Masks (album) explained

Masks
Type:	Studio album
Artist:	Eyes Set to Kill
Cover:	Masks (Eyes Set to Kill album).jpg
Released:	September 17, 2013^[1]
Length:	45:35
Label:	Century Media^[2]
Producer:	Steve Evetts, Andrew Wade
Prev Title:	White Lotus
Prev Year:	2011
Next Title:	Eyes Set to Kill
Next Year:	2018

Masks is the fifth studio album by American metalcore band Eyes Set to Kill.^[3] The album was released on September 17, 2013.^[4] It is their first album to be released under Century Media Records.^[5] It is also their last album to feature screamer and guitarist Cisko Miranda.^[6]

Music and lyrics

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

Personnel

Eyes Set to Kill^[7]

• 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^[8]

• Steve Evetts - producer, engineer, mixing
• Andrew Wade - producer
• Alan Douches - mastering
• Allan Hessler - engineer
• Alex Lopez - composer, drum engineering
• Kane Churko - composer
• Brandon Saller - composer
• Johnny Andrews - composer
• Fred Archambault - composer

Notes and References

1. Web site: Video Eyes Set to Kill Perfroms at EMGTV Studios . September 25, 2013 . October 2, 2021.
2. Web site: Reviews ESTK Masks album . ScreamerMagazine . October 29, 2013 . October 3, 2021.
3. Web site: Eyes Set to Kill - Masks album review . CrypticRock . September 12, 2013 . October 1, 2021.
4. Web site: Eyes Set to Kill Stream New Album Masks . Alt. Press . September 12, 2013 . October 2, 2021.
5. Web site: Review: Eyes Set to Kill - Masks album . Transcendence . September 9, 2013 . October 2, 2021.
6. Web site: Eyes Set to Kill New Album Masks . Loudwire . June 28, 2013 . October 2, 2021.
7. Web site: News ESTK Release Fifth Full Length Album Masks . MetalForceMagazine . October 3, 2021.
8. Web site: Eyes Set to Kill Announce Masks Tour . DigitalTourBus . June 12, 2014 . October 3, 2021.