Pipeman sits down with Alexia, Anissa, and Brandon from Eyes Set To Kill at Aftershock Festival to discuss the evolution of the band, their experiences across the years, family life on tour, memorable moments (including a wild story about headbanging-induced injury), nostalgia for MySpace, and what's next for the band. The conversation navigates the changing festival landscape, connections with fans across generations, and the enduring power of music and togetherness.Main Topics Covered
- Returning to Aftershock: reflections on 2014 vs. 2026
- Band and personal evolutions, family, and musical growth
- Favorite bands and festival inspirations
- Memorable on-the-road stories (including an extreme concert injury)
- Dynamics of being siblings and bandmates
- Reality TV guilty pleasures and media authenticity
- The significance of MySpace and social media in band promotion
- Upcoming music releases and tour plans
- Connecting with fans across generations
Key Discussions & StoriesLife Then and Now
- Alexia, Anissa, and Brandon reflect on performing at Aftershock before (2014) and now, noting changes in festival culture and their own lives (02:13).
- Alexia: “2014, I didn’t have a baby. Now I have a baby, and I think I’m gonna bring her here so she can experience all this…”
Festival Vibes and Band Favorites
- Eyes Set To Kill discusses bucket list bands at Aftershock, excitement over sharing stages with childhood inspirations (03:08):
- Alexia and Brandon are huge Finch fans; Brandon shares his love for Coheed and Cambria.
- Anissa is excited to see Underoath, Senses Fail, and Alexis on Fire.
Generational Connections & Changing Priorities
- The band and Pipeman reflect on a shift from partying to family-friendliness at festivals, with touring members now bringing families along (05:20).
- “Everyone has families now… you have to be a good role model now for your kids” — Anissa
Wildest Tour Stories
- Brandon: Once signed a baby’s head with a Sharpie on Warped Tour (08:07).
- Anissa: Suffered a severe headbanging injury resulting in emergency eye surgery (08:46). The full story includes migraines, a popping sensation behind the eye, urgent care, and a dramatic hospital experience.
Sibling Dynamics in the Band
- Alexia and Anissa talk about growing up close and naturally forming a band:
- “Alexia: I think since we kind of grew up doing everything together and taking care of each other, it felt natural to start a band together too.” (13:43)
- Brandon shares his history of joining the band from the Phoenix music scene (15:11).
New Projects & Tours
- Eyes Set To Kill has been working on a new album, with several songs written and recorded, and a tour scheduled for December: “Guilty Pleasures Tour” featuring fan favorites (16:52).
Guilty Pleasures & Reality TV
- Brandon confesses a soft spot for reality TV like Jersey Shore and The Bachelorette, leading the group into a candid conversation with Pipeman about how reality shows are often scripted (17:22).
Social Media & MySpace Nostalgia
- The band reminisces about the MySpace era — booking tours, connecting with fans, and how those early social mediums shaped direct artist-fan interactions (23:20).
- Alexia: “It was like the beginning, the beginning of like the artist connecting with the fans directly.”
Looking Ahead
- Eyes Set To Kill shares their official Instagram (@eyessettokillofficial) and TikTok (ESTK), mentioning favorite TikToks that show their journey from MySpace-era teens to now (21:51), (22:21).
Notable Quotes
- “[Aftershock] feels like the crowd, like they treat each other well. Everyone’s genuinely just out there to have a good time and taking care of each other.” — Brandon (01:38)
- “More having fun, doing your thing, and less partying and becoming stupid.” — Pipeman (04:44)
- “Music unites people… that’s why it’s so important to teach your children.” — Pipeman (06:33)
- “You have to be a good role model now for your kids. So no more partying.” — Anissa (05:12)
- “I just remember signing a baby with a Sharpie…” — Brandon (08:07)
- “I had a blood clot behind my eye… we were on our last song, headbanging, and I felt a popping noise behind my eye.” — Anissa (08:46)
- “We would book tours through MySpace, just talking to promoters.” — Alexia (23:20)
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Eyes Set To Kill Instagram:@eyessettokillofficial
- TikTok: ESTK
- Upcoming Tour: December’s “Guilty Pleasures Tour” (featuring past fan favorites)
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