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NOVEMBER 2007 |
SEBASTIAN BACH and METAL MIKE will appear and sign copies of "Angel Down" at Vintage Vinyl, 51 Lafayette Rd, Fords, NJ on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 8:00PM.
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ROB HALFORD Joins 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK In Scoring 'Talking Metal On Fuse' Theme Song
JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Rob Halford has contributed lyrics and vocals to "Metal" Mike Chlasciak's theme music for the "Talking Metal on Fuse" TV show, which re-airs Monday, November 12 at 7:00 P.M. ET/4:00 P.M. PT on Fuse. Also directly involved in creating the theme music were producer Roy Z. and HALFORD manager John Baxter.
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Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak, who is known for his work with HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH, TESTAMENT and his own outfit PAINMUSEUM, has scored and recorded the music theme for the "Talking Metal on Fuse" show, which is set to debut Friday, November 9 at 12:30 a.m. ET on Fuse.
"Talking Metal on Fuse", a one-hour pilot that brings the number-one heavy metal/hard rock podcast on iTunes to television. Hosted by Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy — the ultimate metal geeks and hard rock aficionados — the show provides a unique perspective and insider's view into the world of metal and hard rock music.
Asked about his involvement, Mike commented, "I have been asked by John, Mark and Fuse if I was interested in delivering a kick-ass opening theme for the show.
"I have known John and Mark from their 'Talking Metal' podcast for some time and they always struck me as really great guys, full of knowledge and excitement for metal. And because of that, and because it felt like a fun exciting thing to do, I was more than happy to do just go ahead and record something ripping for them that I feel is worthy of the show.
"I do believe that there will be some very, very exciting official news about this theme song coming in just a couple of days — so stay tuned please!
"I recorded the piece right here at my own House Of Metal Studios, a private studio that I own and use for writing and recording metal. I have recorded many things here to date, including several solos for the HALFORD 'Crucible' album, some vocals and solos for PAINMUSEUM, my guest appearance for DREAM EVIL's 'Book Of Heavy Metal' record and most of the solos for Sebastian's 'Angel Down' album. The latter recorded in only 8 hours, to be exact, just enough time to drop off the FedEx to producer Roy Z and jump on the plane to Japan to play with KISS. Talk about timing.
"But, returning to the show, yeah, I do feel that 'Talking Metal on Fuse' will have a great future and I am very, very honored to be a part of it. You will additionally see me in the show as well playing riffs, adding my two cents and creating havoc. Did I mention the pretty girls that were our in-studio guests?
"It was a good night of metal. Those guys have my full support!"
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ROB HALFORD and METAL MIKE To Appear And Sign New Product at NYC and NJ Locations
Rob and HALFORD guitarist Metal Mike Chlasciak will appear and sign "new
product only" at FYE in Manhattan (New York City) on Thursday, November 15,
2007 at 12 PM.
Rob and HALFORD guitarist Metal Mike Chlasciak will appear and sign "new
product only" at J&R Music World in Manhattan (New York City) on Friday,
November 16, 2007 5:30 PM.
Rob and HALFORD guitarist Metal Mike Chlasciak will appear and sign "new
product only" at Vintage Vinyl in New Jersey on Saturday, November 17, 2007
5:30 PM.
And remember - HALFORD guitarist Metal Mike Chlasciak will conduct Metal Mike's Metal Day plus a live guitar clinic performance at Pro Line Music, Fairless Hills, PA on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 4:00 PM. Metal Mike only. Rob Halford will not be present. Contact us for info at CmmEnt@Planetshred.com
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OCTOBER 2007 |
Metal Mike To Assault PA's Pro-Line Music with Metal Day Workshop & Guitar Clinic
Metal Day - Aarius Studios, NJ
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Metal Hails! I am inviting you to participate in my Metal Day Workshop and guitar clinic event to take place Saturday, November 24 at Pro Line Music in Fairless Hills, PA. The concept is very simple. I'll be getting together with about 8 other guitar players that are into metal to go over anything you want to know. It can be playing examples, rehearsal tips or motivation topics. It is an open forum and everyone is in the same room just trading ideas and picking my brain on anything you feel like asking. Meet others who are into the same music as you are in a laid back setting that's filled with a ton of info. Get inspired! If you are up to sharpen your skills, please e-mail us at CmmEnt@Planetshred.com with a heading METAL DAY. We'll reply with a full information packet.
Later in the day raise your horns up high for a live clinic performance at 6PM. This is not your ordinary guitar clinic. Expect a great light show, smoke, great music, some good brews, food and plenty of shredding. I'll also give you a glimpse on some of the new music that I have been working on. Live performance seating is on first come basis, so get there early.
See ya there!
Pro Line Music
Live Clinic Performance - 6PM
Metal Day Workshop - 4PM
490 Lincoln Highway
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
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SEPTEMBER 2007 |
Metal Mike's Day Of Metal Guitar Workshop Announced
Axl Rose Guests On Baz's Angel Down. Worldwide Release Date Confirmed.
Halford - Metal God Essentials Vol 1 US Release Confirmed Plus Free New Track Download
Hello Metalheads. Here is the latest. Saturday, September 29th - I will be spending time with some of you at my Day Of Metal Guitar Workshop to take place at Aarius Studios, Sayreville, NJ. Just think - you, me and fellow metalheads talking about many aspects of metal guitar playing. Bring your guitar and get ready to rock. There will be several workshops during the official date of Saturday, September 29th. Everyone will be put together in groups depending on their experience on the guitar. We'll be doing beginner, intermediate and experienced levels. To sign up, please reserve your spot as soon as you can due to limited space. Call 732.257.1220 or e-mail us at CmmEnt@Planetshred.com. Check out more info at our Live/ In Flesh area. www.aariusstudios.com
Many of you have heard the blazing news that Axl Rose sang on 3 songs from Sebastian Bach's new album Angel Down. Just incredible. We had some awesome times while tearing up the world with Guns N' Roses and Axl coming down and laying down some wicked tracks just tops everything. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of such talented team of true rockers on this long awaited album. We also have new record deal with MRV/ Caroline/ EMI Records and the official release date for Angel Down is November 20, 2007!
In the land of The Metal God, Halford will see our Metal God's Essentials Vol 1 release is US stores on September 11, 2007! Again, incredible sound, packaging and a billion extras. But, what else would you expect from the man.
And last, but not least, the new HALFORD track "Drop Out" — which is featured on the Metal God Essentials - Volume 1 collection — is available for free download at www.robhalford.com/dropout. Crank it up!
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JULY 2007 |
CMM Entertainment Secures Australian & New Zealand Distribution via Riot!
Metal Mike To Rock Digitech's Digitruck Across PA and NJ
Metal Mike Confirmed For The Metal Circus Expo in Mexico City, Mexico
Sebastian Bach/ Guns N' Roses Tour Diaries Available at Jacksonguitars.com
Halford's Metal God Essentials Vol 1 Out Now!
We have had a chance to partner with a super hard working and dedicated Riot! Distributors to bring you PainmuseuM's 'Metal For Life' and 'You Have The Right To Remain Violent' releases into Australian/ NZ territory. I am excited about this as after spending some time with the label I feel they are really the on the same page musically, personally and artistically with me. I have been doing a ton of press in Australia while on tour here with Sebastian Bach supporting GN'R and things have been going very well. If you have been getting PainmuseuM releases on import ... you will no longer have to. This pretty much concludes our distribution puzzle across the globe as Australia/ New Zealand were the last, but certianly very important pieces to put in place.
United States - CMM Entertainment, Japan - Demolition Records Japan
Canada - Demolition Records via EMI, Europe - Demolition Records via Universal, Mexico - Scarecrow/ Oz Productions, Brasil - Rock Machine Records, Australia/ New Zealand - Riot! Distributors
I will be joining my good friends at Digitech on a short but what promises to be a very metal and loud guitar clinic/ jam trip across PA and NJ. I will be performing at the incredible Digitruck. That's right a 40 footer truck filled with all the Digitech gear you crave. Show up early. All dates are in Tour/ In Flesh area.
I will also be performing a special one off guitar seminar & clinic at Mexico City's Metal Circus. If you live in the area join in on the festivities and a night where guitar certainly takes center stage.
All info is in Tour/ In Flesh area.
Last, but certainly not least my ramblings, memories, pics and delussions from the Sebastian Bach/ Guns N' Roses Australia/ New Zealand tour and Sebastian's headline tour if Italy, Norway, Spain and Turkey have been posted at www.jacksonguitars.com. The tour has been an incredible success and few things come close to playing in front of sold out arenas again. Thank you to each one of you for making the last journey an incredible experince we will never forget. You rule.
In the land of the Metal God we have some exciting news about the newly released Metal God Essentials Vol 1 collection that spotlights some incredible music the Metal God brought us over the years. You will get two new Halford tracks as well as an incredible amount of your favorites from the Halford and Fight releases. To top it off included are bonus tracks and an additional DVD will all the Halford videos. Check out www.RobHalford.com for all the latest and how to pick up your copy.
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MAY 2007 |
Metal Mike Armory Store Launched
Metal Mike Back On The Road With Sebastian Bach Supporting Guns N' Roses
Metal Mike Jackson Guitars Tour Diary Saga Continues
Hail Metal! We want to let you know that we have officially launched the Metal Mike Armory Store right here at www.metalmike.net. We have received a ton of requests for new T-shirt designs and other things that might not available at regular retail locations. You want it – you got it. Additionally you will find all my solo instrumental releases, PainmuseuM CD’s, the newly released 'Ridiculous Riffs For The Terrifying Guitarist' and 'Monster Coordination - Guitar Boot Camp' guitar instructional books, an MP3 store, and a lot more. You can find all items under one roof with free shipping across the world.
Check the Tour/ In Flesh section for the latest info on the Sebastian Bach 2007 tour dates in Japan, Spain, Italy, Norway and last but certainly not least Australia/ New Zealand where we will be once again supporting Guns N Roses. I will be continuing my tour diary for Jackson Guitars at www.jacksonguitars.com. My diary will be your chance to taste the tour grind, the good, the bad and everything in between. I will take you from backstage to the stage and will bring you closer to what takes place in order to put on a killer metal show. However, if you want to see any of the shows personally, act quick as many of them are already Sold Out! See ya there! |
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APRIL 2007 |
PAUL BOSTAPH To Thrash With Metal Mike's PAINMUSEUM at Mexico's SOS Festival
Metal F***ing Hails. As many of you already know our resident drum magician Bobby Jarzombek has sustained an inury to his wrist. Damn guitar techs leaving guitar stands all over the drummer's studio .. don't they know better? We all wish Bobby a super fast recovery. Bobby mentioned that he will concentrate on his doube bass chops during his healing, and that's like pouring gasoline into an exploding fuel tanker. Should be interesting.
I have asked a good friend and one of metal's premier drummers Paul Bostaph (Slayer, Testament, Exodus, Forbidden) to do us the honors. Paul is a muther F**cker to put it short, and we have become good friends while we both toured in Testament in 2004. Rarely you will see anyone with such immense talent, drumming power and dedication to their instrument. So to cap it off, Mexico get your horns out become we are coming to kick your ass".
Metal Mike's PAINMUSEUM
SOS FESTIVAL with Sadus, Obituary, Sepultura
May 4, 2007, Expo Feria, Torreon, Mexico
Live Line-up:
Guitars - Metal Mike Chlasciak
Vocals - Tim Clayborne
Drums - Paul Bostaph
Bass - Clint Arent
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MARCH 2007 |
C.M.M. Entertainment, LLC has set a May 1 release date for "Metal" Mike Chlasciak's (PAINMUSEUM, HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH) guitar instructional books "Ridiculous Riffs for the Terrifying Guitarist" and "Monster Coordination - Guitar Boot Camp".
Commented Mike: "I am proud to announce the release of my two guitar instructional books. First and foremost, they are written in easy to understand language and are geared for metalhead guitarists. No insane schematics or a bunch of confusing black dots on the page. You will be using the material quickly.
'Ridiculous Riffs for the Terrifying Guitarist' is a tour de force of no-nonsense guitar licks, tricks and lead guitar concepts. The book is a huge compilation of my favorite licks, techniques and ideas on the guitar. Topics include 'Motivation', 'Practicing Methods' plus chapters on 'Terrifying Pentatonics', 'Terrifying Arpeggios', 'Scalar and Speed Sequences' and the 'Ridiculous Department' which showcases some truly insane guitar ideas not for the weak of heart. But do not fear, new spins on simple blues scales and plenty of tips will welcome the less experienced guitarist. I have included theory application for all examples. Everything is written in both regular notation and tablature.
"'Monster Coordination' is a practice manual for developing your dexterity, coordination and speed on the guitar. It contains only the best exercises I have come across as a guitarist. Diagrams, tablature and corresponding explanation shed light on each excercise. Warm-up, stretching, strengthening and how to tell if you are getting better — it's all there, and then some. I have included all of the exercises that I have used for years and still use today. These books are a comprehensive technique building tools for heavy metal minded guitarists at all levels. BassDog Design delivered a great look for these which will hopefully enhance your experience with the titles. If you believe that you have been stuck in a rut, these books will help you. I do not believe that you will be disappointed."
Both books will be available May 1 at the Metal Mike Armory Store at www.metalmike.net. Metal Mike Armory Store is currently offering a pre-sale, so you can get your own copy by April 1. The pre-sale features special pricing, free shipping, set of Metal Mike guitar picks and the first 150 books of each title will be signed by Metal Mike. One pre-order customer will be chosen at random and will receive a call from Metal Mike, who will personally check on your progress. Ten pre-order customers will receive a copy of Metal Mike's new PAINMUSEUM EP "You Have the Right to Remain Violent". To receive more info on pre-ordering, send an e-mail to CmmEnt@Planetshred.com with the heading "Metal Books"
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JANUARY 2007 |
Here's to a Metal 2007! Wanted to thank you all for the tremendous support during the Guns N' Roses/ Sebastian Bach tour. It was wonderful meeting so many of you, about 700,000+ I believe. The final installment of the "Blind In America with Metal Mike" can be found at www.jacksonguitars.com. I have also enjoyed doing the instrumental sets on the days off during the tour. To just put on a guitar and shred for 45 minutes is purely killer! In new happenings, the full line of PainmuseuM swag is available at your local stores. You can also check out www.balzout.net and www.bioworldmerch.com for some great new designs. PainmuseuM's "Metal For Life" album has also been released in Brasil on Rock Machine Records.
www.rockmachine.com.br. There has been a lot of activity in the Halford world. Check out www.halfordmusic.com for a slew of downloadable releases including the now classic Halford albums as well as the new "Metal God Essentials Vol: 1", "Silent Screams" EP releases. You get new art and a ton of extras. I shot a new video in Los Angeles with The Metal God called "Forgotten Generation" which you can also get at Halford Music. In the press world, check out Halford related stuff in the March 2007 issue of Metal Edge as well as Rock Hard (Greece and Spain) and Japan's Burrn! Magazine. Metal God is on the covers. Myself and PainmuseuM have features in all important Brasilian press, so check it out as well. And while we are talking downloads, both PainmuseuM releases "Metal For Life" and "You Have The Right To Remain Violent" are also available via iTunes.
See you all soon, Metal Mike.
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