- Mike D'Antonio
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Mike D'Antonio Background information Birth name Michael D'Antonio Genres Heavy metal, metalcore, thrash metal Occupations Musician, songwriter, graphic designer Instruments Guitar, bass Years active 1991–present Labels Roadrunner Associated acts Killswitch Engage, Overcast Website (External links) Notable instruments Mike D'Antonio Signature Ibanez Bass Michael "Mike" D'Antonio is best known as the bass guitarist and founder of Massachusetts metalcore band Killswitch Engage and of the band Overcast.
D'Antonio's metal bass style is influenced by In Flames and Dark Tranquillity, and he cites Cliff Burton of thrash metal band Metallica and Harley Flanagan of the Cro-Mags as personal influences.
D'Antonio formed the band Killswitch Engage after the demise of his band Overcast in 1998.
All of Killswitch Engage's artwork and merchandise is designed by D'Antonio, who is a graphic artist. D'Antonio's company, DarkicoN, designs and produces artwork for bands such as Shadows Fall, Unearth, All That Remains and Day of Mourning.
D'Antonio uses his signature Ibanez basses and an Ampeg bass rig.
Mike D is also a vegetarian and strongly believes in animal rights.
References
- Killswitch Engage official website Retrieved January 27, 2005.
- MusicMight biography of Killswitch Engage Retrieved January 27, 2005.
- Ibanez Signature D'Antonio MDB1 Bass Guitar
Killswitch Engage Mike D'Antonio · Adam Dutkiewicz · Joel Stroetzel · Howard Jones · Justin Foley
Jesse Leach · Tom Gomes • Pete CorteseStudio albums Killswitch Engage (2000) · Alive or Just Breathing (2002) · The End of Heartache (2004) · As Daylight Dies (2006) · Killswitch Engage (2009)Singles "My Curse" · "Holy Diver"Video albums (Set This) World Ablaze (2005)Related articles Categories:- American heavy metal bass guitarists
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