Michael Angelo Batio Presents 'Hands without Shadows – A Tribute to Rock Guitar'

If you are a fan of guitar greats, this may interest you. Guitarist Michael Angelo Batio is doing a special tribute show in honor of guitar heroes. This is cool because pretty much all the guitarists we love will be represented during the tribute. 

HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 3, 2012) - Legendary shredder Michael Angelo Batio will take over Detroit’s Token Lounge with his newly devised show: “Hands without Shadows – A Tribute to Rock Guitar.” This show is a multimedia extravaganza featuring the music of some of the greatest rock guitarists of the past 50 years. Batio will also be giving away an autographed MAB 3 guitar the night of the Token Lounge performance!

Guitar legend and virtuoso, Michael Angelo Batio, takes you on his 90 minute aural/visual journey to the different eras of rock music while playing guitars with incredible speed and musical precision. The “Hands without Shadow’s – A Tribute to Rock Guitar" show entails an awesome display of guitar wizardry accompanied by an equally talented band. This chronological tribute features Batio’s incredible arrangements and medley’s from the different eras of rock beginning with Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, then moving on to Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Metallica and more.

The brilliant, fast paced multimedia experience is completed with multiple video screens, incredible lighting, on stage theatrics and of course the amazing guitar work of the “#1 Shredder of all time” (Guitar One Magazine), Michael Angelo Batio. You will be introduced to Batio’s “MAB Over – Under” neck technique along with his famous Double-Guitar. Michael’s Dean “Jet” Double-Guitar was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in February 2012. Michael invented the Double-Guitar and is credited with being the first person to play both left and right handed at the same time.

The show goes down Saturday, May 12 at the The Token Lounge (28949 Joy Road, Westland, MI near Detroit).

For tickets:

www.thetokenlounge.com – Advance Tix $10 - $15 at the door /Doors 8pm

The excitement of the show stays with you long after the performance. Michael Angelo Batio has been an extraordinary inspiration to countless musicians around the world, playing a major role in the evolution of modern rock guitar. He embodies the spirit of a true artist who has ceaselessly pursued his own creative vision, while mentoring and cultivating the next generation of emerging musicians. Come see what all the talk is about of this true shred guitar legend!

'You Better Not Love Me' -- New L.A. Guns Song

L.A. Guns (Phil Lewis version) will release the album Hollywood Forever June 5. The first single from the album is "You Better Not Love Me." The band performed the single live pretty recently and you can watch that below. Alternatively, you can listen to the album track here.

I like the new single - it reminds me of Girl!

Quick: Figure Out the Parody!

Thanks to our friend Brian, I'm sharing this parody clip with you. The band is named Stig and the song is called "Ryyppy." I have no idea what language this clip is in (I think Finnish) but man, it sure is funny. Can you place the parody?

If you can't figure out the parody, here's the link to the original song.

Wig Wam, 'Wall Street' -- New Song

Do you ever have those stretches of time where you feel like you can't get caught up work-wise? I guess that means I need to put on my pink iPod, tuned up the Glam and get to it the best I can, right? Anyway...

Wig Wam will release Wall Street via Frontiers later this month (May 18 in Europe and May 22 in North America). Here's the title track from the new record. I'm getting this album later this month! I love it!

This Jack Russell Interview Is Raw

By now you should know that there are two versions of Great White: one with most of the original band members and the other fronted by Jack Russell. That "other" version is actually billed as Jack Russell's Great White and he asserts it's the only real version of the band. It's understandable that there's bad blood between Jack and the rest of the band. I mean, he wouldn't have his own version now otherwise, but the recent interview below makes me wonder if the Great White guys will ever reconcile. Just watch. It ain't pretty.

Adler Releases Official Debut Video

The other day, Adler released the official video for the single "The One That You Hated." The clip premiered on RollingStone.com and garnered positive feedback. You already know I love the song. Turns out I dig the video too!

SIXX Sense ShipRocked Cruise Giveaway Contest Announced

ShipRocked 2012 has partnered with Sixx Sense--the national radio show hosted by Nikki Sixx and Kerri Kasem--to give away a trip for two on this year’s ShipRocked cruise. From April 30 through May 16, 2012, Sixx Sense listeners can enter the ShipRocked giveaway online at: www.sixxsense.com/pages/contests/sixxshiprocked.

Now in its fourth year, ShipRocked--Fueled by Monster Energy--is the ultimate rock music cruise vacation. The 2012 cruise features Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, P.O.D., Sevendust, Filter, Fuel, Black Stone Cherry, Lit, Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche), Gilby Clarke (ex-Guns N’ Roses), In This Moment and more onboard from November 27 through December 1.

ShipRocked embarks from and returns to Fort Lauderdale, FL, providing guests with four days and nights of music and parties--along with a little relaxation--onboard the MSC Poesia. Ports of call this year include Key West, FL and Nassau, Bahamas (subject to change).

The Sixx Sense grand prize winner will receive:

• One Oceanview Stateroom for 2 people onboard ShipRocked 2012
• 4-Night Caribbean cruise vacation onboard the MSC Poesia, from Fort Lauderdale to Key West and Nassau
• 2 Round trip coach airfares to Ft. Lauderdale
• 1-Night standard hotel room in Ft. Lauderdale
• Free entry to all ShipRocked concerts, meet and greets, artist hosted events and other activities.
• Complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages, including 24-7 room service