{"product_id":"michael-angelo-batio-shred-force-1-the-essential-mab","title":"Michael Angelo Batio: Shred Force 1 (The Essential Mab) - COMPACT DISCS","description":"\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eShred Force 1 (The Essential Mab)\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eMichael Angelo Batio\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eLabel: \u003c\/b\u003eRat Pak Records\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eProduct Type: \u003c\/b\u003eCOMPACT DISCS\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e638647803922\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eGenre: \u003c\/b\u003eHeavy Metal, Heavy Metal\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2015-04-14\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003c\/b\u003e1\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \n                                         2015 release, the first career retrospective from the pioneer of the \"shred guitar\" genre., Shred Force 1: The Essential Michael Angelo Batio not only highlights Michael's best work to date, but also brings together many nationally renowned musicians from the hard rock and heavy metal genres. The album features some of Michael's most memorable performances including a dynamic version of Rush's \"What You're Doing,\" which features Queensrÿche vocalist Todd LaTorre, Metal Church guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, Alice Cooper bassist Chuck Garric, Metal Church\/TSO drummer Jeff Plate and guitarist Craig Blackwell. There is also a cover of Deep Purple's \"Burn\" with Queensrÿche vocalist Todd LaTorre and Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti. The album includes Michael's tributes to Eric Clapton (\"Slowhand\"), Randy Rhodes (\"RRR\") that features Rudy Sarzo on bass, and a new version of MAB's unique tribute (\"Diamond\") to the late great Darrell \"Dimebag\" Abbott of Pantera, that features guitarist Michael Wilton of Queensrÿche. The album features some of MAB's most notable instrumental tracks such as, \"8 Pillars of Steel\" with guest appearances by Elliott Dean Rubinson, Dave Reffett, Jeff Loomis, Rusty Cooley, George Lynch, Andrea Martongelli and Craig Goldy, \"Juggernaut\" showcases ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland, Dave Reffett, Annie Grunwald, Guthrie Govan, Mike Lepond, and Michael Romeo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Hands Without Shadows \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Burn \u003cbr\u003e1.3 Juggernaut \u003cbr\u003e1.4 What You’re Doing \u003cbr\u003e1.5 8 Pillars of Steel \u003cbr\u003e1.6 Call To Arms \u003cbr\u003e1.7 2X Again \u003cbr\u003e1.8 Slowhand \u003cbr\u003e1.9 Diamond \u003cbr\u003e1.10 Rainforest \u003cbr\u003e1.11 Gotta Run \u003cbr\u003e1.12 No Boundaries \u003cbr\u003e1.13 RRR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Sample:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n                                           \u003ci\u003eAll soundclips are provided by Tidal and are for illustrative purposes only. For some releases, the tracks listed may not accurately represent the tracks on the physical release.\u003c\/i\u003e\n                                           \u003cbr\u003e\n                                           \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/embed.tidal.com\/albums\/43256814\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width:100%;height:700px\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Michael Angelo Batio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32424664006727,"sku":"39549259","price":10.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2976\/0132\/files\/3732392-2603434.jpg?v=1711097545","url":"https:\/\/tower.com\/products\/michael-angelo-batio-shred-force-1-the-essential-mab","provider":"Tower Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}