I am a dumb shit. I never knew Mike played with malmsteem. It always seemed odd he did covers of yngwie on his channel. Wow. You really do learn something new everyday. And holy shit. This solo is badass. As usual.
OMG.. always loved Mike, but by the time I 1st saw him I was picking up a brick of sticks & saw this video of this HUUUGE dude with a sick mohawk & a kit to match! I'm a lifelong Neil (R.I.P.) fan, so a massive kit was nuthin' new (I have one myself...) I asked my drum guy & he just said "buy it!" I did & was amazed at the power & command of fundamentals to back up all the 'bling'. Loved Mike ever since! Thanks Mike, keep on killin it, ageless wonder-bro!