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If we were forced to describe ourselves, we would write something like the below. However, it sounds wanky, so don't hold it against us until you've listened to the tracks for a real idea. Escapist are a four piece band out of Melbourne. Mixing their love of rock, blues, jazz and funk, the quartet has its own distinctive style and sound. Never ones to fall for trends, the band endeavors to push the envelope and unveil new territory in rock music. Founding member Andy McGarvie (Guitar/Vocals) has changed the line up of the band repeatedly to suit his vision, and has come up with the strongest and most musically intellectual personnel to date. He is joined by the erratic Dave Zito on guitar, the understated yet explosive Edmund (Ned) Holloway on bass and the laid back James Kay on drums. All from the same Melbourne school (class ’04), the four-some’s close musical and personal relationships are shown in their dynamic and good-time live shows. Escapist is definitely a band that will

Solo artist, I listen to all different styles of music, I mainly like all sub genres of metal, it's what I draw from when writing music. Saying that I also like to write softer styles of music that have real emotion depending on what the lyrics are and what I am trying to create. Check me out, have a listen and I hope you dig my style :)

***ATTENTION*** FREE EP DOWNLOAD www.facebook.com/escapistofficial (Via the Bandcamp tab) Bursting onto the Australian music scene in late 2011 Escapist are a progressive metal band playing a unique brand of music in Australia's thriving progressive music scene. The band have played a handful of shows in early 2012 including supports for American heavyweights Veil of Maya and Darkest Hour as well as supports for some of Australia's best talents including Heroes For Hire, Resist The Thought, The bride, and 4ARM. With a new bass player about to be announced and a fresh new EP "All At Sea" available fore FREE download from www.facebook.com/escapistofficial via the bands band camp tab keep an eye open for the band smashing up stages across the country before the end of 2012.