''Masks'' is the fifth studio album by American

metalcore Metalcore (also known as metallic hardcore) is a fusion music genre that combines elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. As with other styles blending metal and hardcore, such as crust punk and grindcore, metalcore is noted for its use of ...

band

Eyes Set to Kill Eyes Set to Kill is an American post-hardcore band from Tempe, Arizona. The Rodriguez sisters, lead guitarist Alexia and bassist Anissa, along with vocalist Lindsey Vogt started the band in 2003. Lindsey Vogt departed the band in mid-2007 due to ...

. The album was released on September 17, 2013. It is their first album to be released under

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. It is also their last album to feature screamer and guitarist Cisko Miranda.

Music and lyrics

Phil Freeman of ''

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'' wrote that "Eyes Set to Kill go an overtly metal, even nü-metal direction." In addition, Freeman wrote that "Their riffs are fierce and heavy, laid over powerful grooves, but it's the vocal melodies that pack the most punch."

Critical reception

At ''

'', Phil Freeman noted "This is strong work from a band unwilling to be dismissed as a sister-act gimmick."

Track listing

Personnel

;Eyes Set to Kill * Cisko Miranda - unclean vocals, rhythm guitar * Alexia Rodriguez - clean vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, keyboards, samples * Anissa Rodriguez - bass guitar * Caleb Clifton - drums, percussion ;Artwork and design * James Lano - artwork, layout * Jeremy Saffer - photography ;Production *

Steve Evetts Steve Evetts is an American record producer who has produced music for Alesana, Poison the Well, A Static Lullaby, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Sepultura, Symphony X, Saves the Day, Lifetime, Kid Dynamite, Hightower, Story of the Year, Every T ...

- producer, engineer, mixing *

Andrew Wade Andrew Robert Wade (born August 4, 1984) is an American recording engineer and music producer. Early years and A Wish for Marilynne (2002–2006) In August 2002, Wade started playing guitar and singing lead vocals in Christian rock/emo band A W ...

- producer * Alan Douches - mastering * Allan Hessler - engineer * Alex Lopez - composer, drum engineering * Kane Churko - composer *

Brandon Saller Brandon Kyle Saller (born June 24, 1983) is an American musician, singer and multi-instrumentalist. He is the lead vocalist, keyboardist and former drummer of the metalcore band Atreyu. He is responsible for the melodic singing found in the b ...

- composer * Johnny Andrews - composer * Fred Archambault - composer

Charts

References

{{Andrew Wade 2013 albums Eyes Set to Kill albums Century Media Records albums