
Escape The Fate is a post-hardcore band formed in 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The band currently consists of Robert Ortiz (drums), Craig Mabbitt (vocals), Matti Hoffman (guitar), and Erik Jensen (bass, vocals). Ortiz is the only original member still in Escape the Fate. The band has released seven studio albums: two on Epitaph, one on DGC, three on Eleven Seven, and one on Big Noise. Before forming Escape the Fate, vocalist Ronnie Radke, bassist Max Green, drummer Robert Ortiz, lead guitarist Bryan Monte Money, and rhythm guitarist Omar Espinosa were in multiple bands together. In September 2005, Escape the Fate had won a local radio contest judged by My Chemical Romance.