From Las Vegas, land of The Killers and Panic! At The Disco, comes this five-piece rock band that follows closer to the skull-jarring footsteps of Underoath and Senses Fail than to those of their hometown contemporaries. W... more »ithout regret, the most captivating element of Escape the Fate is their incredibly energetic live show, something that the band feels is lost in the mix of most rock bands today.« less
From Las Vegas, land of The Killers and Panic! At The Disco, comes this five-piece rock band that follows closer to the skull-jarring footsteps of Underoath and Senses Fail than to those of their hometown contemporaries. Without regret, the most captivating element of Escape the Fate is their incredibly energetic live show, something that the band feels is lost in the mix of most rock bands today.
"I'v luved Escape The Fate ever since i heard "The Guillotine" on purevolume. They have a unique sound and are fun to sing along to. I just saw them live at Warped Tour and they ROCKED!
Give em a try and im sure you will like them to."
A Quadruple Vocal Attack
Diane Mcgough | Lake Oswego, OR | 02/06/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This Las Vegas five-piece has a quadruple vocal attack on this five song EP. All sing except for the drummer which packs the album with harmonies galore. There is so much vocalizing between growling, singing and screaming it makes Escape the Fate's signature sound. Sometimes it's a little overdone where it overpowers the rest of the instruments, but it's probably the band's way of trying to do something different at a time when the scene is overloaded with this screamo/metal style of music.
They are a new band and vocalist Ronnie has already been criticized for his pompous attitude which normally is common with a vocalist, but in his case he doesn't completely back up his attitude with amazing vocals."
Better than I Am Ghost
Diane Mcgough | 05/24/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Ok so I am really 18...In my opinion this band's way better than I am Ghost, the songs are catchier, it's way harder. Although I am Ghost is easily more unique. Being that Escape The Fate sounds like Atreyu and From First to Last, but it still has it's differences from the 2. My favorite song on the cd is There's no sympathy for the dead, and yes the lyrics are great, and the song is perfect for when your mad/sad, overall i give all the songs on this cd a 5, the songs make this band, in the top 5 of my favorite hardcore/metalcore bands."
Bone Crusing EP!
Tony Brandvold | North Dakota | 03/10/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I don't understand all the negative reviews on this band. Especially on the EP. There's No Sympothy For the Dead is not just another Screamo Cd. No. Anyone who says that is musically challenged. This album has unique qualities that throw the band in a category all of its own. The clean vocals are sorta Screamo sounding, but the screaming could easily be put on an As I Lay Dying album. The vocals are packed with harmonies. I've heard every screamo/emo band out there, and i'm not a fan of the stuff. I'm a metalhead. My tastes go from Devildriver to It Dies Today. And I throw this cd in that category. The drumwork isn't to complicated, but has really sweet little double-bass kicks that really add a lot to the music. The guitars harmonize with eachother a lot. Once again, nothing to complicated, but very fitting to the music. Max's bass playing is different from most bass playing that i've heard. He keeps it interesting. Not the same old boring "play with the guitar" style bass playing that i'm used to hearing.
Overall, very good EP. Good from start to finish. Heres a quick rating and description of the songs --
Dragging Dead Bodies(5/5)- Great opener. Starts of with a catchy snare drum roll, and intense guitar harmonies. When the snare roll ends and that little opening guitar riff kicks in you'll get chills. Trust me.
There's no Sympothy For The Dead(5/5)- Just a great Hard hitting tune. Great, Great lyrics and great screaming in this one.
The Ransom(5.5/5)- Great song!! The most mellow on the album, but still agressive. Very catchy chorus.
As Your Falling Down(4.5/5)- My least favorite, but still a great song. nice little guitar solo.
The guillotine(7/5)- THE best song on the EP by far. It's without a doubt the heaviest song on the album, but still holds that melodic escape the fate sound. I love the "depths of hell" screams in the end. Great headbanger!"
This EP rocks my socks!
Heather M. Kahl | 05/24/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Truly phenomenonal mixture of today's hardcore, screamo, and excellent lyrics. Their live show is absolutely amazing and I would recommend that anyone near one of their shows be a part of it. I used to listen to the band practice in the drummer's garage, and I was there at their first show as a band - and to see how hard they have worked, how much passion for their music and their fans that they have shown, how far they have come, and what an impact they have made on the Las Vegas rock scene has truly been an honor to experience. Listen to the album - experience it for yourself."