Episode #477 of the Talking Metal podcast features an interview with guitar shredder “Metal” Mike Chlasciak, who discusses his upcoming Metal Heroes Summer Camp.

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In association with Music Masters Camps, “Metal” Mike Chlasciak will host his Metal Heroes Summer Camp, August 25th - 29th at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, NY.

Developed for young metal-heads in the age group of 12-18, Metal Heroes Summer Camp is designed to teach, motivate and inspire young metal-heads through intense, but fun instruction in heavy metal. The crescendo of this very special vacation experience will take place on the last day when the students will have a chance to perform with Mike in front of their family and friends during a live concert staged at the camp’s playground.

Metal Mike commented on the camp, “I am beyond excited to kick off and welcome you to the Metal Heroes Summer Camp. Doing an event like this is something that has been on my mind for a very, very long time. I’m psyched. All rock band instruments are welcome focusing on Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocals. I hope you will join me on this 100% full-on metal journey. I have always wanted to share my tour and music experiences with younger metal-heads. I’m really looking forward to open up the metal vault with you on so many levels in order to help you sharpen your skills to metal ninja perfection.

While helping you with individual tasks and any challenges you might face, I’ll share with you how to make amazing progress when rehearsing with a band, how to quickly apply new material and how to deliver a powerful live performance. I can guarantee this will be incredibly fun and you will learn a lot, too. You also will get great introductory tips on the music business, how to work well with others, all the while you fully immerse yourself in the music of the metal gods. We’ll be jamming together, hanging out together, studying what makes a song or a performance great - while everyone will get a chance to ask their questions and get plenty of one-on-one playing advice. And, of course, get ready to hear countless tour stories which more than likely involve your favorite rockers. We’ll close out the camp with a superb metal concert in front of your family and friends.

Speaking of friends - I invited some, because what’s a camp without some pals... I’ll tell you all about it very soon.

We have several other activities planned which include a metal discovery lounge, concert DVD preview and discussion, and even the ability for campers to make their very own concert clothing and jewelry. Campers will also have a chance to check out various items from my journeys that include custom guitars, dressing room signs, posters, tour itineraries and more. While all the metal-heads are enjoying a great time hanging out and jamming with their friends old and new, guitarists will be studying guitar lick packs especially designed for the camp, while drummers and bass players will learn the secrets of a tight metal rhythm section through metal clinics. Vocalists will get plenty of tips on different singing styles whether it is Halford type wail to Gossow like annihilating growl. I will be there overseeing the entire day to lead rehearsals and go over song parts. I really want the kids to experience the power of rock and metal music and have a lot of fun while doing so, because ultimately, no one picks up an instrument not to have fun with it. So, if spending nearly a week at a beautiful resort like location while immersing yourself in all things metal sounds good to you – then let’s rock! This is for you. Metal For Life!”

Tickets for Metal Heroes Summer Camp are on sale now at this location.

All camp packages are $1299 and and include lodging, gourmet meals, housekeeping and access to all workshops, seminars, performances and camp activities. Full Moon Resort features an eclectic array of comfortable country-inn accommodations. There is a $595 non-participant option where you can watch your child’s progress at Metal Heroes Summer Camp while you absorb the beauty of the Catskill Mountains.

Metal Mike’s Metal Heroes Music Camp is the new addition to the successful Music Masters Camp Series. The crown jewel of music programming at Full Moon Resort, Music Masters Camp series features highly prominent recording and touring artists from around the world. Music Masters Camps hosted camps from Alex Skolnick and Chris Broderick, Dweezil Zappa, Adrean Below and Paul Gilbert among many others. These highly interactive camps provide the backdrop for truly memorable experiences.

All accommodations are just steps away from daily camp activities. Guests can enjoy the spring-fed swimming pool and explore the splendors of the Catskills. Dedicated to the celebration of nature, music and the arts, this one hundred-acre wonderland of mountains, fields, and streams is a world of its own.