During this episode we interview guitarist extraordinaire Michael Angelo Batio. We discuss his latest album Intermezzo, how he was able obtain the services of guitarists such as George Lynch, Jeff Loomis, Rusty Cooley and Guthrie Govan (among others) to work on his album. If there were any guests that got away, why work with guests, if he would consider doing an album with guest vocalists, his approach to other another artist’s music, and his Dean signature series, among other things.

Victor M. Ruiz's tracks - Episode 090 - Michael Angel Batio (made with Spreaker)

The latest episode of Mars Attacks Podcast contains an interview with Monte Pittman. Among the items discussed during the interview include the writing and recording of his recently released album The Power Of Three, working with Flemming Rasmussen, and having Alex Skolnik and Chris Barnes guest on the album.  How the album was signed to Metal Blade, clearing A New Level for Madonna, how he came to work with both Prong and Madonna, performing with Spinal Tap sandwiched between Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield, taking lessons from Delores Rhoads, putting together his signature model guitar and pickup, as well as becoming an ESP endorser.

Victor M. Ruiz's tracks - Mars_Attacks_Podcast_091 (made with Spreaker)

The latest episode of Mars Attacks Podcast features the return of the Classic Albums Series, where you will find written comments, and an audio podcast that contains comments regarding Black Sabbath’s 1980 release Heaven And Hell.  The episode features current and former members of Black Sabbath, Anthrax, Megadeth, Testament, Arch Enemy, Queensryche, Iced Earth, Body Count, Guns And Roses discussing the album. Artists such as Vinny Appice, Charlie Benante, David Ellefson, Glen Drover, Gene Hoglan, Steve Smyth, Sharlee D’Angelo, Michael Wilton, Jon Schaffer, Ernie C and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, among others, chime in on the album.