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M.A.C.E. Music
M.A.C.E. Music, Inc. is an American record label founded by Michael Angelo Batio in April 1993. Currently based in Gurnee, Illinois, the label's main job is that of selling material and merchandise of Batio's, including his albums, videos and accessories such as the "MAB String Dampener". The label also releases material by other artists, including Batio's side-project C4, T. D. Clark, Tom Kopyto and The Flyin' Ryan Brothers. M.A.C.E. distributes material both directly and through other labels, to over 40 countries worldwide including the United States, the United Kingdom, all throughout Europe, Canada, Japan, Qatar, South Africa, Australia, Mexico and Brazil. M.A.C.E. has its own recording studio in Gurnee called Monster Mix, which has been the location of the recording of some of the later Batio material, most notably ''Lucid Intervals and Moments of Clarity Part 2'' and ''2 X Again''. Earlier albums like '' No Boundaries'' and '' Planet Gemini'' were recorded at an old studio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mexico
Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico. Mexico covers ,Mexico ''''. . making it the world's 13th-largest country by are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunnin' For Glory
''Gunnin' for Glory'' is a compilation album by American glam metal band Nitro, consisting of older demos from the '' O.F.R.'' and '' H.W.D.W.S.'' sessions, as well as three tracks by Batio's former band, the Michael Angelo Band. Track listing Personnel Nitro *Jim Gillette – vocals * Michael Angelo – guitars, bass, backing vocals, production, executive production * T.J. Racer – bass *Paul Cammarata – drums *Bobby Rock Nitro was an American heavy metal band from Hollywood, California. Formed in 1988, the group originally featured vocalist Jim Gillette, guitarist Michael Angelo Batio, bassist T. J. Racer and drummer Bobby Rock. Nitro released its debut album ' ... – drums on "Freight Train" Michael Angelo Band *Michael Cordet – vocals *Michael Angelo – guitars, bass, backing vocals, production, executive production *Allen Hearn – bass, backing vocals *Paul Cammarata – drums References * External linksMichael Ange ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nitro (band)
Nitro was an American heavy metal band from Hollywood, California. Formed in 1988, the group originally featured vocalist Jim Gillette, guitarist Michael Angelo Batio, bassist T. J. Racer and drummer Bobby Rock. Nitro released its debut album '' O.F.R.'' in 1989, which reached number 140 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. Rock was replaced by K. C. Comet for the album's tour and Racer would leave the band thereafter. '' Nitro II: H.W.D.W.S.'', released in 1992, featured Ralph Carter on bass and Johnny Thunder on drums. The group broke up in 1993, with a number of previously unreleased demo recordings issued on the 1999 album ''Gunnin' for Glory''. In late 2016, it was announced that Gillette and Batio had reformed the band, with Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler added to the group's lineup. Plans were made to record a third album – which would have been the band's first full-length studio album since 1992 – with Victor Wooten on bass and Kane Churko producing. Matt DeVries performed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hands Without Shadows
''Hands Without Shadows'' is the fifth studio album by American shred guitarist Michael Angelo Batio. The album consists of four covers, two 'tributes' and two original compositions by Batio. The name refers to the speed at which his hands move when playing guitar, leaving "no shadows". Batio has said that he wanted the album to be "cohesive" and have "a central theme, sound and continuous atmosphere from beginning to end". He has also said that ''Hands Without Shadows'' is " isuncompromising vision". Track listing Credits * Michael Angelo Batio – lead guitar, rhythm guitars, keyboards, production, arrangements * William Kopecky – five-string bass, fretless bass * Bobby Rock – drums * Mark Tremonti – guitar solo on "Burn" * Bill Peck – guitar solo on "Zeppelin Forever" * Doug Marks – guitar solo on "Zeppelin Forever" * Stuart Bull – guitar solo and jamming on "All Along the Watchtower" * Rudy Sarzo – bass on "Tribute to Randy" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holiday Strings
''Holiday Strings'' is a cover album by American shred guitarist Michael Angelo Batio. The album features classical Christmas songs on acoustic guitar, and for every copy sold, $1.00 was donated to the "Joey's Angels" Children's Leukemia Foundation. Track listing All songs are traditional, except where noted. #"Deck the Halls" – 2:29 #"God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" – 2:47 #" Joy to the World" (George Frideric Handel) – 2:10 #" The First Noel" – 2:47 #"Shalom Chaverim" – 3:15 #" O Holy Night" ( Adolphe Adam) – 4:29 #" What Child is This?/We Three Kings of Orient Are" ( Trad., John H. Hopkins) – 3:27 #"Away in a Manger "Away in a Manger" is a Christmas carol first published in the late nineteenth century and used widely throughout the English-speaking world. In Britain, it is one of the most popular carols; a 1996 Gallup Poll ranked it joint second. Although i ..." – 2:28 #" Do You Hear What I Hear?" – 3:07 #" Silent Night" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kopecky
Kopecky are a progressive rock instrumental band of three brothers based in Racine, Wisconsin who combine a number of elements including metal, classical, pop, eastern music and fusion together to create a unique sound. Since their inception in 1997, their intense music is characterized by virtuoso musicianship, soaring melodies, and dark-tinged experimentation. The band members (brothers) are: * William Kopecky, 4 string fretless and 6 string fretted basses, keyboards, and sitar * Joe Kopecky Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ..., 6 and 7 string electric guitars * Paul Kopecky (d. June 22, 2009), acoustic and electronic percussion Discography * ''Kopecky'' (Mellow Records/Italy, Self-released/USA 1999) * ''Serpentine Kaleidoscope'' (Cyclops Records/England 2000) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holland (band)
Holland is a geographical regionG. Geerts & H. Heestermans, 1981, ''Groot Woordenboek der Nederlandse Taal. Deel I'', Van Dale Lexicografie, Utrecht, p 1105 and former province on the western coast of the Netherlands. From the 10th to the 16th century, Holland proper was a unified political region within the Holy Roman Empire as a county ruled by the counts of Holland. By the 17th century, the province of Holland had risen to become a maritime and economic power, dominating the other provinces of the newly independent Dutch Republic. The area of the former County of Holland roughly coincides with the two current Dutch provinces of North Holland and South Holland into which it was divided, and which together include the Netherlands' three largest cities: the capital city (Amsterdam), the home of Europe's largest port (Rotterdam), and the seat of government (The Hague). Holland has a population of 6,583,534 as of November 2019, and a population density of 1203/km2. The name ''Hol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Call To Arms (C4 Album)
''Call to Arms'' is the only album by American heavy metal band C4, released in 2001. It features covers of songs by Batio's previous band's, Nitro and Holland. The album cover is based on a real-life incident of a church in Texas being demolished by a natural disaster, and depicts two small figures—of Jesus and one of his disciples—near the wreckage. The meaning is that "when everything else is gone, there is still faith". Track listing Personnel *Dan Lenegar – lead vocals, backing vocals * Michael Angelo – guitars, keyboards, production, engineering *Bill Kopecky – six-string bass *John Mrozek – drums, backing vocals *Chris Djuricic – mixing *Trevor Sadler – mastering *Chris Erbach – photography Photography is the art, application, and practice of creating durable images by recording light, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Planet Gemini (album)
''Planet Gemini'' is the second studio album by American heavy metal musician Michael Angelo Batio. Recorded at M.A.C.E. Court Studios in Chicago, Illinois, it was released in 1997 by his own label M.A.C.E. Music. Batio performed the majority of instruments on the release, as well as producing, engineering and mixing the album. Background and production Michael Angelo Batio's second solo album, ''Planet Gemini'', was recorded and mixed at M.A.C.E. Court Studios in his hometown Chicago, with Batio handling all production, engineering and mixing; Pat Lilley mastered the album at Nexus Studios in Waukesha, Wisconsin. All electric and acoustic guitars, vocals, bass, keyboards, drums and percussion were performed by Batio, with keyboardist Frank Lucas and drummer Chuck White performing on "No Boundaries Part II". Reception and legacy Guitar Nine Records praised ''Planet Gemini'' for its "tight arrangements and very clean production", noting the speed and quality of Batio's guitar pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Boundaries (Michael Angelo Batio Album)
''No Boundaries'' is the debut solo studio album by American heavy metal musician Michael Angelo Batio. Recorded at M.A.C.E. Studios in Chicago, Illinois, it was released on September 1, 1995 by his own label M.A.C.E. Music. Batio performed the majority of instruments on the release, as well as producing, engineering and mixing the album. Background and production Michael Angelo Batio began his solo career shortly after the break-up of his previous band Nitro, which featured lead vocalist Jim Gillette, in 1992. His debut solo album, ''No Boundaries'', was recorded at M.A.C.E. Studios and mixed at Monsterdisc, both in his hometown Chicago, with Batio handling all production, engineering and mixing; Jason Rau mastered the album. All electric and acoustic guitars, bass, keyboards and percussion programming were performed by Batio, with Rob Ross contributing drums to "Rain Forest", "Science Fiction" and "2X Again". The album's title track, "No Boundaries", was originally written for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2 X Again
''2 X Again'' is a compilation album by American shred guitarist Michael Angelo Batio released on November 5, 2007. It features songs from Batio's first two studio albums – '' No Boundaries'' and '' Planet Gemini'' – remixed and remastered, with additional drums from Joe Babiak. Also included are two demo tracks from the ''No Boundaries'' sessions: "Acoustic" and "Allegory of the Cave". Track listing Personnel *Michael Angelo Batio – electric guitars, acoustic guitars, bass, keyboards, production, engineering *Joe Babiak – drums *Chris Djuricic – mixing, drum engineering *James Murphy – mastering *Paul Kuhr – design, concept, layout *Stephen Jensen – photography Photography is the art, application, and practice of creating durable images by recording light, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. It is employed ... References * * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
