Why can't all bands just always stick together?
Escape The Fate's guitarist Monte is taking a touring break… Here's the statement from the band:
"DGC/Interscope Records band Escape The Fate welcomes back bassist Max Green into the band’s touring fold along with new guitarist Kevin Thrasher, substituting for Monte Money, who has decided to step away from life on the road for now. The two join singer Craig Mabbitt and drummer Robert Ortiz to fill out the group.
Green, who took the first half of 2011 to get healthy and recover from addiction says, “I’m feeling great and am glad to be back with my band. Escape The Fate is my life. This is where I belong.” Thrasher, who previously toured for years with Love Hate Hero, is excited to hit the road Escape The Fate. Although Money will still be a creative force in the band, Thrasher has taken over lead guitar touring duties. Known for his shredding, powerful playing, he is an enthralling addition."
I'm really stoked that Max is back because he's a fantastic bassist, and I look up to him. It's nice to see that he's back to being healthy.
However, I am quite disappointed that Monte won't be on tour with them.
Ronnie Radke went to jail, Max Green had an addiction, and now Monte's taking a break. Escape the Fate has kind of been a mess from the beginning. However, now that Ronnie's doing his own thing, he is successful and going places. Escape the Fate has been going downhill ever since. Hopefully Monte's back soon, Escape the Fate improves and all the while Falling In Reverse thrives.
I bet Ronnie's laughing