Metal Mike Solo Album Title Revealed
Metal Mike Guitar Instructional DVD Announced
Jackson Guitars Steps In As The Official Video Diary Home

As many of you have heard Metal Mike is preparing a no holds barred beast of a solo album. Mike set what we feel is a very appropriate title for the release – “The Metalworker”. Several song titles to be included are “Don’t Shoot The Crown”, “Tonight We Ride” and “Sever The Gods”. More news coming soon and here is what Mike had to say about an additional special surprise he’s been preparing for you all.

”In addition to my upcoming solo record, I have a special surprise to all the guitar players. Yep, you guessed it — I'm preparing my first guitar instructional DVD.

I'm excited about this. Well, I guess I do not need to state that the DVD will be about heavy metal — do I? Honestly, what else could it be? One piece of information that I can share with you all is that I have partnered with a well-known distributor to release a no-holds-barred DVD teaching all the metalheads specific things on the guitar — Metal Mike-style! I will be dissecting tracks from my solo record and while doing so filling your brain with more metal tips, tricks and motivation that you thought was ever possible. More news soon.

In the mean time, you can check out my guitar instructional books that are currently available at the Armory Store.

’Ridiculous Riffs For The Terrifying Guitarist': Awesome licks, trick, tips and ideas on metal soloing. Everything is explained right with theory. Including regular notation and tablature. Only $20.

’Monster Coordination - Guitar Boot Camp': Killer work out manual to get you improving and on track. As a bonus, I answer many many questions I have been asked from students all over the world. Only $20."

I am also very happy to tell you that Jackson Guitars will be the official home for the Studio Video Up-dates from my album and DVD sessions. You can catch them here at my Jackson artist page here.” (http://jacksonguitars.com/artists/index.php?id=311)

Metal Mike's CMM Entertainment Signs Representation Deal with Chicago's MMW Marketing

Metal Mike Armory Store Announces Special Autographed PainmuseuM 2-CD Limited Time Offer

Metal God Entertainment to release Rock In Rio Blu Ray, Resurrection, Live Insurrection on March 10, 2009

Metal Mike, considered by many to be one of metal's premiere guitar shredders announced today that he has signed a personal representation deal through his C.M.M. Entertainment, LLC, with Chicago's Sports and Entertainment company MMW Marketing, LLC.

Metal Mike is currently in the studio finalizing pre-production for new solo material, after concluding a recent US trek as a sideman axe slinger for Sebastian Bach. Bach toured the United States' sheds and arenas last Summer with Dokken and Poison on the Live, Raw and Un-Cut 2008 Summer Tour. New official announcement regarding the yet un-disclosed Metal Mike project is expected sometime early spring.

Asked about the new choice of representation, Metal Mike replied, "I have
always been impressed with Mark's ability to find answers and new ways to create opportunities. At this time in my life and career, I'm only interested in working with motivated, honest and outside the box thinking people. With several soon to be disclosed endeavors on the horizon for me, I am excited to welcome Mark and MMW as a part of my team. To the future!"

MMW Marketing is a growth and revenue driven firm specializing in development, marketing and personalized guidance of sports and entertainment firms and individuals.

MMW Marketing's founder Mark Washo commented on the new venture: "Heavy Metal has always been a very positive part of my life; something that has provided me with inspiration, motivation and a sense of belonging. I have always felt the cross over between professional sports and music as very
strong. I am looking forward to put forth my experience and feel privileged to be able to work with an incredibly talented musician such as Metal Mike. Mike has built a great career to this point; however, I feel the sky is truly the limit with Mike's future.

Metal Mike's www.MetalMikeArmoryStore.com also announced a limited quantity PainmuseuM special 2-CD offer.

Quantities are extremely limited
(offer expires May 1, 2009 or while CD's last)

1 Autographed copy of the original PainmuseuM "Metal for Life" CD
1 Autographed copy of enhanced CD "You Have the Right to Remain Violent" EP
3 Authentic official Metal Mike Guitar pics
1 Autographed Metal Mike photo

Full retail value- $42 - Limited one time offer- $25 (save $17)
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About Metal Mike Chlasciak:
Shortly after arriving in the United States in 1984, Mike Chlasciak discovered a whole new world, a world in which he would set his sights on rock n' roll glory.  It didn't take Mike long to set the wheels in motion, carving out his own "Heavy Metal Cinderella Story".  Today in 2009, Mike Chlasciak is known as "Metal Mike" - and most commonly as the guitarist who helped Judas Priest front man Rob Halford reclaim and hold his status as the true Metal God.  In addition to two world tours with Halford, Mike has toured the world with Bay area thrash titans Testament and former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach.  Mike appears on all now classic Halford albums
'Resurrection' (featuring Iron Maiden's guest Bruce Dickinson), "Live Insurrection', 'Crucible' as well as 'Metal God Essentials' and 'Resurrection World Tour - Live At Rock In Rio III" DVD package.  

On the sidelines of sharing time with Metal's greats, Mike released five solo based
albums; two with band PainmuseuM - 'Metal For Life', 'You Have The Right To Remain Violent' and three fully instrumental solo discs 'Grind Textural Abstractions', 'Territory Guitar Kill' and "The Spilling'.  If that wasn't enough to keep the shredder busy, Mike penned two guitar instructional books"Ridiculous Riffs For The Terrifying Guitarist" and "Monster Coordination".

In 2007, Mike appeared on the last solo album from Sebastian Bach 'Angel Down' (featuring guest vocals from GNR's Axl Rose).  With no intentions of slowing down, in 2008, Metal Mike joined the cast of a popular TV show 'Talking Metal on FUSE'.  As a writer, Metal Mike signed publishing deals with EMI and Warner/ Chappell Music Publishing and has been the recipient ASCAP's writer award in the popular music category.  From a first show at a sweaty local dive to twice at Madison Square Garden in support of Iron Maiden (Halford) and Guns N Roses (Sebastian Bach), respectively, Mike's journey proves that dedication, hard work and the love for Heavy Metal and flying V's can help you make your dreams into reality.

About MMW Marketing:
MMW Marketing is led by Mark Washo, a 17 year veteran and highly respected professional in the sports and entertainment industry.  Mark held posts at Major League Soccer teams Chicago Fire, MetroStarts (Now NY Red Bulls) and DC United as well as NBA's Washington Wizards. Washo's latest post as the recent Executive Vice President of the MajorLeague Soccer's Chicago Fire Club saw Mark overlook the company's ticket operations, customer service, marketing, community relations and public relations. Mark has led the club to break and set new standards in all time
ticket sales revenues. For more info, please visit www.mmwmarketing.com.

Metal Mike has been added to the list of artists who are scheduled to make guest appearances at the Chiller Theatre toy, model and film expo on October 24-26 at the Hilton Hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey.

For more information, go to www.chillertheatre.com

In other news, Mike has announced that he played on the track "I've Seen The Light" from the new Michael Vescera (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS, OBSESSION) solo album "A Sign Of Things To Come". He also contributed a guest solo to the song "Crashbreaker" from Chilean band DELTA. Mike says, "DELTA is a great metal band with a touch of prog. I liked their music as it also reminded me of one of my favorite albums from NOCTURNAL RITES called 'Afterlife'. Very cool band."

Metal Mike also contributed to the new book "Time Flies When You're In A Coma - The Wisdon Of The Metal Gods" by Mike Daly. Last, but not least, the long awaited Halford "Resurrection World Tour - Live At Rock In Rio III" DVD is out now.

FIGHT Box Set, HALFORD DVD Details Revealed - Mar. 19, 2008
Metal God Entertainment and Rob Halford have announced the release of two custom-designed digipaks with exclusive new DVD content for 2008.

Due May 26, "Into The Pit" is a four-disc collection from FIGHT which includes FIGHT's original recordings re-engineered for release: "War Of Words - Remixed and Remastered"; "Mutations - Remastered"; "A Small Deadly Space - Remixed and Remastered"; as well as a new DVD release "Live In Phoenix" featuring rare and unreleased FIGHT footage.

"Into The Pit" will debut in a numbered digipak edition, original Rob Halford autograph and 24-page booklet. Worldwide release begins May 26 at local and online retailers.

"Halford Live At Rock In Rio III", a 5.1 DVD, also includes HALFORD's debut recording, "Resurrection – Remastered", and is scheduled for release on September 23, 2008. 13 cameras are fixed on one of metal's most diverse bands of the decade as The Metal God delivers one of his best live performances in front of two-hundred thousand-plus Brazilians.

HALFORD's 2001 double-live CD "Live Insurrection" makes its debut in Blu-Ray Hi-Definition 5.1 Surround Audio September 23, 2008. "Live Insurrection – Remastered" Blu-Ray will feature a custom-designed digipak, original Rob Halford autograph and 20-page booklet including rare pictures and exclusive liner notes. "Live Insurrection" will dazzle Metal God music fans possessing the latest in 5.1 Blu-Ray technologies.

Visit iTunes.com — keywords Halford and Fight — www.HalfordMusic.com or dozens of international digital service providers for videos, MP3s, CD-quality FIGHT and HALFORD downloads.

Metal hails,

Just letting you know that due to the amazing response to TALKING METAL's pilot, FUSE has invited the show to firmly plant its metal feet for a steady stream of new episodes. I believe that this is great news for metalheads and heavy metal in general. I'm there ripping away in every episode throwing my 2, well make that 5 cents whenever it feels appropriate.

We also do some jams like the one I did recently with Richard Christy from Death, Iced Earth, Control Denied and Byron from God Forbid. Us three, plus the show's hosts Mark and John did a version of Slayer's South Of Heaven. Look for that and so much more in the show.

Special preview on Saturday, February 16 at Midninght Eastern and 9 PM PT. Episodes will air regularly on Friday nights at Midnight Eastern, 9 PM PT beginning February 22nd.

Check out the new website www.fuse.tv/talkingmetal and the site that started it all www.talkingmetal.com

Metal On,
Metal Mike

METAL MIKE's METAL DAY WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY NJ DATE ANNOUNCED

Hello Metalheads. Here is the latest. Saturday, February 2nd, Noon to 1:30PM, I
will be spending time with some of you at my Metal Day Guitar Workshop to take place at NJ's state of the art facility Aarius Studios, Sayreville, NJ. We had such a great time the first time go around at Aarius in September of last year that we are back for more. Just think - you, me and fellow metalheads talking about many aspects of metal guitar playing. Bring your guitar, list of questions and get ready to rock.

We'll be taking first 20 guitarists who reserve a slot. E-mail us at CmmEnt@Planetshred.com with heading METAL DAY NJ for complete no obligation details.

Metal For Life.