“Eyes Without a Face” was co-written by Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens, and produced by Keith Forsey. It as released in May 1984 as the second single from Idol’s second studio album, “Rebel Yell” with “The Dead Next Door” on the B-side.
Despite its dark and brooding atmosphere, “Eyes Without a Face” was a commercial success, reaching the top ten in several countries, including #4 in the US and New Zealand, and #6 in Canada. The song’s music video, which features Idol wearing a mask and performing in a surreal, dreamlike setting, also became an MTV staple and helped to solidify Idol’s status as one of the leading figures of the 1980s rock scene.