ESCAPE THE FATE Hate Me CD (2015)

Escape the Fate have always thrived in chaos, whether internal or external, and Hate Me arrived after enough lineup turbulence to sink a lesser band. It didn't sink them. It made them louder.

Released in 2015, Hate Me is the sound of a band doubling down on the metalcore-meets-melodic-punk formula that built their fanbase in the first place, with Craig Mabbitt's vocals sitting somewhere between a threat and a confession. This edition includes four extra tracks, which is the kind of thing you only find now by actually hunting down the physical copy. The alternative fashion crowd who grew up on Ronnie Radke drama and Black Veil Brides eyeliner will feel at home here. Dark aesthetic, arena-sized choruses, the full package.

CD, 2015 USA pressing. Includes 4 bonus tracks.

Fans of: A Day to Remember, Black Veil Brides, Falling in Reverse, Silverstein