Michael Angelo Batio
Michael Angelo Batio is an American heavy metal guitarist and columnist known for his incredible speed and skill on the double-necked electric guitar.
Guitarist
February 23, 1956
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Michael Angelo Batio, an American heavy metal guitarist, musician, and composer, is renowned for his extraordinary technical abilities and rapid guitar playing. He rose to prominence through instructional videos and albums such as “Speed Kills” and “Lucid Intervals and Moments of Clarity.” Batio has worked with bands like Nitro and Holland, released successful solo albums, and currently performs as the touring guitarist for Manowar. Holding the world record for the fastest guitar player at 27 notes per second, Batio continues to captivate audiences with his impressive neoclassical shred metal guitar skills. Often referred to as the Mozart of the double-necked electric guitar, he is a true fleet-fingered shred legend.