In keeping with our promise to bring the best players in the world to Brisbane. The World's Number 1 Shredder Michael Angelo Batio is giving a masterclass in Brisbane for Guitar Brothers on Tuesday, November 18.
This is one not to be missed.

Hurry Tickets are selling fast!!

Cost : $10 Venue: The Step Inn
186 Brunswick St
Fortitude Valley Qld 4006www.stepinn.com.au

Michael Angelo Batio 2008 Biography

Voted the “no. 1 Shredder of ALL TIME” Guitar One Magazine

Voted one of the “Top 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists of ALL TIME” Guitar World Magazine

Michael has a signature neck position pick up called the “HWS” pick up that was released in January 2008 and is available worldwide.

Michael performed over 100 shows in 12 different countries and released 4 major works in 2007. 3 DVDs and 1 CD.

MAB has performed over 500 shows around the world since 2003.

Michael has a Dean Guitars Signature model designed by Dean Zelinsky.

Michael has a Signature MAB Over Drive pedal from T-Rex.

MAB is a columnist for Guitar World Magazine. His column is called “Time to Burn”. It is also available on the GW CD - ROM.Michael has filmed 4 acclaimed instructional DVDs for Metal Method Productions in California. “Speed Kills”, “Speed Kills 2”, “Speed Kills 3” and “Speed Lives”. “Speed Kill 3” was released in 2007.

The January 2005 issue of Japan’s Young Guitar Magazine listed Michael as one of the greatest guitarists of ALL TIME! The list is divided into three categories. Legends, Maestro’s and Masters. Michael Angelo Batio is listed in the Masters section. Other names in this category are Eric Johnson, Frank Zappa, Larry Carlton, Django Reinhardt and Johnny Winter. Other names included in the Legends section and overall list are Edward Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and more.
Guitar One Magazine voted Michael the no. 1 Shredder of ALL TIME in their April 2003 issue. Other notable guitarists that made the top 10 were John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Buckethead, (the late, great) Shawn Lane and Yngwie Malmsteen.

Guitar World Magazine, Jan 2004 issue, names Michael Angelo Batio’s “Speed Kills” one of the “75 Essential Guitar DVD’s”, Guitar World and a host of rock giants named their favorite guitar DVD’s. “Speed Kills”, Michael’s instructional DVD is in the category “Master Classes” with B.B King, Flea, Frank Gambale and John Petrucci. Guitar World calls “Speed Kills”: “The ultimate face-melting instructional DVD”.

Guitar World Magazine (March 2004 issue) names Michael Angelo Batio one of the “Top 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists of All Time”. Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Edward Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page were among the 100 chosen. Everyone from CNN to Yahoo on-line has talked and written about this.

Michael was honored by the G Martell University in Mexico City, Mexico in September 2003. They named a classroom in his honor and placed his hand prints in cement displaying them on their “Walk of Fame”.

Don't miss MAB!!!

Also lookout for  legendary Gypsy Jazz/Latin Swing Guitarist LULO REINHARDT  giving a masterclass for Guitar Brothers on Saturday November 29