George Dionne interviews ESCAPE THE HIVE guitarist CONRAD VARELA and vocalist MICHAEL THOMAS BECK about their latest album ‘Fight Or Flight’. The album is set for release on June 26, 2026 through Deko Entertainment.
“I’ve been in a lot of bands…[ESCAPE THE HIVE] is something different than I’ve ever experienced…99% of the time we’re on the same page.” – Michael Thomas Beck
Highlights include:
- Recording in the studio
- Songwriting dynamics
- Reduction in the ranks
- Inspiration behind the album title
- Stories behind the singles
- The importance of testing material live
- Signing with Deko Entertainment
- Lack of a vinyl release for the album
- Album release show with BLACK STONE CHERRY
- 2026 touring plans
- Best/worst live performances
- Varela’s Grammy nomination
- His work with ALICE COOPER, HALFORD, SLASH
- Beck’s production work with OPERATOR, PHIL KOUBEK PROJECT
- The origins of the band’s name
- And much, much more!
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