News:
01-03-2008:
Shred Academy blog picked up this news snippet
On Wednesday March 20th, 2008 Michael [Angelo] will be working and performing as a guest artist with guitarist Mark Tremonti (Creed, Alter Bridge) on a new DVD that Mark is filming in Chicago, Illinois. Details regarding the release date for the new DVD will be available soon.
13-01-2008:
Here is a video from a show in Japan, called "Guitar Heroes" which included players like Vinnie Moore, Kurt James, Joey Tafolla, David T Chastain, Michael Angelo (Batio) and others. Here Michael is playing his famous "Rocket" guitar which he designed, and he makes use of all 29 frets!
Michael Angelo - Nitro "Freight Train" Instrumental
12-01-2008:
Here's a video of MAB warming up before a workshop on a dean guitar
Michael Angelo Batio Warming Up
11-01-2008:
Michael Angelo Batio gives a lesson for Guitar World Magazine on combining Fretboard Tapping and String Skipping
25-12-2007:
The king of picking Michael Angelo Batio live with a cover of Deep Purple Burn...love or hate his hair style you can't deny the fluidity and accuracy of his alternate picking!
Michael Angelo Batio Burn
23-12-2007:
A Christmas jam video of Michael Angelo Batio and Bill Peck blazing to a blues track.
MAB and Bill Peck - Nuclear Blues
14-12-2007:
Lord Dave Of B returns from his worldly jaunts with a down to earth interview with the monster haired and alternate super picker Michael Angelo Batio!
When asked about the chance of getting a copy of his old Starlicks instructional video, Miachael says:
No, the reason it's hard to find is because they owe me over $1,000,000! And it'd be too hard to sue - I don't like the negativity of a lawsuit - we've looked into it but I just stopped them from selling it because I wasn't getting royalties, so they're not allowed to release it. That's when I started working with Metal Method instead and did Speed Kills.
27-11-2007:
Michael Angelo Batio performs No Boundaries live at Indy Pro Audio 11/10/2007
Michael Angelo Batio's No Boundaries live
25-11-2007:
A great interview from head bangers ball in 1989 promoting the Nitro OFR album. Michael also notes his quad neck guitar was stolen.
Nitro on MTV's Headbanger's Ball
21-11-2007:
Michael Angelo Batio release a new CD "2 X Again" available from guitar9.
2 X Again features songs from Michael Angelo Batio's classic "No Boundaries" and "Planet Gemini" CDs remixed and remastered, and with the drums performed by young drum virtuoso Joe Babiak. Also included are various interludes and demos recorded during the "No Boundaries" sessions that are a "must have" for Batio fans. The mix and production of 2 X Again are amazing. Chris Djuricic ("Hands Without Shadows" CD) tracked the drums and mixed the entire CD. James Murphy (ex Testament, Death guitarist) mastered the CD. The cover photo was taken by Stephen Jensen and the CD artwork and graphics were designed by Paul Kuhr.
02-11-2007:
A brace of videos from Guitar World
Michael Angelo Batio Guitar Lesson 1
Michael Angelo Batio Guitar Lesson 2
09-10-2007:
Michael Angelo Batio Live at a Guitar Clinic at PPC Music in Hannover
Michael Angelo Batio playing Tribute to Randy
23-09-2007:
A video snippet from the "Jam With Angelo" video by Michael Angelo Batio.
19-08-2007:
An oldie but goodie from Michael Angelo Batio. A fine example of his outstanding picking technique and a super 80's stylee mega barnet to boot!
shredding
12-08-2007:
Michael Angelo Batio playing live at the Wacken Open Air festival which took place August 2-4, 2007 in Wacken, Germany.
No Boundaries
Rain Forest
08-06-2007:
Speed Kills 3
The blurb...
Introduction to Michael Angelo Batio's Speed Kills 3 advanced guitar techniques instructional DVD. Available at metalmethod.com / angelo.com
Until today I have always recommended Speed Kills as the ultimate advanced guitar technique program. Speed Kills has been the shredder's bible since the early 90's. It's still one of the best, but it has been surpassed today by the release of Speed Kills 3. This DVD will either inspire and motivate you beyond your current level of playing ability or convince you to find a new hobby. It's that challenging.
Still, you don't have to play these exercises at 200 beats per minute to get results. Start slow and gradually increase speed until you're capable of keeping up with Michael. At least you can aspire to keep up with Michael. That's difficult.
The point is, Until today I have always recommended Speed Kills as the ultimate advanced guitar technique program. Speed Kills has been the shredder's bible since the early 90's. It's still one of the best, but it has been surpassed today by the release of Speed Kills 3. This DVD will either inspire and motivate you beyond your current level of playing ability or convince you to find a new hobby. It's that challenging.
Still, you don't have to play these exercises at 200 beats per minute to get results. Start slow and gradually increase speed until you're capable of keeping up with Michael. At least you can aspire to keep up with Michael. That's difficult.
The point is, regardless of what tempo you play exercises, your dexterity, speed, and coordination will improve beyond belief. Speed Kills 3 is now regardless of what tempo you play these licks, exercises, and motifs your dexterity, speed, and coordination will improve beyond belief
05-06-2007:
Confiormation that Michael Angelo Batio that he will perform at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-4, 2007 in Wacken, Germany.
20-04-2007:
OK video posted:
Cracking the Code
09-04-2007:
Waiting for a YouTube post, check out Michael Angelo's Cracking the code (mov)
07-04-2007:
Mike Batio interview at NAMM 2007 talking about the history of NAMM (more)
11-03-2007:
Guitar lesson - guitar world
21-02-2007:
Michael Angelo Batio recently appeared at NAMM 2007 and unveiled his new "Quad" guitar, designed in conjunction with Dean Zelinski.
This guitar replaces the original Ritz "Quad" that was designed in conjunction with Wayne Charvel and which was subsequently stolen in 1989 while on tour in El Paso, Texas. Only half of the original "Quad" guitar was ever recovered by Michael in 2004!
Michael Angelo Batio also has a new signature Model "Dean" , which was originally set for its unveiling at Winter NAMM 2007, is now tentatively set to arrive at Dean retailers in April.
Michael Angelo Batio's new DVD, titled "Performance" is in stock and shipping now. "Performance" is an in-depth look at Michael Angelo Batio the man, the artist, the entertainer, performing live at "Monster Mix" studio. Included are his versions of "Burn", "Tribute to Randy", "Hands Without Shadows", "China", "The Finish Line", plus a beautiful unaccompanied acoustic guitar piece titled "A New Day", his double-guitar solo and more!
Michael has announced the first leg of his 2007 "HWS (Hands Without Shadows) World Tour".
23-12-2006:
More presents for your Christmas stocking...
NAMM Cam
08-12-2006:
The new Michael Angelo Batio "Performance" DVD is available and shipping now. You can order it at http://www.angelo.com/to_order.html
"Performance" DVD is an in depth look at MAB the man, the artist, the entertainer, performing live at "Monster Mix" studio. Included are his versions of "Burn", "Tribute to Randy", "Hands Without Shadows", "China", "The Finish Line" plus a beautiful unaccompanied acoustic guitar piece titled "A New Day". This program not only showcases his incredible, seemingly limitless technique but also captures the passion, soul and melody that he puts into each piece of music. In addition to all of this, Michael finishes with his "Double-Guitar" solo showing why he is truly one of the greatest electric guitarists that has ever lived. Before each performance MAB comments, as only he can, about his inspirations, thoughts and ideas behind each song gaining further insight into the thought process of this unique, uncompromising, inventive and innovative artist. Last but not least, Michael showcases his famous signature "MAB Over-Under" technique that has now become synonymous with his live shows. Michael Angelo Batio "Performance" is volume 1 of the "Hands Without Shadows" series of works that will be released by M.A.C.E. Music.
25-11-2006:
Bring back the 80's...i don't care how you do it, you can tow it by tug boat if needs be...just bring it back
Nitro - long way from home
04-10-2006:
Speed Kills 2 - by Michael Angelo Batio
This is Michael Angelo Batio's guitar lesson for 2006. It's the follow-up to Speed Kills and in many ways superior. Number one, it's more approachable. Yes, there are plenty of spectacular exercises and licks in this lesson but it's still easy enough for even an intermediate guitarist to enjoy.
Speed Kills 2 - Rain Forest
18-09-2006:
Michael Angelo Batio has just finished filming a new DVD. The DVD will feature songs from his “HWS” and earlier solo CD’s plus his Double-Guitar solo! This is a performance DVD, not an instructional one! It should be available in late October 2006...so in the meantime check out this track as Michael Angelo Batio goes back to his roots and slows it down a bit...
blues
Also some announced live dates for MAB including China, Russia and UK.
27-07-2006:
Michael Angelo has never sounded better...play loud...
Michael Angelo Batio ambidextrous double guitar POWERS
24-06-2006:
A whole host of Michael Angelo playing live in Tai Pai on YouTube
20-06-2006:
live
13-06-2006
Michael Angelo "singing" - c4 track live
12-05-2006:
two necked jimi hendrix
21-04-2006:
MAB will be performing 29 shows between April 22nd and June 1st! The countries he will be touring in are Brazil, the USA, Switzerland, Italy, Sicily and The Netherlands! Check his web site for full details
Also available is the new "Speed Kills 2" instructional DVD and on screen booklet by Michael Angelo Batio.
Double Guitar Solo - live
10-02-2006:
Live double neck licks demonstration:
06-02-2006:
Another new video
24-01-2006:
A new double neck guitar video on the dean guitars web web site.
18-01-2006:
Found a good interview with Michael Angelo by super fusion player Richard Hallebeek
More video on google video, some examples for you :
double neck
guitar lesson in speed picking:
23-12-2005:
Live video of Michael and the 4 neck X guitar on youtube.com
quad neck:
03-11-2005:
Michael Angelo is playing live at Birmingham NEC: http://www.musiclive.co.uk/lineup.htm
Saturday 5 November
11.50 - 12.20 Michael Angelo
Sunday 6 November
11.00 - 11.40 Michael Angelo
Guthrie Govan will also be playing on both dates.
14-10-2005:
Some guitar videos now on google video:
Other video from confused
29-09-2005:
Michael Angelo Batio has finished mixing his new solo CD “Hands Without Shadows”. The CD will be available on October 27th. The CD features guest appearances by Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge and Creed, Rudy Sarzo of Ozzy, Whitesnake and Quiet Riot, Doug Marks and Bill Peck.
Background:
Michael Angelo Batio, probably needs no introductions to fans of fast guitar. He was born in Chicago. Michael started playing piano and composing at age 5 and started playing guitar at age 10 and by the age of 14 was playing Jazz guitar, winning an award for outstanding Jazz soloist on guitar at the age of 16.
He then studied music at Northeastern Illinois University. Finally graduating with a BA in Music Theory and Composition.
Michael invented a twin-necked, left and right-handed Double-Guitar, which he plays with right or left-hands. He also plays both guitars together in harmonies or two separate parts together at the same time.
Check out the video of Michael demonstrating his double neck technique on putfile.
Micheal also formed an OTT band called Nitro where he introduced the four neck guitar
June 1995, Michael's released his first solo CD "No Boundaries" was released worldwide on M.A.C.E. Music, Inc. Records, Michaels own record label. “No Boundaries” highlights Michaels often unparalelled clean speed picking technique.
Guitar One Magazine voted Michael the no. 1 Shredder of ALL TIME in their April 2003 issue. Other notable guitarists that made the top 10 were John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Buckethead, (the late, great) Shawn Lane and Yngwie Malmsteen.
Check out his web site for a very complete bio and he also provides some video and mp3
A summary of just some of Micaels work is availabe on guitar9
You can also find video on the yahoo video search
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