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.

[@dannystumpf321]

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

[@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.

[@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 🙏🏼

[@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**

[@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.

[@felipe_sousa97]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@Jess_Cozy_Corner]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@MapleGunz]

WHY SO MUCH HATE FOR HIM? HES THE BOMB!

[@Youngster200]

why did he leave ETF

[@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

[@robbie6940]

Funfact monte was hangover in this

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@WizardOfVolusia]

This chick has a deep voice

[@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 :)

[@buoghuoj]

Hes just incredibly awesome

[@bankaizxc]

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

[@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

[@shawnsuave5694]

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

[@adamwhitehead2486]

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

[@kmmjkls]

I LOVE YOU MONTE

[@joey1364]

such a sick guitarist really underrated

[@MCBlaZiKeN]

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

[@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

[@willybumbum35]

his personality really shines through in this interview

[@SilverWingFenrirWolf]

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

[@treygreene4563]

Ibanez

[@juliaaa8109]

I'm in love with him

[@n4veybaby]

shame he left, he kicks ass

[@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

[@chimchim920]

Monte when he had that hair look like japanese visual kei

[@lena_raton_laveur]

He always looks perfect :D

[@Hehekiki307]

i love monte so much

[@Ian-H76]

She has such a deep voice

[@RicoLee27]

😂

[@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

[@Arkain9]

2:08 starts the tutorial

[@LinaZarifahAngel28]

I like the way he is.

[@DCgames12345]

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

[@JamesYusof]

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

[@Crazymofoinamajikbox]

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

[@nosympathyfordeath]

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

[@EscapeTheFateXFIR]

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

[@TenkaichiBudokaiAnnouncer]

who would ever dislike this? MONTE FTFW

[@elgoray9493]

he looks and dressup like indonesian girls of hongkong hahaha

[@CarlosAvila-sk4ol]

NISHCHAL HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH XD

[@arafaceboo8641]

Men This Is Peruan Gay

[@rolipolirocks]

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

[@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.

[@sicness10]

Am I the only one that likes Craig better than Ronnie

[@cansekocansuko4488]

I though he was a girl O:O

[@SebbyNilsen]

me too.

[@imchocolatecakey]

I can't wait to drum to this.

[@Nikkibausch]

No one uses the damn pinky any more

[@NolanKhalfani]

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

[@donnyx3337]

cap

[@sbeqstion]

@@donnyx3337 big cap

[@bayu585]

love the solo

[@Ascendancy-]

i want that tone..

[@jiheunnie]

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

[@TheNEwYoRkeR4LiFe]

I LOVE THIS MAN. He is too freaking cute

[@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.

[@somenavajo]

Some people really need to grow up, they dislike this video because of the Ronnie and Craig dispute on who the better singer is, really, 99% of the world doesn't care and probably never heard of Escape the Fate or Falling in Reverse so get over it, and overall I like both bands.

[@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

[@Keruris]

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

[@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

[@yariheki]

@music7junkie777 yeah, i know...its a real shame...but at least there are still people who appreciate his talent. This is actually a great time to see who loves a band/artist for their talent...unfortunately most people barely care for talent nowadays (in my opinion)

[@Yakez42]

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

[@LinaZarifahAngel28]

Monte your amazing and i admire your talent.

[@kamaboko1]

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

[@CarlosAvila-sk4ol]

kamaboko1 XD

[@Terra-cw9zs]

I love monte he is cool. His so good on the bass. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jessivlogs6039]

Who is she 😩👅💦💦

[@modern_.tragedy]

JessiVlogs you mean he

[@oiitzME1266]

His name is bryan

[@ThePaxton123]

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

[@armaros_lost9286]

IT'S A TRAP

[@ElGbayRGX]

He play really cool !

[@suqies]

thought that was a chick -_-

[@CarlosAvila-sk4ol]

suqies HAHAHA

[@pankkaoi77]

Monte is the best guitarist ever

[@wardkdouglas]

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

[@LinaZarifahAngel28]

Well, i'm a fan of his, and people that don't have Anything nice to say about monte should just keep their own opinions to themselves.

[@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.

[@tubeyouplaya1]

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

[@scottthedick2815]

thats a dude ?

[@TheIsaacFrazier]

Duh

[@bunkerspy7469]

Aweee dammit Scott stop being such a dick guy

[@justinmx320]

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

[@seanknot]

y'look like girly pant

[@Jacksonrr123]

yes, Ibanez Halberd

[@wardkdouglas]

"issues" is a fucking understatement

[@superstarsiiez]

i loveeee you monte

[@chadembrace]

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

[@Никитос-м3в]

Why Ibanez Halberd with floyd rose??

[@victormanuel9370]

This guy is amazing. He's peruvian.

[@1999RandomDude]

I really dig the tone Can anyone tell me what he's using here please? I've wanted to know for so long

[@MetallicaLove95]

@thebaconflapsable miw kicked him out because he left to fill in for etf, he played rhythm in miw and they heavily relied on having 2 guitarists so they were forced to perform w only lead. So they kicked him out, he also had bad drug n alcohol problems that played key roles in his termination

[@xsickpuppiex]

Amazing!!! I love Monte-3

[@mothercore]

Oh god I love that scream sound

[@AngelStuff3]

@Bludhoundz8 exactly he has passion behind his playing

[@IralongBoi]

He seems like a really nice dude..

[@LinaZarifahAngel28]

He's really talented.