robert ortiz

Waterparks, iDKHOW, others on songs ruined by romance

Valentine’s Day 2020 is upon us, which means one of two things. You either have someone who is going to pay 78% more for flowers for you than they would on the 15th—or you don’t. These are things we do this time of year to profess our admiration and love for the certain special sweethearts […]

“I definitely felt very, very betrayed”—Escape The Fate talk Max Green’s departure

With only one original member remaining (drummer Robert Ortiz), Escape The Fate have run the gamut on lineup changes and media controversy. After replacing original frontman Ronnie Radke with Craig Mabbitt in 2008, the band would continue to be plagued by member changes for the next five years with the departures of founding bassist Max […]

Exclusive Interview: Escape The Fate on their new lineup and their make or break fourth album

“I don’t know how it works—I should probably ask my lawyer because you, you're the enemy, although I don't see you or Alternative Press as the enemy; I love Alternative Press. You're the enemy if I allow you to be, you know what I'm saying?” Escape The Fate drummer Robert Ortiz says, nervously laughing. It’s […]