Since their formation in 2004 Eyes Set to Kill have taken the punk-rock and hardcore communities by storm. In less than two years this Arizona based five -piece has become one of MySpace's 1 unsigned bands, shared stages with many of the scene's hottest bands and released one of the best selling independent releases for many online retailers.

Originally conceived by as the two piece of consisting of Alexia Rodriguez (Lead Guitar, Vocals), and Anissa Rodriguez (Bass Guitar), this Phoenix, AZ screamo outfit attempted to create a unique sound that would combine the soft, melodic feel of female vocals and gut-wrenching screaming, backed up by powerful instrumentals with a post-hardcore influence.

"Having a screamer and a melodic singer has just always been our vision. We wanted to try something different because we didn't want to be the typical screamo band," says bassist Anissa Rodriguez. "We didn't try to make our songs a certain sound. We play what we feel."

Searching the local area for talented and dedicated musicians to create this sound the group was frequently ignored and turned down by sexist musicians, despite their obvious talent and potential. The girls were classified, stereotyped, and rejected by the ignorant mus ... (read more)