Guitarist Metal Mike (PAINMUSEUM, HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH) has issued the following update: “Hails everyone and allow me to share some exciting news with you all. I will be conducting a special guitar workshop at New Jersey’s state of the art rehearsal and recording facility Aarius Studios located in Sayreville, NJ (www.aariusstudios.com). What you will get is an hour plus long group workshop (about 8-12 guitar players) where you will get a chance to ask all your questions as they relate to Metal guitar playing. Get ready for you, me and few fellow Metalhead guitarists talking and diving into playing metal. How is that for a weekend?

I will answer all your questions as they relate to gear, techniques, scales, theory, recording, practice tips or even touring. You are encouraged to bring your guitar as we will be going over numerous guitar ideas that you can take home with you. I will hold sessions for intermediate and for advanced players. We will do this sometime during last weekend of September. You can also expect some free goods from my endorsement companies, some prize giveaways and none of you will leave empty handed. I can guarantee that new ideas, friends and inspiration acquired at the Metal day Guitar Workshop will help you in becoming the guitarist you wanted to be. I am not sure, when I will be able to conduct another Metal Day due to further touring plans in 2007, so if you are considering this, let us know.

If you would like more info, send us an e-mail to CmmEnt@Planetshred.com with a header 'Metal Day' and we will send you additional information. Participants must pay their own transportation and accommodations. I am looking forward to seeing you there."