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Eyes Set to Kill

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Eyes Set to Kill
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded2003 in Tempe, Arizona, United States
FounderAlexia Rodriguez, Anissa Rodriguez, Lindsey Vogt
Headquarters
Tempe
,
United States
ProductsMetalcore music albums and EPs

Eyes Set to Kill is a metalcore ensemble originating from Tempe, Arizona, United States.[1] Established in 2003 by sisters Alexia (lead guitar) and Anissa Rodriguez (bass),[2] alongside vocalist Lindsey Vogt. Following Lindsey's exit, Alexia assumed lead vocal duties while continuing on guitar. Anissa departed in late 2016 but rejoined the group in 2023.[1]

Their album The World Outside received notable praise, appearing on the cover of USA Today, earning a spot among Alternative Press Magazine's "100 Bands You Need To Know", and featured in an episode of MTV's Headbangers Ball.[3] The release Broken Frames was ranked fifth on "Locals Only: The Best Albums and EPs in 2010".[4]

History

Formed in 2003 in Tempe, Arizona, Eyes Set to Kill initially included Alexia Rodriguez (lead guitar and backing vocals), Anissa Rodriguez (bass), and Lindsey Vogt (lead vocals). The band experienced multiple lineup shifts before expanding their roster in 2006 with the additions of Alex Torres (rhythm guitar), Corey Pattakos (backing vocals), and Caleb Clifton (drums). They produced a nine-track EP titled When Silence Is Broken, the Night Is Torn, which sold approximately 11,000 copies. Their first full-length album, Reach (2008), reached number 29 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and number 77 on the Independent Music charts, moving about 1,900 units during its debut week. Notable singles from this album were "Reach" and "Darling."

Their sophomore album, The World Outside (2009), achieved first-week sales of around 2,400 copies and peaked at number nine on Billboard Heatseekers as well as number 26 on the Independent Albums chart. The third studio effort, Broken Frames (2010), included the single "All You Ever Knew." During this period, Brandon Anderson left the band in 2010 and Greg Kerwin exited early the following year.

In 2010, Alexia debuted her solo project under the moniker Lexia with the release of Underground Sounds. On June 7, 2011, Eyes Set to Kill launched their own record label called Foresee Records, thereby concluding their association with Breaksilence Records. Their album White Lotus was distributed through Foresee Records and Maphia Entertainment on August 9, 2011. Subsequently, they toured alongside Falling in Reverse and For All Those Sleeping.

On July 19, 2012, Eyes Set to Kill secured a contract with Century Media Records. By December of that year, they had amassed one million Facebook followers and unveiled a complimentary demo for their forthcoming album. To support Masks (2013), they released a music video for "Infected." Health complications forced them to cancel a performance in July 2014. In September 2015, they joined New Years Day as support on their North American "Other Side Tour."

March 2016 saw the band co-headlining "The Visions Tour" with One-Eyed Doll and Open Your Eyes; promotion included releasing a cover version of Depeche Mode’s "Enjoy the Silence." Prior to launching their sixth studio album, singles such as "Break" (March 2017) and "Not Sorry" (February 2018) were issued. Their self-titled record was released on February 16, 2018 through Century Media Records.

In addition to Eyes Set to Kill activities, Alexia Rodriguez formed The Secret Destroyers in 2017 with former vocalist Lindsey Vogt and Teresa Brenneman.

On February 18, 2021, under new label Revival Recordings, Eyes Set to Kill debuted the single "Find Our Way" via SiriusXM Octane. Another track featuring Howard Jones titled "Face The Rain" premiered on Octane and was released on September 23, 2021. The band announced that their EP DAMNA would be available starting December 3, 2021.

Band members

Current lineup

  • Alexia Rodriguez – lead and rhythm guitar, keyboards, piano (2003–present); clean vocals (2007–present); backing vocals (2003–2007); bass (studio only, 2016–2023)
  • Anissa Rodriguez – bass guitar (2003–2016, 2023–present)
  • Caleb Clifton – drums, percussion, samples (2006–present)
  • Jeremy Anderson – unclean vocals, rhythm guitar (2024–present; touring member 2023–2024)

Past members

  • Spencer Merrill – unclean vocals (2003)
  • David Phipps – drums, percussion (2003)
  • Austin Vanderbur – unclean vocals (2003–2006)
  • Zack Hansen – rhythm guitar (2003–2005)
  • John Moody – rhythm guitar (2005–2006)
  • Milad Sadegi – drums, percussion (2003–2006)
  • Lindsey Vogt – clean vocals (2003–2007)
  • Alex Torres – rhythm and lead guitar, backing vocals (2006–2007)
  • Brandon Anderson – unclean vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming (2006–2010)
  • Justin Denson – unclean vocals, keyboards, programming (2010–2011)
  • Greg Kerwin – lead and rhythm guitar (2007–2010)
  • Cisko Miranda – unclean vocals, rhythm guitar (2011–2014)
  • AJ Bartholomew – unclean vocals, rhythm guitar (2015–2022); bass guitar (2016–2017, 2017–2022)
  • Tiaday Xavier Ball – bass guitar, backing vocals (2017)

Former touring musicians

  • Justin Whitesel – rhythm guitar (2011)
  • David Molina – rhythm guitar (2011)
  • Manny Contreras – rhythm guitar (2016–2017)
  • Comron Fouladi – bass guitar, backing vocals (2017–2019)
  • Kevin Koelsch – bass guitar (2019–2023)

Timeline


Discography

Revolver Golden Gods Awards

Year Nominee Category Outcome
2010 Alexia & Anissa Rodriguez Hottest Chick(s) in Metal Template:Nom

External links

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Heaney, Gregory. "[[[:Template:AllMusic]] Biography]". AllMusic
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