InkSpired Magazine Issue No. 37 | Page 64

Jim Louvau: I don't want to jinx you but this current lineup has been together for a little while now, are you feeling good about it? Craig Mabbitt: We're feeling really good about it and everybody's attitudes have been really positive, it's awesome and comfortable and just makes it more productive and a happier time out on the road. Jim Louvau: You just recently kicked off the "Hate Me" tour, what are you doing to take care of your voice? Craig Mabbitt: I'm just trying to stay quiet throughout the day. Today I'm hurting so I am just hanging on the bus, relaxing and watching TV. Jim Louvau: This your fourth record with the Escape The Fate and the band's fifth record and there are always going to be people out there who talk about the band before your tenure but do you feel now like this is your band? Craig Mabbitt: Yeah, one hundred percent, and I think the first record I did with the band solidified that and I think that's what caused such a ruckus with fans and everybody because it worked and people liked it. There were two sides and you had your people that sided with us and people who sided with the other side. We felt with that for years but we're on the fourth record now and it was solidified a long time ago. For more Escape the Fate updates, visit: www.EscapetheFate.com www.Facebook.com/EscapetheFate Twitter: @EscapetheFate Instagram: @EscapetheFate 62 InkSpIredMagazIne.coM