us again because we still get on really well.

“But at the moment he’s got too much on his plate with his own music.

“I’ll just say that our futures haven’t yet been written.”

He was however more forthright on his own role in Evile.

“My mum passed away last year and she told me to never stop playing with the band.

“I’ll honour that – I don’t ever see myself outside of Evile and I hope none of the others do. I want to still be going even when I’m 65.”