Not only is he technically one of the best, he's a really nice human being...humble sweet guy

Tom Morello was doing an interview on Howard Stern. Stern asked how he learned to play, and Morello said there was this 'guy at the guitar shop that gave him a few tips'. He goes on to explain that the 'guy' was Michael Angelo Batio and said he's one of the GOATs. Absolutely insane skills

I love how Michael has such respect for Artists such as Metallica and Randy Rhoads and Led Zepp so much so as to do a tribute video to each of them , i also love how he goes from 80bpm to 3BILLION bpm with ease lol

So clean it almost sounds more like a keyboard when he plays the fast lead licks.

Congrats Johnny, you're playing better than in the Ramones times!

Holy shit, just look how relaxed he is troughout the whole damn performance

For me and for a lot of musicians around the world he is the best, and has the cleanest sound i've ever heard

I’ve always asked myself why Michael is so underrated and not famous as long as other “major known” shredders. This guy made the history of the guitar and he deserve more success, respect and attention. Hail to batio. 🤘🏻

So clean sound... 3:00~ So beautiful!

I used to advise beginners to avoid watching M.Batio, Shawn Lane and Jason Becker ! Cause they would give up before they even try. Edit : Oh damn ! Thank you for the likes ! Cheers from Morocco ! And watch the guys above with moderation they are toooo good ))

As a hobby guitarist. It can be a little depressing watching Batio play. I'm ok but there are times he's playing so fast and smooth I can't help but think, hey wait that's not possible. Nothing but mad respect for this guy. 🙇

He didn't down pick master of puppets.

His hands have there own life, they walk along the fret board, I don't know how a person gets that good!

He is always so good, and plays with so much joy that you can’t help but be moved and inspired. Great playing, and great tone. 🤘

Didn’t knew Metallica’s song were so technical

Are those LED's under his Floyd?

If you play the song on double speed, you have: 0:00-0:25 : Dark Angel 0:25-1:11 : Slayer 1:12-1:48 : Herman Li 1:48-2:58 : Early Kreator 2:58-3:47 : Twilightning 3:52-5:20 : Venom/Mayhem (with Euronymous and Dead)/Early Bathory (drunken Quorthon...) 5:21-6:20 : The old good Metallica...

Brings me back to my first days discovering metal. That smile on his face when he plays For Whom the Bell Tolls. Is a smile of "Yep we all knew the day when this riff hit us in the guts"

Michael is one of the nicest guys in music. My old band got to play a handful of shows with him as well as hang out with him, as we have mutual friends. He's commanding on the stage but super laid back and quite hilarious in person. One of the best players to walk the face of the earth but zero ego.

This isn't the greatest Metallica medley of all time, this is just a tribute.

Michael Angelo Batio is my guitar hero! Thank you...

Great tone! I saw a clinic of his with my dad in Hickory, North Carolina (of all places). I was like 11, it totally flipped me out at how awesome he was.

1:40 he says fuck it with this slow shit. LAMBORGHINI SPEED!

Even if I was in one of the biggest bands in the world, I would be honored if MAB jammed tribute to one of my songs. Guy is a legend, will never forget watching his Speed Kills tape as a kid totally blown away. Inspired me to keep playing guitar

Michael Angelo is officially an underrated guitarist, guys!

I didn't realize Mick Mars was that fast..damn

1:28 I loved this arrangement and the next harmony.

Sir, this videos is the definiton of awesomeness

Super precise as always, monster.

You're the most amazing guitarist I've ever laid my eyes on.

Saw this dude at a guitar show just jamming out here in Dallas. Amazing how he has so much respect for his inspiring bands \M/

Sounds like a dream. It's like having James and Kirk in one person.

God bless Michael Angelo, such a genuine guy.

I forgot how many great riffs metallica has and god damn this guy is insane, his playing is so tight and makes it look effortless

Michael Ângelo, one of the best guitarist on earth, he is amazing

Vai was right when he said Batio is a freak of nature. He is simply the GOAT

Awesome Tribute! The Multiamp gets better and better over the years. I think I will go for the Multiamp too. Keep up the good work.

Is this a machine or a man!!!!😲

I've been playing guitar my entire life and I've never heard anyone more precise than this guy and he's really friggen awesome and super technical as well as anybody I've ever heard !!! Why he's not more famous than he is I will never know because he's definitely one of the best and one of the greats of all of them out there famous or not famous he's really good !!!

Perfect timing!! What awesome talent.

Great tribute!!!! I love your incredible touch to these classics, while respecting the original key aspects that make it Metallica. You respect the essence of why we love this band. Thanks🤙

Legend paying tribute to other legends... This is what the metal/rock community is supposed to be. Not genre wars and elitist b.s.

Love your timeless energy Michael!, thanks for share your greatness and music!

sounds awesome ! like the vibrato when michael is slowing down the leads !

1:23 his smile, his nose, his grimaces, all from him

Woww!!!! I Don't have words! Super style Mab!!!! Love you!

Has been playing guitar since he was 5 and it still makes him smile.

I just can't see why some many people would give this a thumbs down.

One of the most famous guitarist with extreme speed...

Michealangelo : "Chords too simple.." Breaks into mad shred! 🤘

Amazing performance of this great guitar shredder, I hear him since his early years with Holland and Nitro.

He makes it look so easy, Master Of Guitar! 🎸🤟

Mick Mars has really upped his game.

You may shred but can you outshred Michael Angelo Batio?

Nailed It Bro. Perfect.

Grande michael..👍👍

You are my Idol ever in Playing Lead Guitar!! Awesome!! I hope we meet each other! God Bless You!

Batio is a Wizard

Kirk's solos must feel like "guitar 101" to MAB

Met him once at Music Fair Frankfurt 2004 I believe, nicest guy I've ever met. Real honest man 🎉

This guy is so underrated

Beautiful Dean guitar and such an amazing tone. I'm not a fan of MAB's style but it's always enjoyable to watch him shredding and quite impressive too

That is so crisp and clear.

Needs more wah wah. Lmao just kidding, great vid.

jesus, he's playing notes that aren't even on the fretboard lol absolute monster 6:04

Este tipo es simplemente impresionante no hay más que decir

MAB, you my friend, are THE freaking man. I have been a huge fan for as long as I can remember. I'm 36 and started playing at 12 and I think that I discovered you when I was 15 or 16 and have been following you ever since. Much respect. I would bow in your presence. hehe like you, I am a natural left hander, but I learned to play left handed. I really wish I had done what you did and just forced myself to learn right handed. I can't play any else's guitar and it sucks.

Every time amazed when I see you. Perfect!!!

Nice tribute. Funny to see that even MAB has to alternate pick parts (the Master Of Puppets part for example) where James actually plays them downpicking only.

DAMN MICHAEL IS AWESOME!!!

Seen him live a couple of times, simply amazing!!!!

He is so amazing, honestly he is one of the guitarists who has a very clean and quality guitar playing technique

I’m throwing the guitar out of the window! Lol! Holy shit, man!

MAB, technically, the very best of the best; still!

Always so perfect. Good stuff.

He's so efficient , is fingers are amazing , one of the last notes in For Whom the Bell Tolls was fretted on top of the neck pick up .

sou fã do michael o cara toca muitooooo

what a LEGEND

Still gives me goosebumps dude!!!

WOW!! BADASS!! THAT'S HOW YOU KICK IT UP A NOTCH!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!! ROCK ISN'T DEAD IT'S BEEN SURPRESSED!!! ROCK LIVES FROM THE HEROES LIKE YOU WHO ARE STILL WILLING TO PLAY!!!

I cant stop looking at that guitar

1:33 should’ve been in the original.

Been a fan since '86.Rock on Mr MAB.

A very talented musician and one of the nicest people. Awesome tribute 🔥🤘

Muito bom. Mestre Ângelo

I get tendinitis just watching Michael play

Great work. First vid I see from you. Will keep updated :)

Super clean. AWESOME!!

shame the guy who did his tattoos didn't have such amazing hands

this guys is greate ! MAB is LEGENDARY GUITAR PLAYER !

Wow this man is an absolute master. Amazing 😎

MAB is almost 60 but he still maintains his amaziing skills! He is a monster

3:00 this sounds like lost StarCraft terran soundtrack!

Hand without Shadow

Saw you live, youre the best michael

Awesome, Mike..

É melhor do que escutar o próprio metallica!

Almost as good a guitarist as Kirk (how many just spit up your coffee?)

Man this is amazing, what a performance!

Perfect, as always.