MIKE ORLANDO
www.mikeorlandomusic.com www.myspace.com/mikeorlandomusic
Artist Bio:
Mike Orlando is a guitarist/artist that fronts Mike Orlando’s Sonic Stomp instrumental band and has released
his debut instrumental CD Sonic Stomp to worldwide critical acclaim and will release Sonic Stomp II in early to
mid 2009. There will be a number pf phenomenal guest artists featured on Sonic Stomp II which include:
Michael Romeo (Symphony X), Shane Gibson (Korn), Mike Pinella (Symphony X) and Joe Stump. Sonic
Stomp II features World Renowned Drummer Extraordinare John Macaluso (Yngwie Malmstenn,TNT, James
Labrie-Dream Theater, Tony Harnell, Ark..) & Lenny Rocillo on bass. Along with release of Sonic Stomp II,
there will be a Sonic Stomp live performance DVD filmed & released in the end of 2010. It will include songs
from the debut CD & the upcoming Sonic Stomp II, as well as many extras.
2010 brings the newly formed Explosive Hard Rock Trio who's Line-up includes Erik Leonhardt (Tantric) on
Vocals & Bass,John Macaluso on Drums & Mike Orlando on Guitar. The band is currently in the recording
studio completing songs for there debut Cd!
Mike also plays with Symphony X frontman/vocalist Russell Allen and their writing collaborations will be
released on Russell’s 2010 solo album on Frontier Records. Mike is also a featured guitarist on Magna Carta's
February 10, 2009 release "Guitars That Ate My Brain", which features 10 of some of metals premier
guitarists. Also in current production is TRED which features Chandler Mogel (Outloud) on Vocals & John
Macaluso on Drums as well. The Debut Cd is in full production as well.
Mike was selected as a Top Ten Finalist Worldwide for Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Superstar of the Year
2008 from thousands of passionate guitarists worldwide. Since being selected, he has been featured in Guitar
Player Magazine several times and is very proud to be associated with Guitar Player Magazine..Sonic Stomp
was Mike’s debut CD as an instrumental artist. The twelve tracks take the listener from raging over the top
guitar playing with sheer finesse and lightening speed to beautiful ballads with great emotional feel and
everything in between.
Mike proudly endorses such companies as GHS Strings, Rocktron products and Shredneck. He is one of the
featured artists on the GHS Strings and Rocktron sites and performs many of the Rocktron audio clips,
including the Tri-Wah, Black Cat Moan, The Banshee Talkbox. Cyborg Delay, Cyborg Reverb, and mostly all
audio clips for Utopia G100,Utopia G200 and G300 Utopia 300. In addition he proudly endorses ZZYX Snap
Jack Cables and DiMarzio products. Most recently he has signed with the legendary Vigier guitar company,
where he plays not only their fretted instruments, but also plays their fretless Surfretter guitar which can be
heard on the soon to be released Sonic Stomp II. Mike is very excited to share that a Rocktron signature wah
pedal and also a signature Shreneck are in development.
Mike Orlando’s Sonic Stomp CD has held the number one slot in multiple categories on Guitar 9 records, as
well as one the of the top sellers of the year in the following categories: overall heavy electric, hard rock and
shred. Mike has also performed songs from Sonic Stomp at previous NAMM shows and held signings for GHS
and Rocktron. In January 2009 he performed daily at the Winter NAMM 2009 as done in the previous 3 years
prior, for ZZYZX Snap Jack Cables, Eleca International and Shredneck. He also performed at the Fender
Custom Shop Party. He was also a featured performer at the Musikmesse 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany for
ZZYZX Snap Jack Cables,Shredneck and Eleca International April 1-4.
Mike also performed at the 2009 Music China in Shanghia China in Oct.2009 for Rocktron Products & GHS
Strings & Eleca International. He will also be performing at this years MusikMesse in Frankfurt,Germany in
March 2010!
Mike also performed in 2008 at Sam Ash stores across the tri-state area with his band, Sonic Stomp.
Attendees witnessed his stellar technique and had the opportunity to learn from him and about what products
he uses!
Mike also owns his own recording studio, Sonic Stomp Studios, where he handles everything from engineering
to mixing, to producing and mastering. All this can be heard on his debut CD, Sonic Stomp and the soon to be
released Sonic Stomp II.
www.mikeorlandomusic.com www.myspace.com/mikeorlandomusic
Artist Bio:
Mike Orlando is a guitarist/artist that fronts Mike Orlando’s Sonic Stomp instrumental band and has released
his debut instrumental CD Sonic Stomp to worldwide critical acclaim and will release Sonic Stomp II in early to
mid 2009. There will be a number pf phenomenal guest artists featured on Sonic Stomp II which include:
Michael Romeo (Symphony X), Shane Gibson (Korn), Mike Pinella (Symphony X) and Joe Stump. Sonic
Stomp II features World Renowned Drummer Extraordinare John Macaluso (Yngwie Malmstenn,TNT, James
Labrie-Dream Theater, Tony Harnell, Ark..) & Lenny Rocillo on bass. Along with release of Sonic Stomp II,
there will be a Sonic Stomp live performance DVD filmed & released in the end of 2010. It will include songs
from the debut CD & the upcoming Sonic Stomp II, as well as many extras.
2010 brings the newly formed Explosive Hard Rock Trio who's Line-up includes Erik Leonhardt (Tantric) on
Vocals & Bass,John Macaluso on Drums & Mike Orlando on Guitar. The band is currently in the recording
studio completing songs for there debut Cd!
Mike also plays with Symphony X frontman/vocalist Russell Allen and their writing collaborations will be
released on Russell’s 2010 solo album on Frontier Records. Mike is also a featured guitarist on Magna Carta's
February 10, 2009 release "Guitars That Ate My Brain", which features 10 of some of metals premier
guitarists. Also in current production is TRED which features Chandler Mogel (Outloud) on Vocals & John
Macaluso on Drums as well. The Debut Cd is in full production as well.
Mike was selected as a Top Ten Finalist Worldwide for Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Superstar of the Year
2008 from thousands of passionate guitarists worldwide. Since being selected, he has been featured in Guitar
Player Magazine several times and is very proud to be associated with Guitar Player Magazine..Sonic Stomp
was Mike’s debut CD as an instrumental artist. The twelve tracks take the listener from raging over the top
guitar playing with sheer finesse and lightening speed to beautiful ballads with great emotional feel and
everything in between.
Mike proudly endorses such companies as GHS Strings, Rocktron products and Shredneck. He is one of the
featured artists on the GHS Strings and Rocktron sites and performs many of the Rocktron audio clips,
including the Tri-Wah, Black Cat Moan, The Banshee Talkbox. Cyborg Delay, Cyborg Reverb, and mostly all
audio clips for Utopia G100,Utopia G200 and G300 Utopia 300. In addition he proudly endorses ZZYX Snap
Jack Cables and DiMarzio products. Most recently he has signed with the legendary Vigier guitar company,
where he plays not only their fretted instruments, but also plays their fretless Surfretter guitar which can be
heard on the soon to be released Sonic Stomp II. Mike is very excited to share that a Rocktron signature wah
pedal and also a signature Shreneck are in development.
Mike Orlando’s Sonic Stomp CD has held the number one slot in multiple categories on Guitar 9 records, as
well as one the of the top sellers of the year in the following categories: overall heavy electric, hard rock and
shred. Mike has also performed songs from Sonic Stomp at previous NAMM shows and held signings for GHS
and Rocktron. In January 2009 he performed daily at the Winter NAMM 2009 as done in the previous 3 years
prior, for ZZYZX Snap Jack Cables, Eleca International and Shredneck. He also performed at the Fender
Custom Shop Party. He was also a featured performer at the Musikmesse 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany for
ZZYZX Snap Jack Cables,Shredneck and Eleca International April 1-4.
Mike also performed at the 2009 Music China in Shanghia China in Oct.2009 for Rocktron Products & GHS
Strings & Eleca International. He will also be performing at this years MusikMesse in Frankfurt,Germany in
March 2010!
Mike also performed in 2008 at Sam Ash stores across the tri-state area with his band, Sonic Stomp.
Attendees witnessed his stellar technique and had the opportunity to learn from him and about what products
he uses!
Mike also owns his own recording studio, Sonic Stomp Studios, where he handles everything from engineering
to mixing, to producing and mastering. All this can be heard on his debut CD, Sonic Stomp and the soon to be
released Sonic Stomp II.
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