Eyes Set to Kill explained

Eyes Set to Kill
Origin:Tempe, Arizona, U.S.
Years Active:2003–present
Website:Facebook.com/eyessettokill
Current Members:
  • Alexia Rodriguez
  • Anissa Rodriguez
  • Caleb Clifton
  • touring member: Jeremy Anderson
Past Members:
  • Spencer Merrill
  • David Phipps
  • Austin Vanderbur
  • Zack Hansen
  • John Moody
  • Milad Sadegi
  • Lindsey Vogt
  • Alex Torres
  • Brandon Anderson
  • Justin Denson
  • Greg Kerwin
  • Cisko Miranda
  • AJ Bartholomew
  • Tiaday Xavier Ball

Eyes Set to Kill is an American post-hardcore and metalcore band from Tempe, Arizona. The Rodriguez sisters, lead guitarist Alexia and bassist Anissa,[1] along with vocalist Lindsey Vogt started the band in 2003. After Lindsey's departure, Alexia assumed her position as lead vocalist as well as guitarist. Anissa left in late 2016 but returned to the band in 2023.[2]

The World Outside received widespread critical acclaim and the group was featured on the cover of USA Today, as one of Alternative Press Magazine's "100 Bands You Need To Know", and hosted an episode of MTV's Headbangers Ball.[3] Broken Frames was ranked fifth on the list of "Locals Only: The Best Albums and EPs in 2010".[4] Emanie:12/10/2023

History

Eyes Set to Kill began in 2003 as a three-piece band from Tempe, Arizona. Alexia Rodriguez (lead guitar, backing vocals), Anissa Rodriguez (bass), and Lindsey Vogt (lead vocals); their name derived from a line out of a poem Alexia wrote in secondary school. Over the next several months, the band continued to undergo changes in their lineup. In early 2006 Alex Torres (rhythm guitar), Corey Pattakos (backing vocals), and Caleb Clifton (drums) joined and recorded a nine-song EP, When Silence Is Broken, the Night Is Torn, at Larry Elyea's Glendale, Arizona home studio: Mind's Eye Digital Recording Studios. The EP featured guitarist Alex Torres and original vocalist, Lindsey Vogt and sold 11,000 units. Their debut full-length album, Reach, was released February 19, 2008, peaking at No. 29 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and No. 77 on Billboards Independent Music charts in 2008 selling 1,900 copies in its first week.[5] The first single from the album was "Reach", with their following single as "Darling".

Their second album, The World Outside, was released June 2, 2009. It sold 2,400 copies in the U.S. in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.[6] and peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart[7] and No. 26 on the Independent Albums chart[8]

Their third studio album, Broken Frames, was released on June 8, 2010. Its first single, "All You Ever Knew", was released on April 1, 2010, on revolvermag.com and on their MySpace page. Brandon Anderson resigned from the band in early July.[9]

On October 12, 2010, Alexia released her debut solo album, Underground Sounds as Lexia. On October 26, 2010, "Let Me In", which as released as a bonus track on Broken Frames, was released as its first single with a video.[10] Greg Kerwin left the band in early 2011.[11]

On June 7, 2011, the band announced they started their own record label, Foresee Records, and would no longer be with Breaksilence Records. They released White Lotus through a joint venture between their own label Foresee Records and Maphia Entertainment on August 9, 2011.[12] They embarked on a tour with Falling in Reverse and For All Those Sleeping throughout September and October 2011.[13]

On July 19, 2012, they announced signing to Century Media Records. On December 20, 2012, they reached 1,000,000 likes on Facebook prompting them to release a free download of a new demo for their upcoming album.[14] To promote their upcoming album the band released a video for the song "Infected" on September 5, 2013. Masks was released September 17, 2013.[15]

On July 10, they announced that they were forced to cancel an Oklahoma City show due a health issue with Anissa Rodriguez.[16] In September 2015, they were support for New Years Day on their "Other Side Tour" North American Tour.[17]

In March 2016 the band announced a co-headliner tour named "The Visions Tour" with Texas-based band One-Eyed Doll and Open Your Eyes as support. To promote the tour, Eyes Set to Kill and One-Eyed Doll recorded a cover of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence".[18]

The band released, "Break", in advance of their sixth album on March 24, 2017, via Spotify and on February 1, 2018, "Not Sorry". On February 16, 2018, they released their self-titled album via Century Media Records.

In 2017, Alexia Rodriguez formed band The Secret Destroyers with former vocalist Lindsey Vogt and Teresa Brenneman.[19] [20]

On February 18, 2021, Eyes Set To Kill premiered new single "Find Our Way" via SiriusXM Octane, their first with new label Revival Recordings. The band's track "Face The Rain (Feat. Howard Jones)" also premiered on Octane, and was released on September 23, 2021, alongside the announcement that their new EP DAMNA would be released on December 3, 2021.

Band members

Current members

Former members

Former touring musicians

Timeline

Discography

See main article: Eyes Set to Kill discography.

Awards and nominations

Revolver Golden Gods Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eyes Set To Kill make huge impact in Brazil . May 13, 2009 . Newstimes.com . October 10, 2015.
  2. Heaney, Gregory. "[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p1020563/biography|pure_url=yes}} Biography]". AllMusic
  3. Web site: Eyes Set to KILL | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos . Myspace.com . October 10, 2015.
  4. News: Locals Only: The Best Albums and EPs From Valley Bands in 2010 . Cizmar . Martin . December 30, 2010 . . October 10, 2015 . April 2, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402201042/http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2010-12-30/music/phoenix-only-the-best-albums-and-eps-from-valley-bands-in-2010/ . dead .
  5. Web site: Eyes Set to Kill | Awards . . October 10, 2015.
  6. Web site: Eyes Set To Kill Magazine – News, Reviews, Albums and Videos . July 24, 2009 . Idiomag.com . July 2, 2010.
  7. Web site: Heatseekers Albums: Up and Coming Musicians Chart . June 20, 2009 . Billboard.com . October 10, 2015.
  8. Web site: Independent Albums . June 20, 2009 . Billboard.com . October 10, 2015.
  9. Web site: Exclusive MP3: Eyes Set to Kill Premiere "All You Ever Knew," the First Single From Their New Album – Revolver Music . Revolvermag.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100610091257/http://www.revolvermag.com/music/detail/exclusive-mp3-eyes-set-to-kill-premiere-all-you-ever-knew/ . June 10, 2010 . July 2, 2010.
  10. Web site: Eyes Set To Kill Frontwoman Releases 'Let Me In' Video - Blabbermouth.net . October 26, 2010 . Roadrunnerrecords.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101030153303/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=148374 . October 30, 2010 . October 10, 2015.
  11. Web site: Eyes Set To Kill part ways with guitarist/vocalist Greg Kerwin - News - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110201053834/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/eyes_set_to_kill_part_ways_with_guitarist_vocalist_greg_kerwin/ . February 1, 2011 . October 10, 2015.
  12. Web site: Eyes Set To Kill . Facebook.com . October 10, 2015.
  13. Web site: Falling In Reverse announce early fall tour - News - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . April 22, 2016.
  14. Web site: Eyes Set To Kill release "True Colors" demo for free download - News - Alternative Press . December 20, 2012 . Altpress.com . October 10, 2015.
  15. Web site: Eyes Set to Kill Talk 'Masks,' Musical Influences + More . Raman . Liz . Loudwire. May 26, 2014 .
  16. Web site: Eyes Set to Kill's Anissa Rodriguez Released From Hospital . Hartmann . Graham . Loudwire. July 16, 2014 .
  17. Web site: Eyes Set To Kill To Join New Year's Day "The Other Side" Tour . September 24, 2015 . Screamer Magazine.
  18. Web site: One-Eyed Doll & Eyes Set To Kill Announce Co-Headlining "The Visions" Tour . March 9, 2016 . PiercingMetal.com.
  19. Web site: The Secret Destroyers . Tempe Marketplace . 2020-06-16 . June 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200617013603/https://tempemarketplace.com/event/the-secret-destroyers/ . dead .
  20. Web site: The Secret Destroyers . Facebook . 2020-06-16.
  21. Web site: Eyes Set To Kill . Facebook.com.
  22. Web site: Kevin Koelsch (@comfortably_kev) • Instagram photos and videos . instagram.com . en . June 28, 2019.
  23. Web site: Eyes Set To Kill on Instagram: "Hell of a first day on #TheAttentionTour. Great interview w/ @943kilo, and another awesome night at Sunshine Studios. To see footage from…" . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BzBIiDqnvyc . 2021-12-24 . limited. Instagram . en . June 28, 2019.
  24. Web site: Eyes Set To Kill Announce New Album . January 19, 2018 . Theprp.com . January 19, 2018.
  25. Web site: 2010 Revolver Golden Gods Awards Nominees . Heavymetal.about.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100327132900/http://heavymetal.about.com/b/2010/02/28/2010-revolver-golden-gods-awards-nominees.htm . March 27, 2010 . July 2, 2010.

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