Ex-NITRO guitarist Michael Angelo Batio (pictured) and DEATHRIDERS, featuring ex-ANTHRAX frontman Neil Turbin, will take part in the NAMM Metal Jamm 2011 on January 16th at the Whisky a Go-Go in Hollywood, CA. Doors open at 8:00pm, details and ticket information will be available soon.

As previously reported, Batio filmed the updated version of his classic Speed Kills DVD back in March in Los Angeles, California with Metal Method Productions. It was released on July 20th. A preview is available below.

Speed Kills 2010 is the first complete overhaul of the original Speed Kills program. The course was created in 1991 by Michael Angelo Batio and soon gained the reputation as "the shredder's bible." It explains advanced picking techniques as taught by the fastest guitarist on the planet.

According to a press release, Speed Kills 2010 has many new techniques and exercises. About 70% of this material is brand new. Michael breaks it all down into five fundamental techniques: alternate picking, economy picking, legato technique, hybrid picking, and fretboard tapping. This is not just for shred guitar. It's not just for neoclassical style. It's not even designed to teach you to play as fast as Michael Angelo Batio. This program simply gives you the tools to improve your playing technique regardless of what style of music you choose to play. What you do with these tools is up to you. With an incredible amount of practice you can shred like Angelo.

What's included? On-screen animated tab, printable booklet, Guitar Pro computer files, chapter guide, and a 65 minute program. If you choose to order any of our Speed Kills / Speed Lives packages Speed Kills 2010 will be included instead of the original 1991 version.

For more info visit Metalmethod.com. Batio will autograph every copy of Speed Killls 2010 purchased.