HALFORD guitarist METAL MIKE CHLASCIAK will lead a New Jersey workshop with focus on music theory as used in classic and modern heavy metal guitar playing. The 3-hour group lesson will take place on Saturday, February 23rd at Metal Mike’s own MetalHeroesAcademy, located at Aarius Studios in Sayreville, NJ.

Commented Mike: “Many guitar teachers spread out the information to the student over an extended period of time without really explaining everything in a cohesive, precise and easy to understand manner. The more confused the student is, the more lessons he or she will need. I am cutting right down to the chase. Instead of taking months, I will explain the basis of theory as used in metal within 3 hours. This will also include some group jams and meeting new friends. All participants will walk out with an especially designed metal theory packet and will have enough information to work on for months. If you are a metal head looking to tie loose ends together, or want to take your playing up a notch, I hope to see you on the 23rd.”

For more information, visit Mike’s website or send an e-mail to MetalMike@MetalMike.net, attention: NJ Theory Workshop.

As previously reported, Metal Mike will return to lead School Of Rock’s Mayhem In The Mountains heavy metal destination camp to take place August 18th - 24th at Camp Lakota, Catskills, NY.

Developed for young metal heads in the age group of 12-18, the summer camp will provide kids with intense, but fun instruction in heavy metal coupled with activities such as zip lines, skate park, go karts, swimming, waterskiing and nightime fires on the lake. The crescendo of the night will take place on the last day when the students will have a chance to perform with Mike during a live concert staged at the camp’s playground.

School Of Rock’s VP of Marketing, Mark Biondi commented on the camp, “School of Rock has always viewed metal as an incredible art form. We believe that it is one of the most challenging genres of Rock and Roll and we have used metal in our curriculum to teach technique and theory for over a decade. We decided to hold a destination camp because the metal community is very strong in our local schools and we wanted to provide a way to connect this community worldwide to share in an amazing learning experience. Metal Mike has been a great ambassador to the metal community. He is an amazing teacher, values education and the preservation of Metal, and is an all around bad-ass guitar player. Through some of the camps and workshops he has done locally at school of rock, he has had a great impact on our students. We are thrilled to work with him.”

Metal Mike added, “I am psyched to again work with the young metalheads. Last year’s camp was an incredible experience for all the kids and teachers. Imagine a week that is set up to purely enjoy the music you love. We will once again have jams, rehearsals, various clinics, private lessons and a live concert. I strongly believe in the power of music, especially heavy metal, and I can see constantly how it brings everyone together. You have kids fly in from all over the country and they make memories and friendships for life. Once again, I think this year will be awesome.”

More information can be found on the camp’s official website here.