Melody oriented, complex bass and drum driven riffs and structures with a grittier Deftones guitar feel. Vocals and melodies would bring certain bands to mind, like The Butterfly Effect and Karnivool. All in all... heavy, riffy, melodic, often progressive metal.
'Searching for that fix you need to satisfy the void in you...'
Hailing from Sydney's Northern Suburbs, Passive Escape is Doug 'Duug' Costin (guitars), James 'Nikko' Nicholson (bass), Dave Schneider (drums) and Geoff Schneider (vocals). With influences from an expansive array of genres, the four-piece combine complex bass and drum-driven riffs with melodies and gritty guitar to create what some have described as heavy, melodic, atmospheric progressive metal.
Forming circa 2002, Passive Escape came into being when James and Doug began writing material and approached the Schneider brothers to form a band. The four had been friends for a good 4 years prior, and although all shared common musical interests, they did not actively consider forming a band until this time. The boys rehearsed on and off for a period as some of the members took time playing with various other projects. In some of the initial incarnations of the band (under various other names) there were other members on guitar and bass. It wasn't until mid 2004 that the band finalised the line-up to be the original four.
Dave and Doug have been studying drums and guitar for 5 and 6 years respectively, James had previously studied guitar, but has focused on bass guitar since 2004, and Geoff has been singing for a large part of his life, as well as learning bass and guitar for 2 years.
Passive Escape was born, and the foursome began to concentrate on writing and planning the recording and release of an EP. Their plans were realised mid 2006 when their debut EP was recorded by the talented Jamil Khuri and mastered by Rick O'Neil at Turtlerock Mastering. Boasting 5 amazing tracks, the EP is due for release in mid 2007. Tracks from the upcoming EP can be heard on MySpace and PureVolume.
Passive Escape is currently lining up gigs on the Sydney circuit. So spread the word, and expect big things from this Sydney four piece.
Heya hows things been? If you can get to Club Blink please come out and have a drink with us and Our Last Enemy. Let us know if your available?? Cheers...
The Dark Shadows are back from their European/US tour & will be kicking off the 'Shadows Emerge Tour' 14th August, supporting 'X' & 6Ft Hick at The Gaelic Club.
Hello to all, Just thought we'd stop by and say thank you ,to all the awesome bands that have sent in their material which has been aired on the show throughout the years.
We have had an exceptional response through myspace from some of the most talented underground musicians in the world . It is your contribution to our show that show people that there are still actually real musicians out there [and rap is surely not damn music, neither is that techno crap].
Undergroundsounds airs throughout Australia Thursday/Saturdays p.m.
Bands that would like their music aired on any future shows can forward their material to the address below;
Undergroundsounds Program Manager 44 Bambil St, Crestmead,Queensland. Australia.
Just Dropping in to let you know our Album Has been recorded and we have a Teaser up on our page Titled "Massage to the Senses " for you to have a listen to.
Also We've been asked to play a show with Star Assasign to Celebrate their Long awaited Album Launch at the Espy Gershwin Room on July 4th. Tix of us are only $12 or $20 at the door Drop us a message if you'd like some.
Thanks for your patience and the Album will be finished very soon
Returning from LA where they recorded their debut album with Christian Olde Wolbers (Fear Factory,God Forbid,Threat Signal,Mnemic) Sydney’s industrial metal demons Our Last Enemy are back in the country for a run of pre-release promo dates.
With the band signing a record deal last year with Riot! before leaving, the album is set for a national release in the later half of 09.
2 SYDNEY SHOWS THIS SAT! 2pm UTOPIA RECORDS FREE ALL AGES 9pm BALD FACED STAG, PARRAMATTA RD 18+
hi how's it going? just letting you know that our debut limited edition EP has now been released, we would just like to say a massive thank you to you for supporting our music we really appreciate it, if you would like a copy please come onto our myspace page or for the best deals click the links below thank you again hayd/veil cassini
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