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Escape is not Freedom: "Goldsmith" Feb 24

By Jason Fisher •
Chicago's ESCAPE IS NOT FREEDOM will release their new album Goldsmith, on February 24 2017.

Chicago's ESCAPE IS NOT FREEDOM will release their new album Goldsmith, on February 24 2017. The band's combination of sludge, metal and noise rock is highly recommended for fans of The Melvins, early Smashing Pumpkins and Badmotorfinger era Soundgarden.

About Escape is Not Freedom:

Hailing from Chicago, IL, Escape Is Not Freedom crosses the boundaries of rock, sludge, noise and grunge. The trio manage to create a wall of sound while not losing any sense of melody and creativity. With influences ranging from bands on the old AmRep label to Julie Christmas and Rabies Caste, Escape Is Not Freedom blends a little bit of the old with a little bit of the new.


Escape Is Not Freedom is:

Mike – guitar, vocals
Darrin – drums
Josh – bass, vocals on “Migraine”

Guest vocals on “Annul”, “Dispossess” and “Harbinger” – Emily Jancetic.
Recorded and mixed by Shane Hochstetler at Howl Street Studios.
Mastered by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering.