Name: Michael Angelo Batio
DOB: June 1956
From: Chicago, Illinois
Bands: Nitro, Solo
Guitars: Dean
Amplifiers: Marshall
Links: Official Website
Michael Angelo Batio – MAB is an American heavy metal guitarist and columnist. Batio was voted the "No. 1 Shredder of All Time" by Guitar One Magazine in 2003. He was also listed as one of the "Top 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists of All Time" by Guitar World Magazine, for which he writes the column Time to Burn, and one of the "20 Greatest Shredders of All Time" by Total Guitar Magazine, both in April 2008.
Batio began his recording career in 1984 when he joined new Chicago-based heavy metal band Holland, an eponymous project set up by ex-Steppenwolf singer Tommy Holland. With major label Atlantic Records, the band released their debut studio album in 1985 entitled Little Monsters, which saw moderate success in the United States. The band split up soon after, and a compilation of material from the Little Monsters sessions, Wake Up the Neighbourhood, was released in 1999 through Batio’s label M.A.C.E. Music.
After the breakup of Holland, Batio started his own eponymous band with singer Michael Cordet, bassist Allen Hearn and drummer Paul Cammarata. The Band did not release any albums, though three of their songs appeared on the 1998 Nitro compilation Gunnin’ for Glory.
In 1987 Batio joined glam metal artist Jim Gillette on his solo album Proud to Be Loud, before founding the band Nitro with bassist T.J. Racer and drummer Bobby Rock. In 1989 Nitro released their first studio album, O.F.R., from which they released two singles, "Freight Train" and "Long Way From Home". The music video for "Freight Train", which received much airplay on MTV, was notable for featuring Batio playing his now famous ‘Quad Guitar’, a notion which FHM Magazine voted one of the "50 most outrageous moments in rock history".
1987 was also the year Batio released his first instructional video with "Star Licks" as part of the "Masters Series" and was one of the first recognized rock guitarists to make the jump into video instructional material. This video was the very first "shred" instructional program showing many modern guitar concepts for the first time.
In April 1993, Batio founded his own record label, M.A.C.E. Music, which became one of the first labels online in 1996. He used this label when he began recording his first album, No Boundaries, which he released in 1995. Batio’s second studio release was Planet Gemini in 1997, which showed a very progressive, experimental side to his playing. In 1999, Batio released his second instructional video, Jam With Angelo, which came with his third studio album as a companion CD: Tradition. This was quickly followed by a fourth full-length album in 2000, Lucid Intervals and Moments of Clarity, which was credited to "Mike Batio and Rob Ross", the latter being the drummer.
In 2001, Batio released a CD with his band "C4," covering songs from his Holland years and including the original "Call to Arms." It was his 1st all vocal CD since recording with Nitro.
In 2003, Batio released his first DVD, the title release in his Speed Kills series, followed by the second, Speed Lives, in 2004. It was also in this year that Batio released a compilation album, Lucid Intervals and Moments of Clarity Part 2, which featured songs from Tradition and Lucid Intervals.
In 2005, Michael released his highly anticipated cover/tribute/studio album, Hands Without Shadows, which featured guest appearances from such musicians as Mark Tremonti (of Alter Bridge fame), Rudy Sarzo (of Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake and Dio fame) and virtuoso newcomer Bill Peck. In 2006, DVD Speed Kills 2 was released, in addition to the first in the new Hands Without Shadows series, Performance. Batio’s latest release came in 2007, when his first two albums – No Boundaries and Planet Gemini – were remixed and remastered with additional drums, for an album entitled 2 X Again; the title of a song from the first album. Angelo also released three DVDs in 2007: Speed Kills 3, 25 Jazz Progressions and MAB Jam Session.
Michael Angelo Batio has an advanced knowledge of music theory, with a deep understanding of complex scale combinations and time signatures which assist him in his compositions. Batio has cited F-sharp minor and F-sharp phrygian dominant as his favorite. He has described F sharp minor as a "demonic" key, giving a dark, evil sound.
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 | | Dean Michael Angelo Batio Limited Electric Guitar Gloss Natural | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 2,699.00 | | Michael Angelo Batio (or MAB as we like to call him) wanted a guitar that could handle his extremely fast and articulate neo-classical metal riffage yet provide plenty of muscle and sinew. Dean answered the call with an axe that more than fits the bill: the alder body with earthy AAA flamed maple top plays host to Michael Angelo Batio Spec quartersawn hard maple bolt-on neck with ebony fingerboard. The flames are fanned with an HSA array of USA-made DMT pickups featuring all-real-wood bobbins of ebony and maple. The Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system born to handle the most extreme MAB-whammy-bar workouts. The gold hardware is fitting touch for this limited run instruments with only 50 being produced.Alder body AAA flamed maple top Michael Angelo Batio Spec bolt-on quartersawn hard maple neck Ebony fingerboard 25-1/2" Scale Pearl block inlays All real wood bobbin USA pickups (ebony and maple) USA DMT MAB "Hands without Shadows" Neck Pickup USA DMT "SCVH" Middle Pickup USA DMT "Baker Act" Bridge Pickup Grover tuners Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system Gold Hardware |  |
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 | | Dean Michael Angelo Batio Limited Electric Guitar Gloss Natural | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 2,699.00 | | Michael Angelo Batio (or MAB as we like to call him) wanted a guitar that could handle his extremely fast and articulate neo-classical metal riffage yet provide plenty of muscle and sinew. Dean answered the call with an axe that more than fits the bill: the alder body with earthy AAA flamed maple top plays host to Michael Angelo Batio Spec quartersawn hard maple bolt-on neck with ebony fingerboard. The flames are fanned with an HSA array of USA-made DMT pickups featuring all-real-wood bobbins of ebony and maple. The Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system born to handle the most extreme MAB-whammy-bar workouts. The gold hardware is fitting touch for this limited run instruments with only 50 being produced. | |
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 | | Used Dean Michael Angelo Batio Limited Electric Guitar Gloss Natural | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 2,348.13 | | Michael Angelo Batio (or MAB as we like to call him) wanted a guitar that could handle his extremely fast and articulate neo-classical metal riffage yet provide plenty of muscle and sinew. Dean answered the call with an axe that more than fits the bill: the alder body with earthy AAA flamed maple top plays host to Michael Angelo Batio Spec quartersawn hard maple bolt-on neck with ebony fingerboard. The flames are fanned with an HSA array of USA-made DMT pickups featuring all-real-wood bobbins of ebony and maple. The Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system born to handle the most extreme MAB-whammy-bar workouts. The gold hardware is fitting touch for this limited run instruments with only 50 being produced.Alder body AAA flamed maple top Michael Angelo Batio Spec bolt-on quartersawn hard maple neck Ebony fingerboard 25-1/2" Scale Pearl block inlays All real wood bobbin USA pickups (ebony and maple) USA DMT MAB "Hands without Shadows" Neck Pickup USA DMT "SCVH" Middle Pickup USA DMT "Baker Act" Bridge Pickup Grover tuners Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system Gold Hardware | |
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 | | Dean Michael Angelo Batio MAB4 Gauntlet Electric Guitar Custom Graphic | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 469.00 | MAB is one of the most respected shredders around. His self-taught technique and command of scales is astounding. With the Dean Michael Angelo Batio MAB4 Gauntlet Electric Guitar, Michael has combined all of the ingredients necessary to help you achieve your full shredding potential with style.
The MAB4 Gauntlet features a proven body shape made of resonant basswood. The Batio designed super-fast bolt-on maple neck has a 25-1/2" scale and rosewood fingerboard for increased sustain, with classic pearl block inlays easy fingering. Three DMT pickups are wired in an HSH pattern for a maximum variety of single and dual-coil sounds. The all-black hardware includes Grover tuners and a Floyd Rose tremolo bridge to lock in your intonation no matter how far you dive. | |
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 | | Dean Michael Angelo Batio Mab4 Gauntlet Electric Guitar Custom Graphic | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 469.00 | | MAB is one of the most respected shredders around. His self-taught technique and command of scales is astounding. With the Dean Michael Angelo Batio MAB4 Gauntlet Electric Guitar, Michael has combined all of the ingredients necessary to help you achieve your full shredding potential with style.The MAB4 Gauntlet features a proven body shape made of resonant basswood. The Batio designed super-fast bolt-on maple neck has a 25-1/2" scale and rosewood fingerboard for increased sustain, with classic pearl block inlays easy fingering. Three DMT pickups are wired in an HSH pattern for a maximum variety of single and dual-coil sounds. The all-black hardware includes Grover tuners and a Floyd Rose tremolo bridge to lock in your intonation no matter how far you dive.Basswood Top / Body25-1/2" ScaleBatio Spec. Bolt-On Maple NeckRosewood FingerboardPearl Block InlaysGrover TunersBlack HardwareFloyd Rose Special Trem. BridgeDean DMT Design Pickups | |
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 | | Dean Michael Angelo Batio MAB3 Electric Guitar Metallic Red | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 399.00 | | The Michael Angelo Batio MAB3 Electric Guitar is an affordable signature model with all the essential features that this amazing signature artist demands in a striking new color. This includes a Basio designed double-cutaway basswood body with fast bolt-on maple neck and a 24-fret rosewood fretboard that is decorated with pearl block inlays. Dean DMT pickups offer a variety of aggressive tones that let your inner child scream to its hearts content. A Floyd Rose Special tremolo bridge gives you the freedom to express yourself in ways you've only dreamed about. A locking nut and Grover in-line tuners will bring you back to perfect pitch every time. Case sold separately. | |
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| | Dean Michael Angelo Batio Limited Electric Guitar Gloss Natural | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 2,699.00 | | Michael Angelo Batio (or MAB as we like to call him) wanted a guitar that could handle his extremely fast and articulate neo-classical metal riffage yet provide plenty of muscle and sinew. Dean answered the call with an axe that more than fits the bill: the alder body with earthy AAA flamed maple top plays host to Michael Angelo Batio Spec quartersawn hard maple bolt-on neck with ebony fingerboard. The flames are fanned with an HSA array of USA-made DMT pickups featuring all-real-wood bobbins of ebony and maple. The Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system born to handle the most extreme MAB-whammy-bar workouts. The gold hardware is fitting touch for this limited run instruments with only 50 being produced.Alder body AAA flamed maple top Michael Angelo Batio Spec bolt-on quartersawn hard maple neck Ebony fingerboard 25-1/2" Scale Pearl block inlays All real wood bobbin USA pickups (ebony and maple) USA DMT MAB "Hands without Shadows" Neck Pickup USA DMT "SCVH" Middle Pickup USA DMT "Baker Act" Bridge Pickup Grover tuners Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system Gold Hardware | |
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| | Dean Michael Angelo Batio Limited Electric Guitar Gloss Natural | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 2,699.00 | | Michael Angelo Batio (or MAB as we like to call him) wanted a guitar that could handle his extremely fast and articulate neo-classical metal riffage yet provide plenty of muscle and sinew. Dean answered the call with an axe that more than fits the bill: the alder body with earthy AAA flamed maple top plays host to Michael Angelo Batio Spec quartersawn hard maple bolt-on neck with ebony fingerboard. The flames are fanned with an HSA array of USA-made DMT pickups featuring all-real-wood bobbins of ebony and maple. The Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system born to handle the most extreme MAB-whammy-bar workouts. The gold hardware is fitting touch for this limited run instruments with only 50 being produced. | |
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| | Used Dean Michael Angelo Batio Limited Electric Guitar Gloss Natural | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 2,348.13 | | Michael Angelo Batio (or MAB as we like to call him) wanted a guitar that could handle his extremely fast and articulate neo-classical metal riffage yet provide plenty of muscle and sinew. Dean answered the call with an axe that more than fits the bill: the alder body with earthy AAA flamed maple top plays host to Michael Angelo Batio Spec quartersawn hard maple bolt-on neck with ebony fingerboard. The flames are fanned with an HSA array of USA-made DMT pickups featuring all-real-wood bobbins of ebony and maple. The Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system born to handle the most extreme MAB-whammy-bar workouts. The gold hardware is fitting touch for this limited run instruments with only 50 being produced.Alder body AAA flamed maple top Michael Angelo Batio Spec bolt-on quartersawn hard maple neck Ebony fingerboard 25-1/2" Scale Pearl block inlays All real wood bobbin USA pickups (ebony and maple) USA DMT MAB "Hands without Shadows" Neck Pickup USA DMT "SCVH" Middle Pickup USA DMT "Baker Act" Bridge Pickup Grover tuners Original Floyd Rose double-locking trem system Gold Hardware | |
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 | | T-Rex Engineering Michael Angelo Batio Overdrive Guitar Pedal | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 149.99 | | Michael Angelo Batio wanted a guitar pedal that would give him creamy, classic overdrive without clouding his unique touch and tone. Denmark's producer of high-end and custom effects pedals, T-Rex, produced an overdrive unit with a sound sweet enough to make an angel crybut with an earthy bite and punch! From a medium blues crunch to a rock guitar wail, Michael Angelo overdrive pedal covers the full spectrum of overdrive distortion.Michael Angelo Batio's tonal masterpieceLet there be no doubt: the Michael Angelo Batio Overdrive was created for this guitarist and his brand of melodic heavy rock moody, moving, majestic. But the core of this pedal is a warm, natural-sounding smooth distortion that will appeal to any guitarist looking for the best possible overdrive.GainTone and Level knobsInput and output jacks9-12 V DC or 9 V batteryIndustrial design with metal finishMichael Angelo Batio's logo and signature | |
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| | T-Rex Engineering Michael Angelo Batio Overdrive Guitar Pedal | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 149.99 | | Michael Angelo Batio wanted a guitar pedal that would give him creamy, classic overdrive without clouding his unique touch and tone. Denmark's producer of high-end and custom effects pedals, T-Rex, produced an overdrive unit with a sound sweet enough to make an angel crybut with an earthy bite and punch! From a medium blues crunch to a rock guitar wail, Michael Angelo overdrive pedal covers the full spectrum of overdrive distortion.Michael Angelo Batio's tonal masterpieceLet there be no doubt: the Michael Angelo Batio Overdrive was created for this guitarist and his brand of melodic heavy rock moody, moving, majestic. But the core of this pedal is a warm, natural-sounding smooth distortion that will appeal to any guitarist looking for the best possible overdrive.GainTone and Level knobsInput and output jacks9-12 V DC or 9 V batteryIndustrial design with metal finishMichael Angelo Batio's logo and signature | |
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 | | Dean Michael Angelo Batio Hands Without Shadows Humbucker Pickup Black | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 79.00 | | The Dean Michael Angelo Batio Hands Without Shadows is a humbucker pickup designed for the neck position on your electric guitar. With his speed, Michael Angelo knows that clarity and attack are extremely important. He relies on his neck pickup for many of his beautiful round tones. Batio is touring the world with the Dean Hands Without Shadows pickups in his double guitar. He relies on these humbucker pickups to produce those buttery tones when he is not busy melting his pick with his full out shred. | |
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