In their almost 20 years as a band there have been many changes to the lineup of Escape the Fate – with vocalist Craig Mabbitt holding down vocals for 15 of them. In preparation for their upcoming album –Out Of The Shadows– they have reached peak stability and happiness. They may come at the music from different directions, but both Ortiz and Mabbitt agree on the importance of the band’s live presentation. “Whether it is 500 or 50,000 people in the room, we BRING IT,” says Mabbitt. Ortiz agrees and adds “the honor of the ability to do this for a living for our amazing fans is not lost on us. We are really grateful.” Gratitude and humility are the buzzwords for the new Escape the Fate. Another thing that is new is the official addition of longtime bassist, Erik Jensen, to the lineup. TJ Bell has been ‘the glue’ that held the chaotic lot together in his nearly 10 years with the band. Matti Hoffman is the coffee-chugging, guitar-solo-writing, high-energy new guitarist taking on his duties while Kevin ‘Thrasher’ Gruft explores the world of production. Laying themselves bare for the fans, it is a re-invigorated Escape the Fate on Out Of The Shadows. New label (Big Noise – run by longtime collaborator producer John Feldmann), new bandmates and a new lease on life for each of them, the only thing that has not changed is Escape the Fate’s love for their fans and determination to give them the very best of which they are capable.