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Masks
Masks
Studio album by Eyes Set to Kill
Released	September 17, 2013
Genre	Metalcore; post-hardcore; alternative metal; nu metal;
Length	45:35
Label	Century Media
Producer	Steve Evetts, Andrew Wade
Eyes Set to Kill chronology
Singles from Masks
	"Lost and Forgotten"; Released: June 26, 2013; "Infected"; Released: September 4, 2013;

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 unclean vocalist and guitarist Cisko Miranda.^[8]

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
Source	Rating
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.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer	Length
1.	"Masks"	Eyes Set to Kill, Alex Lopez	Steve Evetts	1:40
2.	"Killing in Your Name"	Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez	Evetts	3:27
3.	"Lost and Forgotten"	Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez	Evetts	3:52
4.	"Where I Want to Be"	Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez	Andrew Wade	3:11
5.	"True Colors"	Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez	Evetts	4:43
6.	"Surface"	Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez, Brandon Saller, Fred Archambault	Evetts	3:59
7.	"Little Liar"	Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez, Johnny Andrews	Evetts	3:00
8.	"Nothing Left to Say"	Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez	Evetts	3:56
9.	"The New Plague"	Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez	Evetts	3:09
10.	"Infected"	Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez, Kane Churko	Evetts	2:49
11.	"Secrets Between"	Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez	Wade	4:05
12.	"Haze"	Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez, Churko	Evetts	3:25
13.	"The Forbidden Line"	Eyes Set to Kill, Lopez	Evetts	4:05
Total length:				45:35

Personnel

Eyes Set to Kill^[12]

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^[13]

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

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

^ "Video Eyes Set to Kill Performs at EMGTV Studios". September 25, 2013. Archived from the original on 2021-10-03. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
^ "Reviews ESTK Masks album". ScreamerMagazine. October 29, 2013. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
^ "Eyes Set to Kill - Masks album". GhostCultMag. 6 November 2013. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
^ "Interview With Alexia Rodriguez". MetalTemple. October 31, 2013. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
^ "Eyes Set to Kill - Masks album review". CrypticRock. September 12, 2013. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
^ "Eyes Set to Kill Stream New Album Masks". Alt. Press. September 12, 2013. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
^ "Review: Eyes Set to Kill - Masks album". Transcendence. September 9, 2013. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
^ "Eyes Set to Kill New Album Masks". Loudwire. June 28, 2013. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Freeman, Phil (2013). "Eyes Set to Kill – Masks". Alternative Press. October 2013 (303). Alternative Press Magazine, Inc.: 86. ISSN 1065-1667. Archived from the original on August 24, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
^ "Suicide Silence Drummer Alex Lopez Appears on ESTK new album Masks". ThePrp. August 8, 2013. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
^ Masks at AllMusic
^ "News ESTK Release Fifth Full Length Album Masks". MetalForceMagazine. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
^ "Eyes Set to Kill Announce Masks Tour". DigitalTourBus. June 12, 2014. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
^ "Eyes Set to Kill Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
^ "Eyes Set to Kill Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
^ "Eyes Set to Kill Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2013.