Guitarist METAL MIKE CHLASCIAK (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM) is the featured artist on the recent episode of Sounds Of Berklee podcast. Sounds Of Berklee, the official podcast of the renowned Berklee College Of Music, tracks and spotlights careers of noted Berklee College of Music alumni.

Mike commented on his appearance: “I am psyched to be featured on the iTunes podcast from Berklee. I attended Berklee College Of Music between 1990-1994. It is an awesome surprise to be a part of it to be honest - especially since I was just a crazy metal head blowing up the amps while studying there. Most other students were a bit more ‘proper’ by playing jazz. I certainly was a sight with my old CHASTAIN, Macalpine and OVERKILL t-shirts roaming the halls. I was more interested in learning STEVE VAI’s ‘For The Love Of God’ then working with the Real Book.

While everyone was practicing their jazz licks, I would sneak out to a local Boston rock club Axis and just immerse myself in the scene of national metal acts touring through. I think fondly of the time I have spent there.”

The featured song in the podcast is ‘The One You Love To Hate’ from Halford’s Resurrection album. The track additionally features IRON MAIDEN’s Bruce Dickinson.

The podcast can be heard here.

Chlasciak was featured in the January 2012 issue of Guitar World Magazine with the newest installment of his Metal For Life column.

Chlasciak new lesson Wham, Bam, Thank You Ma’am, delivered an in-depth look into the use of a whammy bar system.

Mike talks about the proper set up of the guitar and delivers several musical examples in part one and two below:

Chlasciak is currently finishing his solo album called The Metalworker. The album slated for 2012 release additionally features DAATH’s drummer extraordinaire Kevin Talley and vocal siren Carlos Zema (ex-OUTWORLD).