ESCAPE THE FATE are inching closer to the release of their dynamic new album, HATE ME, out October 30th, 2015. After the success of the first single ‘Just A Memory’, which was given away to fans for 48 hours on the band’s website, ESCAPE THE FATE are back again releasing their lead track ‘Alive’ on October 19th via Alternative Press. The next day, fans will be able to see the track in action with a darkened-circus themed video, designed to truly get the masses ready for their towering new album. Along with the release of HATE ME the band have recently set out an October & November headlining tour, featuring support from A Skylit Drive, Sworn In, Sirens & Sailors and Myka Relocate.
The album was titled HATE ME because, “Lyrically, a lot of these tracks are based around the hate we’ve received over the years and just embracing that and using it to our own advantage,” says vocalist Craig Mabbitt. “I’ve had to step up to the plate lately, for the fans as much as anything else, because they take the name Escape The Fate very seriously and I owe them something for that, for all the support they’ve shown us over the years. It’s very humbling for me to be able to listen to this collection of songs and think about where we’ve come from and what we’ve been through to get to this point.”
The lead track off HATE ME, ‘Alive’ will premiering October 19th exclusively on Alternative Press. The following day October 20th the music video for ‘Alive’ will be released world wide as the band continues their tour across the U.S. in support of their October 30th release performance in New York City.
The “HATE ME Tour” (#hatemetour) launched on October 13th in Anaheim, CA. Performing to filled crowds on this summer’s Warped Tour, the band is raring to go for this next run. “So fucking stoked to play live on our headlining tour,” says guitarist Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft. “I’m really excited to showcase a newly designed set list; including songs off our new album Hate Me. As always, we cannot wait to meet all of you at the shows. This is a tour you do not want to miss!!”
HATE ME has already received critical acclaim from industry tastemakers.
“Hate Me might be one of the best musical surprises of the year. *Movie trailer voice* In a world… where FM rock radio plays Pearl Jam back to back with Imagine Dragons and “rock” can mean whatever you want it to mean… or nothing… at all. One band has the chance to save humanity… *EXPLOSION!!* “ – Pure Grain Audio
“You want uplifting, motivational anthems, songs about heartbreak and party bangers? Escape The Fate have you covered. They know what they’re good at and truly make the most of it.” – Big Cheese
“Escape the Fate have been through more than most bands, and if Hate Me proves anything, it’s that their determination to move forward— and rock hard— is positively relentless.” – Alternative Press
“Escape the Fate’s best yet, pure gold. Rock hasn’t been this fun since Appetite for Destruction” New Noise Magazine
HATE ME Track Listing
1. Just A Memory
2. Live For Today
3. Remember Every Scar
4. Breaking Me Down
5. Alive
6. Get Up, Get Out
7. Hate Me
8. Les Enfants Terribles (Terrible Children)
9. I Won’t Break
10. Let Me Be
TOUR DATES –
15-Oct Chico, CA Senator Theatre
16-Oct Sacramento, CA Boardwalk
17-Oct Portland, OR Hawthorne Theater
18-Oct Seattle, WA Studio Seven
19-Oct Spokane, WA Knitting Factory
21-Oct Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
22-Oct Denver, CO Marquis Theater
23-Oct Kansas City, KS Aftershock
24-Oct Minneapolis, MN Mill City Nights
25-Oct Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge
26-Oct Pontiac, MI The Crofoot
29-Oct Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom
30-Oct New York, NY Marlin Bar @ Webster Hall
31-Oct Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance
1-Nov Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock Cafe
2-Nov Greensboro, NC Greene Street
3-Nov Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
5-Nov Oklahoma City, OK 89th Street Collective
6-Nov Houston, TX Walters
7-Nov Dallas, TX Gas Monkey
8-Nov Austin, TX Dirty Dog
9-Nov San Antonio, TX Korova
10-Nov El Paso, TX Mesa Music Hall
11-Nov Phoenix, AZ Joes Grotto
12-Nov Las Vegas, NV Vinyl @ Hard Rock Hotel
13-Nov Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst
14-Nov Hollywood, CA The Whisky
15-Nov San Diego, CA Soma
