Mike
Orlando is a guitarist/artist in the band Adrenaline Mob (featuring Mike
Portnoy, Russell Allen, Rich Ward and Paul DiLeo). Mike uses his Signature Wah
throughout the currently released EP and upcoming debut
album.
Mike also
fronts Mike Orlandos Sonic Stomp instrumental band. Mike released his debut
Instrumental CD Sonic Stomp in 2006 to worldwide critical acclaim. Sonic
Stomps 12 tracks take the listener from raging over-the-top extreme rock guitar
playing, with sheer finesse and lightening speed, to beautiful ballads with
great emotional feel and everything in between.
In November
2010 Mike released the follow-up CD, Sonic Stomp II which takes Mikes playing
& composing to a complete other level of virtuosity & command of the
instrument. Additionally, both Sonic Stomp and Sonic Stomp II will be released
by King Records in Japan In March 2011. A number of phenomenal guest artists are
featured on Sonic Stomp II including Michael Romeo (Symphony X), Shane Gibson
(Korn), Gary Hoey, Mike Pinella (Symphony X) and Joe Stump. Sonic Stomp II also
features world renowned drummer extraordinaire John Macaluso (Yngwie Malmsteen,
TNT, James Labrie-Dream Theater, Tony Harnell, Ark).
Mike
Orlandos Debut Sonic Stomp CD has held the number one slot in multiple
categories on Guitar 9 records, as well as one of the top sellers of the year in
the following categories: overall heavy electric, hard rock and shred. The newly
released Sonic Stomp II has already hit # 1 as well on Guitar 9 records. Mike
has also performed with Sonic Stomp at 4 previous NAMM shows and held signings
for GHS and Rocktron, as well as multiple performances at Musikmesse Germany
& Music China Shanghai in the last 2 years.
Many songs
from Mike Orlandos Sonic Stomp and Sonic Stomp II Cds are available on the
world famous ROCKBAND Game! During 2011 all tracks from both Sonic Stomp CDs
will be available to purchase & play in the online ROCKBAND
Store.
Mike is
also a featured guitarist on Magna Cartas February 10, 2009 release Guitars
That Ate My Brain, which features 10 of metals premier
guitarists. |
