Michael Angelo Batio - More Machine Than Man (CD)

Details: 2020 release from shred guitar pioneer Michael Angelo Batio. More Machine Than Man features 13 new studio tracks and is the highly anticipated follow up to 2013's Intermezzo. More Machine Than Man is an all instrumental shred guitar album that's sure to resonate with Michael's past fans, as well as garner new fans along the way. From the infectious guitar riffs from album openers "Laser Guided" and "The Badlands", to the crushing bonus-track finale of "No Backup Plan" Michael has created something truly special. Mixed and mastered by longtime Batio engineer Chris Wisco, the album also features guest performances by Chris Adler (Lamb of God), lending his drum skills on the tracks "More Machine Than Man" and "The Two Sirens". Also appearing on the album is renowned bassist Victor Wooten who performs on "AVTD", and guitar virtuoso Andrea Martongelli who guest solos on "The Countdown Is On".

Tracklist:

1. Laser Guided
2. The Badlands
3. Put All Fear Aside
4. More Machine Than Man
5. Dreamin' of 1986
6. Beyond the Outer Limits
7. The Two Sirens
8. Avtd
9. The Countdown Is on
10. Rhythm Reprise (I Pray the Lord)
11. 21st Century Beck - Bonus Track
12. Charlie Went to Chicago - Bonus Track
13. No Backup Plan - Bonus Track