Batio, Michael Angelo: Shred Force 1 (The Essential Mab)
Batio, Michael Angelo: Shred Force 1 (The Essential Mab)
Format: CD
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Artist: Batio, Michael Angelo
Label: Rat Pak Records
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 638647803922
Genre: Heavy Metal, Heavy Metal
2015 release, the first career retrospective from the pioneer of the "shred guitar" genre., Shred Force 1: The Essential Michael Angelo Batio not only highlights Michael's best work to date, but also brings together many nationally renowned musicians from the hard rock and heavy metal genres. The album features some of Michael's most memorable performances including a dynamic version of Rush's "What You're Doing," which features Queensrÿche vocalist Todd LaTorre, Metal Church guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, Alice Cooper bassist Chuck Garric, Metal Church/TSO drummer Jeff Plate and guitarist Craig Blackwell. There is also a cover of Deep Purple's "Burn" with Queensrÿche vocalist Todd LaTorre and Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti. The album includes Michael's tributes to Eric Clapton ("Slowhand"), Randy Rhodes ("RRR") that features Rudy Sarzo on bass, and a new version of MAB's unique tribute ("Diamond") to the late great Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott of Pantera, that features guitarist Michael Wilton of Queensrÿche. The album features some of MAB's most notable instrumental tracks such as, "8 Pillars of Steel" with guest appearances by Elliott Dean Rubinson, Dave Reffett, Jeff Loomis, Rusty Cooley, George Lynch, Andrea Martongelli and Craig Goldy, "Juggernaut" showcases ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland, Dave Reffett, Annie Grunwald, Guthrie Govan, Mike Lepond, and Michael Romeo.
Tracks:
1.1 Hands Without Shadows
1.2 Burn
1.3 Juggernaut
1.4 What You’re Doing
1.5 8 Pillars of Steel
1.6 Call To Arms
1.7 2X Again
1.8 Slowhand
1.9 Diamond
1.10 Rainforest
1.11 Gotta Run
1.12 No Boundaries
1.13 RRR
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