Michael Angelo Batio

Michael Angelo Batio
Batio in 2010
Background information
Also known asMike Batio, MAB
Born (1956-06-12) June 12, 1956
Genres
OccupationsMusician, songwriter, producer, columnist, guitar teacher
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1984–present
LabelM.A.C.E.
Member of
Formerly of
Websitemichaelangelobatio.com
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Michael Angelo Batio (/ˈbti/ BAY-tee-oh; born June 12, 1956), also known as Michael Angelo, Mike Batio or MAB, is an American heavy metal guitarist. He was the lead guitarist for the glam metal band Nitro in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is currently the permanent guitarist for the band Manowar.

He is best known for playing heavy metal and its subgenres such as neoclassical metal and speed metal.