CALLING ALL METALHEADS

[Acekicken]

Former Sebastian Bach/HALFORD Guitarist “METAL” MIKE CHLASCIAK Adds Stand Alone New Jersey Solo Date, Touring Line Up Revealed



HALFORD guitarist “Metal” Mike Chlasciak has scheduled another US solo date on May 22nd at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ. This will mark the first headline show from the guitarist in support of his forthcoming album “The Metalworker”.



In recent news, Mike announced that he will support German power metallers Primal Fear on May 21 at Jaxx in Springfield, Virginia. This will be Mike's first show of 2010 and the debut live appearance by Chlasciak's new touring band. Chlasciak will also join Primal Fear for a "jam" on May 20 at the Blender Theatre in New York City.



Metal Mike has additionally announced the following band line-up:



Metal Mike Chlasciak – Guitar (Halford)

Carlos Zema – Vocals (Outworld)

John Macaluso – Drums (Ark, Yngwie Malmsteen, James LaBrie)

Clint Arent – Bass (PainmuseuM, Autumn Hour)



“Metal Heads worldwide - I feel very lucky to announce that some absolutely awesome players and friends are with me to deliver the metal.



On the drums, no other then John Macaluso. What can I say about Johnny Mac – he’s a fantastic drummer! I made a point to get to know John after I heard his drumming on records from Yngwie Malmsteen and his incredible band Ark. It turns out he’s a super guy in addition to being a monstrous drummer! On Bass, a friend and a player who is one of the most dedicated and solid rumble manipulators in the universe – Clint Arent. On vocals – Carlos Zema. We know who the true heavy metal singers are – the voices that will live in our hearts forever. Dying breed? I wondered myself. My faith is restored by the talent, good nature and charisma of Carlos. I became aware of this vocal annihilator through checking out his previous band Outworld, and what can I say - he is the real deal my friends.



I hope to see many of you at the May shows and please come help us celebrate the beginning of an exciting time. We are Metal For Life”, commented Mike.



Mike’s Live Schedule is as follows:



May 20th – Blender Theater, NYC (Mike special jam with Primal Fear)

May 21st – Jaxx, VA (Special guest of Primal Fear)

May 22nd – Dingbatz, NJ (Metal Mike headline show)



www.MetalMike.net

www.MySpace.com/MetalMikeChlasciak

www.Twitter.com/MetalMikeC



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[Katkick]

That's cool
Thanks for posting Ace

[Acekicken]

Apr 2, 2010 14:14:06 GMT -5 Katkick said:

That's cool
Thanks for posting Ace

Your welcome I love when Mike sends out Email ;D
I hope some day he & Baz record together again even if they
don't play live shows together. I think Baz would have sounded great on the song Bloody Wings. I do look forward to new music from both of them,They "ROCK"

[Acekicken]

Presents …













Metal Mike's METAL ROAR Newsletter - APRIL 2010





THEY ARE HERE --- CONCERT DATES







May 22 – DINGBATZ CLUB, Clifton, NJ

May 21 – JAXX, Springfield, VA (Special Guests of Primal Fear)

May 20 – BLENDER THEATER, New York City, NY (Mike Jams with Primal Fear)



See You All Soon!





WE NEED YOU



Yes – YOU! We are looking for a few dedicated Metalheads who value quality, unfiltered Heavy Metal. If this is you, (chances are great that the answer is yes, since you are on this list) and you have about 1 to 2 hours a week – please let us know by e-mailing us at: [e-mail]



We will ask you to post on Metal Newsgroups, Chatrooms, My Spaces and so on what else? - The news about the May Shows.



Interested? – Let us know!

In return – not only you will feel great about helping a good cause, but also we will send off CDs, pictures, guitar pics and the like to say thanks!







About the band:



So many have asked how Carlos Zema sounds like. In short – incredible! We will write our own little history, but to get the vibe you can check out Carlos’ old band Outworld by searching You Tube: Outworld – Warcry



I am additionally honored to have on board Clint Arent from PainmuseuM/Autumn Hour as well as John Macaluso, the man behind the kit for many including Ark, Yngwie Malmsteen, TNT and Dream Theater’s James LaBrie.





THE METALWORKER





Drum Monster Kevin Talley Takes The Throne On Metal Mike’s Metalworker



HALFORD Guitarist “Metal” Mike Chlasciak has announced that drummer extraordinaire Kevin Talley (Daath, Misery Index, Dying Fetus, Hate Eternal) has completed tracking all the drum parts for Mike’s up-coming album “The Metalworker”.



“Kevin has come very highly recommended through a friend of mine. And as these things go, I went and searched a few things on the internet and I immediately became a very, very quick fan of Kevin’s drumming. I will be honest, some of things I have seen him do just plainly blew me away. He is phenomenally fast, very precise, hits hard and he generally seemed like a no frills hard working guy.



The Metalworker album contains a major dose of unrelenting ideas, but at the same time, I did not want to loose the traditional metal sensibilities that I carry with me. Kevin understood this and I am humbled by his incredible performances. He really played perfect drums for the music. His power and performance will be a treat for you to hear. It’s very exciting for me to record my guitars at this time.”, commented Mike.



“As a full time studio drummer, it is sometimes overwhelming to constantly track ultra technical brutal death metal songs. But while tracking “The Metalworker”" album for Metal Mike, it reminds me why I got into metal in the first place … straight forward brutal catchy riffs without any of the BS associated with most metal bands today. This is the "meat and potatoes" of metal if you will. It's not one of those "Can I have a side salad please" type of bands. The album plows with killer riffage, ragin' leads, and ultra sick double bass for days.”, commented Kevin.







Kevin Talley – www.DrummerKevinTalley.com



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Heavy Metal Forever!!!



www.MetalMike.net

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Hey! That's cool

[Acekicken]

'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK Launches 'The Metalworker' Miniature Flying V Guitar - Apr. 27, 2010

HALFORD guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak has collaborated with a California-based miniature guitar manufacturer Axe Heaven to bring a signature flying V miniature model — "The Metalworker Mini V."

Each mini stands approximately 11 inches high and comes complete with its own stand and presentation box. It is display-ready. Completely handcrafted from solid mahogany wood, each axe is hand made at the Axe Heaven facility in Indonesia.

Behind-the-scenes of "The Metalworker Miniature V" video can be viewed below.

"I'm excited to finally say — let's unleash the black beasts!" stated Mike.

"This has been a wonderful project for all of us involved, especially me. It's a bizarre, but nonetheless great feeling to take a pencil to paper and draw up a metal axe and have the thing show up at your office door step a couple months later.

"This mini has stayed very true to my original sketches and ideas, and although only about 11 inches high, it certainly has enough metal snarl to make even the most discerning metalhead proud. "

Axe Heaven's Jason Kline commented on the release: "The Metalworker Miniature Flying V by Metal Mike is the perfect start to bring in a metal edge to our Axe Heaven lineup.

"I knew from day one when Mike sent over his ideas of how a Metal Mike flying V should look like, that we were going to see something truly metal. The rest is history and as Mike always says, horns up!"

"The Metalworker Mini V" is available through MetalMikeArmoryStore.com, AxeHeaven.com and select retail locations across the globe.


www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139231

[Katkick]

Come on Over to www.MetalMike.net for Complete Info and Behind The Scenes “Making Off” Video of the Metalworker Mini V – Available Now via www.MetalMike.net and www.AxeHeaven.com. Hail Metal!



Here you go Ace - sorry it took so long .. / cool pic

[Katkick]

The longer I study the pic the more I see the resemblance ;D

[Acekicken]

Come on Over to www.MetalMike.net for Complete Info and Behind The Scenes “Making Off” Video of the Metalworker Mini V – Available Now via www.MetalMike.net and www.AxeHeaven.com. Hail Metal!


'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK's New Jersey Show To Be Taped For 'Project: American Studio' Series - May 10, 2010

The first headlining show from HALFORD guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak and his solo band, which will take place Saturday, May 22 at Dingbatz Club in Clifton, New Jersey, will be filmed for the "Project: American Studio" documentary series.

With the motto of "see what goes down before the lights go up," the "Project: American Studio" series — brought to you by New Jersey's Aarius Studios and Shotwell Productions — focuses on the behind-the-scenes dynamic of working musicians.

Experience the continuous rollercoaster ride of those working in this environment and their commitment to the New Jersey heavy metal music community.

Metal Mike's upcoming appearances:

May 22 - Dingbatz Club, Clifton, NJ (solo show)
May 21 - Jaxx, Springfield, VA (special guests of PRIMAL FEAR)
May 20 - Blender Theater, New York, NY (Mike's jam with PRIMAL FEAR)

Mike has revealed the lineup of musicians that will join him for the upcoming dates:

* "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH) - Guitar
* Carlos Zema (OUTWORLD) - Vocals
* John Macaluso (ARK, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JAMES LABRIE) - Drums
* Clint Arent (PAINMUSEUM, AUTUMN HOUR) - Bass

In related news, Chlasciak will appear on the "Metal Mania" show with host Scott Evil on the New Jersey radio station WDHA 105.5 FM this Friday, May 14 between 10 p.m. and midnight. You can stream the program live via the Internet at www.wdhafm.com.

[Acekicken]

New Halford CD coming our way
Bobby Jarzombek ~ Drums
Roy Z ~ Guitar
Metal Mike ~ Guitar
Mike Davis ~ Bass
Rob Halford ~ The Voice

Should be a good CD Still wondering if Roy will be working with Sebastian's on his next CD?