Monte Money

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Monte Money
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Monte Money in 2013
Background information
Birth nameBryan Money Jr.
Born (1986-10-27) October 27, 1986 (age 37)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Genres Alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal, metalcore, post-hardcore
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards, synthesizer
Years active2004–present
Member of
Formerly of
Children1

Bryan Monte Money [1] (born October 27, 1986) is an American guitarist and vocalist from Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the former lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and co-founding member of American rock band Escape the Fate, and is the current lead singer and guitarist for Beyond Unbroken.

Contents

Career

Escape the Fate (2004–2013)

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Monte Money live at Rock Am Ring in, 2013

Monte Money was the lead guitarist and co-founding member of Escape the Fate. Money released four albums with the band from the formation of the band, until his departure.

On September 16, 2013, Escape the Fate issued a statement from their Facebook page stating that Monte and his brother (Michael Money) had refused to go on the "Wrong Side of Heaven" tour with Five Finger Death Punch, and that they would be replacing them for the tour. Monte and Michael’s departure prompted further lineup changes in the band with TJ Bell moving from bass to rhythm guitar, and former bassist and founding member Max Green would be return to the band for the tour. It was later announced in an Alternative Press video featuring lead singer Craig Mabbitt that Max Green would be returning to bass permanently, and Kevin Gruft would become the new lead guitarist. [2]

Monte later issued a statement, [3] "Over the past few weeks, I have become aware of the mis-truths being told by Craig Mabbitt over Twitter, Facebook, and various entertainment sites about my role with Escape the Fate. As ETF fans know, I spent many years of my life completely devoted to the band, and never worked harder at anything to achieve its success." [4] He later mentioned the band's advisors have said that Escape the Fate is bankrupt. [5]

Beyond Unbroken (2013–present)

After departing from Escape the Fate, Monte and his brother Michael started a solo project called Money Brothers. Monte stated that, “After a great decade in the band and working with the guys, I just felt like I wanted to start a new journey and explore a new musical path. I will always love what we've created and all of the crazy fun times the guys and I had". [6] Their first single titled "Break Free" was released in October 2013 [7] and Their second single titled "Clarity (Behind the Curtain)" was released in February 2014. [8] These were the only two singles to be released in this project

Monte revealed a name change from the solo project Money Brothers [9] to a new band called Beyond Unbroken. [10]

On October 30, 2015, their new single titled "Under Your Skin" was released. [11]

On February 22, 2016, the single "Dont Wake the Dead" was released. [12] On March 30, 2016, The band released their first music video for the single "Losing My Mind" debuting on Alternative Press. [13]

On August 29, 2017, after over a year after the release of "Losing My Mind" the band released a new single entitled "Overdose" accompanied by an animated video. [14] On September 1, 2017, the band's debut EP "Don't Wake the Dead" was released. [15]

On February 7, 2020, the band released two singles titled "Enemy" and "In My Head". [16] On April 3, 2020, the band's debut album "Running Out of Time" was released. [17]

Gear

Discography

with Escape the Fate

with Money Brothers

with Beyond Unbroken

Collaborations

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References

  1. ↑ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (December 28, 2023). "Chemical Love". ASCAP Repertory.
  2. ↑ "Max Green to Fill in on bass for ETF following guitarist's "Refusal to Tour"". AltPress. October 6, 2013.
  3. ↑ "ex-ETF Member Monte Money Statement Degrading Craig Mabbitt; Claims Band Is Bankrupt". PropertyOfZack. November 9, 2013.
  4. ↑ "ex-ETF Member Monte Money Statement Degrading Craig Mabbitt; Claims Band Is Bankrupt". PropertyOfZack. November 9, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Ronnie Radke, Monte Money trade blows NEW ESCAPE THE FATE SONG". Alt Press. August 18, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Money Brothers The Duo Who Can Do Anything Talk of New Project". nataliezworld. November 29, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Break Free – Single by Money Brother$". bandcamp. October 27, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Clarity (Behind the Curtain) by Money Brother$". bandcamp. February 5, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Interview with MusicJunkiePress". MusicJunkiePress. December 12, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Beyond Unbroken, featuring ex-Escape The Fate members release title track off new album". MusicJunkiePress. February 22, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Under Your Skin – Debut Beyond Unbroken Single". Sputnik Music. October 30, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Beyond Unbroken release new single "Don't Wake the Dead"". Sputnik Music. February 23, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Beyond Unbroken Premiere NEW SONG "Losing My Mind" (Exclusive)". AltPress. March 30, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Beyond Unbroken Debut Music Video for Fiery NEW SONG, "Overdose" – Watch". AltPress. August 29, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Don't Wake the Dead – EP by Beyond Unbroken". September 1, 2017.
  16. ↑ "Beyond Unbroken releases two singles". nataliezworld. February 8, 2020.
  17. ↑ "Beyond Unbroken - Running Out of Time". nataliezworld. February 8, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Bryan Monte Money Guitar Gear Rig and Equipment".
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