Speed Kills by Michael Angelo Batio 

*Still waiting for my Lamborghini.*

Everyone saying "only speed no soul" clearly didn't get the keys to their Lamborghini.

Imagine waking up everyday knowing you can play guitar like this

"I'm going to give you the keys to the lamborghini" proceeds to keep the keys

The only thing I can play from this video is the play button.

I don't care what anybody says about fast playing being unmusical...that was the fucking musically amazing :D

This has gotta be the most 80s thing to ever exist

Guitar elitists be like: "no feel" "no melody just fast" Number 1, there is a melody, some people are just too deaf to here it, number 2, this isn't meant to be a demonstration of him playing with "feel". It's meant to show us how fast he can play and the talent he has

This takes me back!

I work for a store that has hosted Batio several times for clinics- I gotta say, he is one of the nicest dudes on the planet. After the clinics, he would answer every question, pose for every pic, sign absolutely everything. One time he was in store till about 1am, making sure he spent time with everyone there.

The cleanest sweep picking I have ever seen!! Everything he does is accurate, clean, and articulate! Inhuman!

This video will blow my mind for atleast another 10 years lol

He signed my friend's wallet. He said 'beware, it'll make you spend faster'. He was the nicest chap you'll ever meet.

I now possess the keys to the Lamborghini. :)

I click on this video everytime it comes up just to hear the Lamborghini line.

What a throwback to my youth. That opening guitar lick has been in my head for the last 15 years.

“I’m going to give you the keys to the Lamborghini” *proceeds to drive it for you*

I purchased Speed Kills back in late 2007. I wanted to learn some of these tricks that I saw all the young kids doing. At 50 I learned the basics of Sweep Picking. Though I'm no expert at it, I've gotten a few kudos on what sweeping and shredding I can do! I'm 63 now. It's kinda fun to go into Guitar Center, grab a guitar and so some sweep arpeggios! "Look at the Old Dude! He's sweep picking!!"

To the people saying "no feeling": no sh.t! Its a showcase of skill. Its to show how good someone can get. Its both a flex and a motivation, and if you've ever showed off or motivated someone you know it *feels* good. He's definitelly feeling it, if you arent, thats on the receiver's end

MAB was really a freak of nature around this time. It's amazing how clear and articulate he stays while playing at these speeds

Let’s be honest we all secretly look up to this guy.

He goes to the Gold's Gym to train just his fingers, nothing else.

It's understandable that his material isn't everyone's cup-of-tea, but there is no denying MAB's technical prowess. He is an absolute machine.

I'm still here at 27, I used to be here in 2008 as a kid!

Michael Angelo Batio. His music may be forgotten, but his hair will be remember forever.

Im glad i watched this instructional video 14 years ago and again 14 years later to learn that I still cannot play like this.

He mastered what every speed obsessed guitarist in history has attempted: economy of motion. His muscle memory via repetition has likely never been equaled in the guitar discipline.

I listened to the whole thing. I'm still sitting in the bus, where's my lambo ?

After 14 years, I am still driving a Ford Fiesta

3:18 I've been in love with that neoclassical melody for years

It's funny that no one knows his band and songs, but every guitar player knows, who Batio is

"I paid for the whole fretboard so im damn well gonna use it!"

He is just a beast, looks so unreal but he's hitting every note flawlessly

He's faster than the framerate of the camera, it seems like there are some frames missing. Incredible.

Its amaizing how pople stills watching this 16y later! Michael Angelo Batio is AMAIZING!!

“Hey there. Welcome to my first lesson”

This is one of those videos I have to watch every once in a while.

0:42 “I’m going to give you, the keys to the Lamborghini” *Excessive shredding*

People watch this and think it's the only thing he's ever played and then judge him on that, while actually he's got a degree in musical theory and composition, and has played many different styles over the years, do some research before you make up your mind, and watch some of his acoustic work, it's beautiful.

still insane even in 2022

That guitar along with the player should be preserved in a museum .

I'm sorry but I don't believe this man has ever stepped foot inside Gold's Gym.

Him: im going to give u the key to lambo My guitar : please no

I bought the DVD when I was 19, and it absolutely helped. The hours and hours of practice are what did it, but I see this as the catalyst.

I just received my Lamborghini today. Thank you Michael Batio!

3:57 DEAR LORD!! His accuracy and speed through the fretboard is beyond human capabilities.. UNREAL

Practice makes Lamborghini

This is my favourite video and I've been telling people about it for 15 years. Hence the 23 million views. LoL

They say that Michael made a deal with the devil. No one knows what Michael got out of it, but the devil got free guitar lessons.

Attention to all haters! This guy is totally real. I saw him in the early 90's. He was in a band call Nitro. It was in a club in Cleveland, Peabody's I think, anyway you know the crowd, the first 30 rows of people all dudes standing there with the arms folded with the Im better than you attitude. Then this guy comes on and starts cutting heads, oh it was bloody, this guy killed everyone, I just stood there in amazement, this guy is a freak of a guitar player. Best live guitarist I've seen live. Period. BTW the bass player was also the best Ive seen live. His name is T.J. Racer and he should be known far and wide. Im a guitar player and I bought a black precision bass because of him.

I've seen this video a million times and it still blows my mind every time. this is one of the best all time guitar solos is HISTORY in my opinion!

The bit where he goes "bllublawidililywidllywiddlyblublluwidllywiddlywiddlywahwahwah waaaahhh" i felt that in my soul.

There’s not even a lesson. He just trolled us to show off how good he is

*This inspired me to stop playing guitar*

I have actually met Michael Angelo Batio after a Guitar Center demonstration. I got his autograph and talked to him for a couple of minutes.

I absolutely love the tone on this video

Speed Kills, But Who's Dying?

Michael Angelo Batio: "I'm gonna give you the keys to the Lamborghini Me: Crashes Lamborghini into first tree on the street

One of the underrated technical masters of our time.

Great example of someone who’s mastered their instrument. Awesome playing!

I saw this video back in 2008, and I thought man this is impossible. Now after ten years.......yeah I still feel the same.

"I'm going to give you the keys to the Lamborghini."

its been 15 years since i first saw this. It still blows my mind. and, I still suck at guitar

i feel genuinely sorry for anyone who has not seen this video

Ten years later, I still don't have the keys to the Lamborghini

wow best guitar lesson, he explained stuff so well

Fuck I’m old …17 years ago Damn I was in 9th grade when I saw this video on RU-vid

"Step one: Draw a Circle Step two: Draw the Owl"

the algorithm wants us all to see this shred lol

If you play guitar you know how many hours of practice and sweat MAB must have spent. He’s got my respect,

I bet all the haters played or Tried playing some of his stuff to say negative comments about him, MAB is so complex and very hard to at least play some of his licks. one of the greatest, the very best at what he does, and Yes he does offer the keys to the Lambo....

Thank god its just the lesson 1

Lol this guy practiced so much he forgot to eat!

He owes 20 million people keys to a Lamborghini...

this is lesson one.

3:05 bro is doing side quests now

He looks like Steve Carrell disguised as Ben Stiller disguised as Michel Angelo

He gave us the keys but he kept the Lamborghini.

Damn RU-vid video that's 16 years old. Pretty soon it'll be old enough to drive

Why are people hating on him he plays amazing

I'm still waiting for these fucking keys Michael

Years later, I still have not received the keys to the Lamborghini

3:16 and on has been stuck in my head for over a decade…

How many people who bought these lessons, actually had a guitar with enough frets to play the lessons in this video??? aka nobody. MAB is a genius and a GOAT shredder!!

I play guitar for 10 years now, and after had seen this video I think I'll play triangle instrument now

This is what you call hours and hours of practicing scales. Playing this fast takes much dedication and practice everyday. He is not my favorite guitarist. But I am not here to debate that. I am just here to enjoy a shred master do his thing

One of the most under appreciated and underrated guitarists of all time. MAB.

I come back to this every now and then just to marvel at the technique. Great stereo tone as well. 23M views and counting. MAB is no joke.

When you watch this in Japan, his fingers are blurred out.

Why is noone talking about how his guitar has 30 frets

I can’t believe this is one of the first videos on RU-vid

I could not be happier for this man and all he has accomplished. Bravo Mr. Mabs.

"I give you the keys to the Lamborghini...but they are locked inside a safe, hanging on a lake of fire, surrounded by dragons, with hundreds of snipers all around the lake. Good luck in taking them."

It's been more than a decade since I saw this video and until now i dont even have the keys to a freaking Toyota

Dude is a beast. His double neck V guitar stuff is nuts. Loved him in "Shock Em Dead".

2022...And I've got the keys to a Ford fiesta

It's been 16 years and I still haven't received my keys to the Lamborghini.

This NEVER gets old

I honestly cant get enough of Michael Angelo Batio's overhand underhand technique its so amazing and sounds so damn good

Ah I remember seeing this for the first time..years back. It was just an utter shock..lol