ESCAPE Becomes The First Cuban Based Metal Band To Ever Perform In New York City - Videos Available!

This passed Saturday, April 27th, music history was written by ESCAPE at "Metal Revolution" (presented by Horns Up Rocks and Unblock The Rock) at Tobacco Road in New York City, as they become the first Cuban based band to ever perform in New York City! In celebration of this awesome achievement the band were joined on stage by legendary guitar player Alex Skolnick of TESTAMENT. Joining ESCAPE were their Cuban brothers from FIREHAZE as well as SHITKILL, DEATH IMMORTAL, SIXTH RENAISSANCE and DARK MATTER.

The entire night was a great musical experience for all involved, and we have to hand it to the crowd who packed Tobacco Road from beginning to end. Thanks to everyone who was part of METAL REVOLUTION! Here are some videos filmed by our good friend Carlos "Panchito" Sanchez of ESCAPE's performance!






Horns Up Rocks decided to join forces with UBTR to host Escape at Tobacco Road. "For Horns Up Rocks it is vital to keep underground music alive and breathing. This can only be done thanks to bands like ESCAPE, a band willing to cross all borders for the love of their music, and most importantly their culture,” explained our founder Jö Schüftan.

 
Photos by: Francine Grillo

METAL REVOLUTION Tonight In New York With Special Guest Alex Skolnick from TESTAMENT!

Tonight, ESCAPE will write history at "Metal Revolution" (presented by Horns Up Rocks and Unblock The Rock) at Tobacco Road in New York City, as they become the first Cuban based band to ever perform in New York City! In celebration of this awesome achievement the band will be joined by legendary guitar player Alex Skolnick of TESTAMENT. Joining ESCAPE will be their Cuban brothers from FIREHAZE as well as SHITKILL, DEATH IMMORTAL, SIXTH RENAISSANCE and DARK MATTER.

Skolnick will join ESCAPE to perform their Metal anthem “Cuba Rebelión" (rebellious Cuba). "It's been an honor and a thrill to help raise awareness of the thriving Cuban Metal scene, of which ESCAPE is a shining example. I’m looking forward to jamming with this ultra­heavy, musically sophisticated band in person and hope for an eventual dismantling of the long outdated economic and artistic blockade between our countries,” said Skolnick.

“None of us can believe ESCAPE is in New York City,” said Alejandro Padron, drummer and musical director for Escape.

Horns Up Rocks decided to join forces with UBTR to host Escape at Tobacco Road. "For Horns Up Rocks it is vital to keep underground music alive and breathing. This can only be done thanks to bands like ESCAPE, a band willing to cross all borders for the love of their music, and most importantly their culture,” explained our founder Jö Schüftan.

This historic show will take place tonight at Tobacco Road and is only $12 (21+ with ID), RSVP HERE!

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METAL REVOLUTION: Cuba's ESCAPE to jam this weekend with TESTAMENT’s Alex Skolnick in New York City!

After successfully bringing Cuban Heavy Metal band ESCAPE from Havana to perform in the United States at the SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas, for the first performance by a Cuban based Metal band in American history, UnBlock the Rock (UBTR), a grassroots movement is continuing their campaign and bringing Escape to perform in New York City. 

ESCAPE will headline “Metal Revolution with ESCAPE” (presented in association with Horns Up Rocks) at Tobacco Road 354 West 41st Street on Saturday, April 27th and will be joined by legendary guitar player Alex Skolnick of TESTAMENT. Joining ESCAPE will be their Cuban brothers from FIREHAZE as well as SHITKILL, DEATH IMMORTAL, SIXTH RENAISSANCE and DARK MATTER.

Skolnick will join ESCAPE to perform their Metal anthem “Cuba Rebelión" (rebellious Cuba). "It's been an honor and a thrill to help raise awareness of the thriving Cuban Metal scene, of which ESCAPE is a shining example. I’m looking forward to jamming with this ultra­heavy, musically sophisticated band in person and hope for an eventual dismantling of the long outdated economic and artistic blockade between our countries,” said Skolnick.

“None of us can believe ESCAPE is in New York City,” said Alejandro Padron, drummer and musical director for Escape. “It’s taken us a long time to get here, but we will play the concert of our lives.” “This is only possible with support of UnBlock the Rock and all our friends from all over the world. Infinite thanks for helping us realize a dream."Escape, founded over 12 years ago, is the focus of the documentary “They Will Be Heard”, directed by Tracey Noelle Luz, co­founder of UBTR. The film depicts Escape’s struggle to become a band and the obstacles they have faced while pioneering a Metal movement in Cuba despite resistance by the Cuban government. Luz documented the band for nine months, including the departure of Jennifer Hernandez, Escape’s original keyboardist and co-­founder of UBTR, who immigrated to the U.S. in February of 2010.

“After being here for a year, Tracey and I agreed that a movie wasn't enough to change the isolation of the metalheads left behind in Cuba, still fighting to be listened to, still oppressed with so much to give to the world,” explained Hernandez about forming UBTR. “We thought we could open doors that have been shut for so long through music. And we did. I’ll be playing with my band again in New York City just like I always dreamed.” 

Horns Up Rocks decided to join forces with UBTR to host Escape at Tobacco Road. "For Horns Up Rocks it is vital to keep underground music alive and breathing. This can only be done thanks to bands like ESCAPE, a band willing to cross all borders for the love of their music, and most importantly their culture,” explained our founder Jö Schüftan.

Escape’s latest release, “La Hora de la Verdad” (The Hour of Truth) is available on the UBTR website, www.unblocktherock.com as a free download. UBTR continues to promote THE RED ALBUM, also available off the website at www.unblocktherock.com/donate to raise funds to help the band with their costs coming into New York City.

This historic show will take place at Tobacco Road and is only $12 (21+ with ID), RSVP HERE!

JOIN THE REVOLUTION! 

ESCAPE To Become First Cuban Based Metal Band To Perform In New York City!

Next Saturday, April 27, Heavy Metal history will be written in New York City as ESCAPE will become the first Metal band from Cuba to perform in New York City! Talk about music revolution!!!
 
Joining ESCAPE on stage at Tobacco i as a very special guest will be Alex Skolnick from TESTAMENT! Also performing will be:

- ShitKill: www.soundcloud.com/shitkill
- Sixth Renaissance: www.sixthrenaissance.com
- Death Immortal: www.deathimmortal.com
- Firehaze: www.firehazeband.com
- Dark Matter: www.reverbnation.com/darkmatter10

Hosted & DJed by: Jö Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks

This historic show will take place at Tobacco Road and is only $12 (21+ with ID), RSVP HERE!

More info about Cuban metal band Escape and UnBlock the Rock, the movement to bring them to the United States here:
www.unblocktherock.com

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METALLICA Performs "Escape" Live For The First Time Ever - Video Available!

METALLICA's first-ever outdoor festival "Orion Music + More" kicked off last night (Saturday, June 23) at Bader Feld in Atlantic City, New Jersey. METALLICA is headlining both nights of the fest and playing 'Ride The Lightning' in its entirety last night and will perform in its entirety 'The Black Album' later tonight (watch it below). This will be the only time the band will perform these albums in North America in 2012.

Last night, 'TALLICA performed their song "Escape" for the first time ever. Here is some high definition footage of this historical moment in Heavy Music!



Can’t make it to Atlantic City this weekend?

Well, METALLICA will be showcasing select performances from Saturday and Sunday here all weekend long, including BOTH of Metallica’s headlining sets!



Related links:
Orion Music and More

TESTAMENT's Alex Skolnick To Perform At City Hall In Jersey City This Friday As Part Of "UnBlock The Rock" - Details Available!

On June 1st, UnBlock The Rock (UBTR) is taking over City Hall. We'll be exhibiting the photography from the film, and there will be a live performance by FireHaze and special guests Alex Skolnick of TESTAMENT and Faisal Talal of ACRASSICAUDA. 

UBTR is a young organization run on volunteer efforts. This is a really huge event for us, and we would like to capitalize on the momentum to fund raise for the scratch we so desperately need for legal fees to bring Cuban Metallers ESCAPE here. We are offering the photography as an incentive to donate to UBTR, but also encouraging folks to donate $10, $20 or $30.

A detailed description of the event, as well as information about UBTR and how to donate is available at the link below.



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