Guitarist METAL MIKE CHLASCIAK (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM) has delivered his new blog for GuitarWorld.com. Entitled, Simple Truths Regarding Focus For Musicians, the blog is a brief essay from Mike focusing on several aspects of maintaining and using focus in order to obtain goals for musicians.

Check out the new blog at this location.

Metal Mike has released the first cut from his forthcoming The Metalworker album. Stream 'Hell No!' now at this location. The single will be available on May 22nd.

Tracks to appear on The Metalworker:

'On Leather Wings'

'Don’t Shoot The Crown'

'Silence Of The Steel'

'Tonight We Ride'

'We Are The Cross'

'This Is War'

'M Is For Metal'

'Hell No!'

'Weight Of The Heart'

The Metalworker features several instrumental tracks along Mike’s collaboration with vocal siren Carlos Zema, known for his previous work with Texas underground heroes OUTWORLD.

The album additionally features Kevin Talley (DAATH, CHIMAIRA, HATE ETERNAL) on drums and Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X) on bass.

“I am psyched that The Metalworker is nearing its release. It is a focused, no apologies heavy metal record that features plowing riffs, soaring vocals and wicked double bass for days. Both Kevin and Mike killed it and I’m also very happy to have Carlos on vocals. I’m telling you this guy is a serious powerhouse vocal talent”, commented Mike.

Produced by Metal Mike, The Metalworker has been mixed by Orlando Villasenor at Dead Room Studio in San Antonio, TX. Cover art has been provided by DarkMouth Design.

Updates to follow.

Metal Mike will be doing a guitar clinic/seminar at Drome Sound in Albany, NY, on Saturday, June 30th. Complete details coming soon.