King Catalyst

After 7 years, countless shows, and hours upon hours of studio time, Escape Syndrome are just beginning to scratch the surface. Hailing from Canberra, Australia, the hard hitting 4-piece have just released their third record 'King Catalyst', after the success of the bands second EP 'Daydreams' in 2010. 'King Catalyst' will be the latest showcase of the group's ability to blend their trademark aggressive sound with intricate and catchy hooks, and is the groups strongest record to date. The group entered the studio in late 2011 to begin recording the EP, with the goal of creating a release that was comparable to their live shows. 'We went into the studio with the goal to create that same pure, all-out energy in our recordings that we dedicate to every live show. With King Catalyst I believe we have achieved this. We have this monster of a sound with a real raw element that you don't hear in a lot of today's heavily produced recordings', explains front-man Matt Faulkner. The latest single from the upcoming EP 'Shadows Part II' is a testament to this raw energy, and offers a great taste of things to come. The video for the single was shot in the bands hometown of Canberra, and is an exhilarating insight into the energy and presence that the band brings to every stage that they step upon. To celebrate the release of 'King Catalyst', Escape Syndrome will touring Australia-wide through 2013, with plans of international dates in the very near future.