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Blake Ibanez returns with Fugitive

Posted by Loren on March 12, 2023

Blake Ibanez returns with Fugitive
photo by Will Mecca

A new 5-piece called Fugitive has shared its debut EP, Maniac, out officially in April on vinyl

The band notably features guitarist Blake Ibanez (Power Trip) in his first band since the passing of Riley Gale. Ibanez is joined by Seth Gilmore (Skourge), Lincoln Mullins (Creeping Death), Victor Gutierrez, and Andy Messer, playing corssover thrash-death metal.

The EP is streaming now, following a cassette release last year, with a 12" coming on April 28 via 20 Buck Spin.

Maniac track listing:

1. The Javelin
2. Maniac
3. Hell’s Half Acre
4. Neutralized
5. Raise The Dead (Bathory cover)

FUGITIVE live:

3/17/2023 LDB Fest @ Triple Crown Pavilion – Louisville, KY 
3/23/2023 Hell's Heroes V Preparty - White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX 

Blake Ibanez returns with Fugitive
photo by Will Mecca

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