Escape The Fate: "Issues"

[@steven_grande]

It's not how well you play the guitar, or how fast you are. It's how well you express yourself through the guitar, and Monte does that better than most guitarists out there.

[@BrennanRasmusson]

Leaving this here for me, but also anybody else who wants it Issues Intro Riff/Verse Lesson: 2:08 Pre-Chorus: 3:45 Chorus (Rhythm): 4:56 Chorus (Lead)" 5:28 Solo: 5:48

[@disgrief]

i hope your pillow is cold on both sides tonight 🙏🏼

[@evilleon4]

Man Monte is such a beast on guitar. Sucks him and his brother left Escape the Fate. I hope they're still killing it in the music scene with their new band

[@RpgCrow]

Beyond unbroken are doing pretty good for themselves. Kinda sucks monte put the guitar down and is singing now.

[@Stumpy801]

i totally thought this guy was a girl from the thumbnail haha

[@EscapeTheHector]

DyingIsMyLatestFashion I'm a really huge Monte fan but he does look like a girl lmao

[@pierfisher721]

Dan Stumpf same

[@big_-guy102]

Dan Stumpf same

[@paulnoel270]

Was gonna say the same thing

[@tanner3285]

Me too

[@victormanueification]

This guy is amazing , His mom is peruvian like the great guitarist Charlie Parra del Riego.. both guitarists are gifted, I hope they would play together. Peru talent rulesss!!!

[@ofhumanaction9051]

Damn I was just thinking about him being Peruvian and this is the first comment I see!? So cool

[@ALEBLAZEBOXING]

He was born in Peru as well

[@gelatin4985]

I thought he was Asian lmao

[@Vinnay94]

@@gelatin4985 Natives from North and South America probably have Mongolian Ancestry. There's a good reason most Filipinos look Mexican and vice versa.

[@jessrene111]

That's crazy how he did that in 2 hours and it became one of there best songs in my opinion

[@davidsworld14]

i met this guy once and at the time i had no idea he was part of escape the fate. he was honnestly a really nice guy

[@robbie6940]

Lucky

[@Benecius]

Bring back the punk emo days

[@sockfullofsoup3165]

the more emo evolved the more it got away from its punk roots and it kinda just got worse

[@Terra-cw9zs]

I agree

[@felipe_sousa97]

Back in 2011 Monte looked like a latina drag queen, but now he's all pumped up, I laugh seeing things hahaha

[@piercethesirens8158]

all the dislikes are people that cant play the guitar and raged cuz they couldn't learn

[@ebonyhorn366]

no he ripped of Ronnie song when he was in ETF and he also refused to go on tour with them and also fucked with ETF when graig was in the band that's why people are hating on him as they should

[@modern_.tragedy]

They actually hit the like button upside down

[@hudsonthomas7001]

pierce the sirens yes it is and I’m not one of them

[@kellang8676]

I thought he was a girl and I was like "I'd smash" but then I realized he was a guy and I was like "I'd smash"

[@s1ck.b0y_jlz]

That’s what bisexuality feels like

[@DrMadDog88]

Lmao

[@theramonesinspired]

This guy inspired me to play guitar, and i reckon he's pretty fuckin' good. Can't we just listen to the music, because no matter what your tastes, you have to admit, after listening to his material on the Escape The Fate records, his soloing and riffs are pretty descent, looking at them from a hard rock/heavy metal perspective.

[@shanepettie4217]

I'm honestly not a fan of escape the fate or other similar bands, but at least I can admit that this guy is a good guitarist. Just because you don't like a band or their fanbase doesn't mean that they're bad at their instruments.

[@jscott893]

Doesn't mean they are great either bud.

[@user-vy9tk8yb9o]

@@jscott893 I don't think he implied that in any way

[@kiwiangeldust6912]

@@jscott893 Doesn’t mean they’re not great either bud

[@TheLemonKiller]

@@jscott893 *Forgets music is subjective*

[@nckhed]

@@TheLemonKiller **Forgets opinions are subjective**

[@robbie6940]

Funfact monte was hangover in this

[@MapleGunz]

WHY SO MUCH HATE FOR HIM? HES THE BOMB!

[@Youngster200]

why did he leave ETF

[@lucylubro]

why so much hate? like he's one of the most skilled people in the world! I love you monte!

[@freebird4825]

Monte is doing his own thang with his bro Michael in Money Brother$! They just released a track BREAK FREE, it's sick with an acoustic intro and then shreds the rest of the time! Look it up they got their own official channel on here

[@tbagination7863]

Thing**.....

[@thedevondash394]

Thank bgg you good sir

[@shawnsuave5694]

This guy is the whole reason why ETF got big in the first place.

[@Jack-Yates]

Im sure the video is about the song not about what he looks like...

[@dylanbennett-fuller3987]

ok

[@jscott893]

Too bad the song is ass

[@Iheartdgd]

That is a badass guitar, would love a 7 string in that style. It’s like a beveled out iceman but I’ve never seen one like this.

[@synysterguitartist7x]

Monte is in my opinion the only really genuine guy in Escape the Fate.

[@chrismcwhinnie8767]

Dear audio edited for gw, CALM THE FUCK DOWN ON THE GATE WHEN PEOPLE ARE TALKING

[@bigjimmyshits6673]

I feel this comment should get more love

[@razhua]

Ive played guitar for over 30 years and as a one man band you have to come up with more complicated parts. In a band is the summ of all its parts what counts. I checked the video since Ive never herard of them before. They are very young and I think they have a bright future ahead of them. Their sound is great.

[@Iheartdgd]

“Drop D tuning down one whole step” why not just say Drop C?

[@supreme1572]

Because you're not hardcore and metal enough if you don't say you're in drop D lol

[@levisalazar8031]

Because back then Drop C was pretty low tuning not man people went past drop D. Oh how times have changed lol.

[@Iheartdgd]

@@levisalazar8031 in 2010?? Nahhh....

[@drapedupTRiPdout]

Because its newbie proof wording it that way

[@shadowxoxx]

monte said it right, drop c :D

[@SilverWingFenrirWolf]

I'm in love with his guitar...*-*

[@treygreene4563]

Ibanez

[@juliaaa8109]

I'm in love with him

[@n4veybaby]

shame he left, he kicks ass

[@joey1364]

such a sick guitarist really underrated

[@MCBlaZiKeN]

he's such a good guitarist. regardless if you think he isn't

[@buoghuoj]

Hes just incredibly awesome

[@lukevalentine3486]

Why so many dislikes and hateful comments? yeah this particular song is easier to play than others but not every guitarist is going to be Herman Li or whatever Plus he has quite a few solos that are pretty intense Just enjoy music man, it's okay to not like something without throwing hate :)

[@GeoOoo7]

"drop d tuning" *shows drop c tuning underneath*

[@KAKLOUKY]

Drop d tuning and then a whole step down, idk why they go through so much and can't say drop c

[@GeoOoo7]

idk why they even made a lesson for such a piss easy song tbh but oh well

[@KAKLOUKY]

Lol true

[@tjhuges99]

He says it's to drop C....?????

[@NolanKhalfani]

Lol drop D IS drop tuning. Tuning it down half steps or full steps or however many steps down is what brings it to stuff like drop C, Drop C# drop B etc

[@chimchim920]

Monte when he had that hair look like japanese visual kei

[@adamwhitehead2486]

There is no "Proper" way... Everyone has their own styles... They pick in the way that feels comfortable to them...

[@TenkaichiBudokaiAnnouncer]

who would ever dislike this? MONTE FTFW

[@meleighamorris4316]

Monte is me. I moved schools is eighth grade lost my friends and started playing guitar around that time and we have the same birthday like wtf

[@jshdunandtylerjseph167]

All is same for me except my birthday is the day this was uploaded

[@Submersed24]

The only difference is your not famous

[@jshdunandtylerjseph167]

Submersed24 try but neither is monte

[@willybumbum35]

his personality really shines through in this interview

[@TechnoticTV]

why so many dislikes???

[@dillonmontuori3117]

idk really, but maybe it has to do with him not being in the band anymore? Dude didnt wanna tour like ever so they basically permanently replaced him with Thrasher (i saw Thrasher with them back in 2011 at uproar becuz Monte didnt wanna do the tour, and he was friggen good lol)

[@SmellyCheeseBro]

generic guitar playing

[@Jack-Yates]

***** So because he looks like a virgin makes video about a 'song' bad.... right...

[@Alexmustdie-zy6kz]

He stole Rohnnies songs and is an asshole

[@LinaZarifahAngel28]

I like the way he is.

[@DCgames12345]

There was situations and now there's issues, Jeez!

[@jiheunnie]

He's in a band. He wins in any way.

[@lena_raton_laveur]

He always looks perfect :D

[@kmmjkls]

I LOVE YOU MONTE

[@Arkain9]

2:08 starts the tutorial

[@Keruris]

Just look a him, he can't wait to play that guitar.

[@johngoff896]

He's probably one of the best guitarists out there today. Him and Sinister Gates. They have a ton of talent.

[@lolipolo1]

John Goff yeah but its sYnYster ;)

[@josemena7888]

Nope

[@bat_chit_crazy]

Ax7 isnt even that good well to me

[@brandon45098]

Cory Mewton Well.. we can tell because it's A7x, not Ax7.

[@bat_chit_crazy]

Ok people can make mistakes besids avenged sevenfold is over rated

[@bankaizxc]

I am ready to watch this video for years!🖤🤘🏻

[@EscapeTheFateXFIR]

Bryan is really, really cute!!! And such an amazing guitar player! hero...

[@itstst]

I can't wait to drum to this.

[@TheNEwYoRkeR4LiFe]

I LOVE THIS MAN. He is too freaking cute

[@tubeyouplaya1]

I feel like this is the only channel that lets guitarists actually talk lol

[@Crazymofoinamajikbox]

His Grandpa had a 7 string Jackson?......

[@ThePaxton123]

he's not boring i heard he's camera shy.

[@elgoray9493]

he looks and dressup like indonesian girls of hongkong hahaha

[@CarlosAvila-sk4ol]

NISHCHAL HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH XD

[@arafaceboo8641]

Men This Is Peruan Gay

[@chadembrace]

Jesus,,. that chick has a deep voice..

[@robertstone1997]

yeah that's not drop D tuning it's D standard with the low string tuned down an extra step making it drop C tuning

[@elasdickband027]

Correct.

[@CherryWongY98]

a band isn't about the members,it's about the music no matter how the band member changed,as long as they still produce good music,they can call the band whatever they want

[@MrSkully99]

No offence to all you Escape the fate fans.... But you gotta admit he does kind of look like a girl :P But he's a good guitarist

[@elprinsipe5639YoOoOo]

Have you seen Ashley from Black Veil Brides? BTW Im a huge fan of BvB!!

[@froy185]

Christopher Rivera ew bvb

[@ebonyhorn366]

Froy Ruiz- how can one not like BVB like come on u for real

[@AvoidingtheQuestion]

MrSkully99 why would that be offensive? Nothing wrong with looking feminine as a guy, just be yourself and fuck gender roles/tradition.

[@EscapeTheHector]

Ebony Horn Ew bvb

[@JamesYusof]

Brian Monte. The guitarist from BVB. Kevin Thrash. Tony Pizzuti. Zack Hansen. Brian McMaster. :)

[@WizardOfVolusia]

This chick has a deep voice

[@victormanuel9370]

This guy is amazing. He's peruvian.

[@Nikkibausch]

No one uses the damn pinky any more

[@NolanKhalfani]

NIKKI REAGAN he uses his pinky a lot in this song lol

[@donnyx3337]

cap

[@Horrorwood13]

@@donnyx3337 big cap

[@nosympathyfordeath]

He's such a good guitarist, has he really leave escape the fate? can't imagine etf without him....

[@cansekocansuko4488]

I though he was a girl O:O

[@SebbyNilsen]

me too.

[@sicness10]

Am I the only one that likes Craig better than Ronnie

[@Ascendancy-]

i want that tone..

[@wardkdouglas]

"issues" is a fucking understatement

[@Ian-H76]

She has such a deep voice

[@RicoLee27]

😂

[@Maitai22]

Haters are going to hate. Doesn't matter though, he loves his music. Just like I love playing my guitar. In the end, that's what matters. Is what YOU like to do. Grow the fuck up.

[@AudikaLive]

He's a great guitarist, but I hope he can at least pronounce his new band's name properly.

[@Jacksonrr123]

yes, Ibanez Halberd

[@cheezyllamba]

How does he go around looking like a girl? The thumbnail to this video made me want to watch it cause i thought it was a girl playing.... No.... It's a "guy"

[@cheezyllamba]

Ok

[@IralongBoi]

He seems like a really nice dude..

[@kamaboko1]

So...are those everyday walking around clothes or was this just something special for GW?

[@CarlosAvila-sk4ol]

kamaboko1 XD

[@rolipolirocks]

hes come a long way, since seeing him play squat shows in vegas to now , awsome guitarist!

[@jessivlogs6039]

Who is she 😩👅💦💦

[@modern_.tragedy]

JessiVlogs you mean he

[@oiitzME1266]

His name is bryan

[@Hehekiki307]

i love monte so much

[@Yakez42]

what the hell... I thought that was a chick with a guitar... then she spoke...

[@thebear1441]

this dudes shit is fucking sick

[@suqies]

thought that was a chick -_-

[@CarlosAvila-sk4ol]

suqies HAHAHA

[@LinaZarifahAngel28]

He's really talented.

[@armaros_lost9286]

IT'S A TRAP

[@theonemanband31698]

He says ecscape the fate

[@scottthedick2815]

thats a dude ?

[@TheIsaacFrazier]

Duh

[@bunkerspy7469]

Aweee dammit Scott stop being such a dick guy

[@cofkilla]

Its really SOOOOOO interesting talking about your childhood, but I clicked the video for the FUCKING ISSUES

[@Christian-eq7uh]

For those who are asking how to pick properly, down stroking is amateurish and eventually when it gets time to play big boy songs you won't be able to play more difficult passages or runs until you learn that alternate picking is the proper way, not what "feels" good.

[@drewgreco2598]

Using only downstrokes provides a much more consistent heavy sound/attack, in case you didn't realize... It's all about producing the sound and tone that you're looking for, not what's considered correct. And if you're interested, he does alternate pick the chords for the chorus lol

[@AhsanU]

Down stroking is amateurish? Not sure if you're being facetious here but this is really bad advice as down picking is certainly not amateurish. When it comes down to leads and playing fast passages - yes you need some sort of economy picking or at the minimum alternate picking. But riffs involving the lower strings sound heavier and thicker when only downpicked.

[@Christian-eq7uh]

hehehe

[@Metaljesuslol]

Its not like Ur wrong.... Wtf is everyone butthurt about? lol You cant play solos if you just downpick like a noob

[@Christian-eq7uh]

Maybe one day they will understand.

[@HeretekNC]

@alexandrospezikis All of them involving single-finger powerchords and ways to get a cheap "Heavy" sound to your tone without actually putting in the time on the tone itself. Drop Tunings are useful, but not in the ways these sorts of bands use them for. It's a easy way to get chunk when you'd actually get more chunk out of dropping the rest of the guitar into C-Standard, or C Minor. Or hell, Dropping the guitar into BEADF#G.

[@wardkdouglas]

Christ.... Dude's got issues alright..

[@gautamshakya3015]

haters. understand this he is one the greatest guitarist of modern time

[@gautamshakya3015]

i fucking dont care low or high he is great for me only reason i listen to etf what r ur standers kid fuck off

[@gautamshakya3015]

lol u trolling me i ant getting mad dude

[@jaxkim7356]

Gautam Shakya he's also good at singing search up Beyond the Unbroken

[@gautamshakya3015]

mister panda thank u lov his guitar playing now lov singing

[@seanknot]

y'look like girly pant

[@PixiePopRocks]

he is so awkward and adorable!!!

[@JoeyS880]

i dont think anybody but this guy could ever cause guitar world to get this many dislikes

[@ElGbayRGX]

He play really cool !

[@bayu585]

love the solo

[@LinaZarifahAngel28]

Monte your amazing and i admire your talent.

[@justinmx320]

Its an ibanez halberd custom with an Ibanez EDGE III trem and dimarzio D-Activator X pickup's made for Monte Money.

[@DropDead1031]

I would love to see him play "My Apocalypse"

[@kuyakaj9373]

2020.

[@tedst3r]

Actually, the fret markers are always on the side of the neck facing up on every guitar. So there are.

[@n4veybaby]

If all these dislikes are because of how he's dressed then, christ, some people. Is there like a rule book on how to dress that some of us missed out on?

[@Crazymofoinamajikbox]

Ibanez Halberd. I think his is a custom.