To the surprise of many, Beyond Fallen is Mike's first and only band. He spent years sharpening his skills and developing his style until he felt the time was right. For the past two years as Beyond Fallen's lead guitarist he's been getting outstanding praise from fans, press, and fellow musicians about his playing. Mike's solos are ripping, and his riffs absolutley ferocious. He's a main contributor to the band's songwriting, and his diverse playing approach ranges from melodic - to the harshest, meanest, most brutal metal you have ever heard.

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Equipment:
Live Rig:

  • Jackson SL2H Soloist
  • ART 4x4 Power Conditioner
  • Sennheiser EW172 Wireless
  • ISP Decimator Noise Reducion
  • Mesa Boogie Triaxis preamp
  • TC Electronic G-Force processor
  • VHT 2/90/2 Power amp
  • Zinky 4x12 Cabinet

    Studio Rig:

  • Jackson SL2H Soloist
  • Mesa Boogie Mark IV
  • Custom 2x12 birch cabinet w/ Celesion Vintage 30 speakers

    How I first got into metal and guitar in general:
    When I was 13 or so, one of my friends had a tape and told me to check this music out. He first played "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying" by Megadeth and "Frayed Ends of Sanity" by Metallica. I was totally blown away! I thought to myself, "I HAVE to learn how to play guitar!!!" The first REAL metal album I bought was Ride the Lighting by Metallica. After hearing that, I was determined to learn how to play guitar. About a year or so later, my parents bought me my first guitar and amp for Christmas and I've been playing ever since.

    Influences:
    John Petrucci(Dream Theater), Dave Mustaine(Megadeth), Joe Satriani, Eddie Van Halen, Adrian Smith(Iron Maiden), Randy Rhoads(RIP), James Hetfield(Metallica), Alex Lifeson(Rush), George Lynch(Dokken & Lynch Mob).

    Other interests beside music:
    NFL Football (Detroit Lions), fishing, electronics, working out.