For over two decades, Escape The Fate has remained a cornerstone of modern hard rock. From the stadium-sized hooks of This War Is Ours to the crushing versatility of their 2025 release, Redefined, the band continues to prove why they are masters of their craft.
In this episode, we sit down with founding member and drummer Robert Ortiz to talk about the band’s enduring legacy and their highly anticipated return to Australian shores after a three-year hiatus. We dive deep into:
- The Australian Return: What fans can expect from the upcoming tour alongside Arizona metalcore veterans The Word Alive.
- Redefined: The creative process behind their latest record and balancing heaviness with anthemic rock.
- The Nostalgia Trap: Robert’s take on the current wave of anniversary tours and reunions.
- Soundwave Memories: Looking back at the iconic (and chaotic) days of Australia’s premier metal festival.
- The Lighter Side: An unexpected tangent into The Village People and why, even after twenty years on the road, Robert still finds joy in being a “tourist.”
With a career spanning twenty years and a reputation for one of the most explosive live shows in the business, Robert offers a candid look at the life of a modern rock survivor.
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