Masks (album)

Masks is the fifth studio album by American metalcore band Eyes Set to Kill.[5] The album was released on September 17, 2013.[6] It is their first album to be released under Century Media Records.[7] It is also their last album to feature screamer and guitarist Cisko Miranda.[8]

Masks
Studio album by
Eyes Set to Kill
ReleasedSeptember 17, 2013[1]
Genre
Length45:35
LabelCentury Media[2]
ProducerSteve Evetts, Andrew Wade
Eyes Set to Kill chronology
White Lotus
(2011)		 Masks
(2013)		 Eyes Set to Kill
(2018)
Singles from Masks
  1. "Lost and Forgotten"
    Released: June 26, 2013[3]
  2. "Infected"
    Released: September 4, 2013[4]

Music and lyrics

Phil Freeman of Alternative Press wrote that "Eyes Set to Kill go an overtly metal, even nü-metal direction."[9] 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."[9]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Alternative Press[9]

At Alternative Press, Phil Freeman noted "This is strong work from a band unwilling to be dismissed as a sister-act gimmick."[9]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Eyes Set to Kill and Alexandro Lopez,[10] except where noted[11]

No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
1."Masks"Eyes Set to Kill, Alex LopezSteve Evetts1:40
2."Killing in Your Name"Eyes Set to Kill, LopezEvetts3:27
3."Lost and Forgotten"Eyes Set to Kill, LopezEvetts3:52
4."Where I Want to Be"Eyes Set to Kill, LopezAndrew Wade3:11
5."True Colors"Eyes Set to Kill, LopezEvetts4:43
6."Surface"Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez, Brandon Saller, Fred ArchambaultEvetts3:59
7."Little Liar"Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez, Johnny AndrewsEvetts3:00
8."Nothing Left to Say"Eyes Set to Kill, LopezEvetts3:56
9."The New Plague"Eyes Set to Kill, LopezEvetts3:09
10."Infected"Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez, Kane ChurkoEvetts2:49
11."Secrets Between"Eyes Set to Kill, LopezWade4:05
12."Haze"Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez, ChurkoEvetts3:25
13."The Forbidden Line"Eyes Set to Kill, LopezEvetts4:05
Total length:45:35

Personnel

Charts
Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[14] 5
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[15] 34
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[16] 11

References
  1. "Video Eyes Set to Kill Perfroms at EMGTV Studios". September 25, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  2. "Reviews ESTK Masks album". ScreamerMagazine. October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  3. "Eyes Set to Kill - Masks album". GhostCultMag. 6 November 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  4. "Interview With Alexia Rodriguez". MetalTemple. October 31, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  5. "Eyes Set to Kill - Masks album review". CrypticRock. September 12, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  6. "Eyes Set to Kill Stream New Album Masks". Alt. Press. September 12, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  7. "Review: Eyes Set to Kill - Masks album". Transcendence. September 9, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  8. "Eyes Set to Kill New Album Masks". Loudwire. June 28, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  9. Freeman, Phil (2013). "Eyes Set to Kill – Masks". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. October 2013 (303): 86. ISSN 1065-1667. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  10. "Suicide Silence Drummer Alex Lopez Appears on ESTK new album Masks". ThePrp. August 8, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  11. Masks at AllMusic
  12. "News ESTK Release Fifth Full Length Album Masks". MetalForceMagazine. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  13. "Eyes Set to Kill Announce Masks Tour". DigitalTourBus. June 12, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  14. "Eyes Set to Kill Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
  15. "Eyes Set to Kill Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
  16. "Eyes Set to Kill Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
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