Mike D'Antonio explained

Mike D'Antonio
Birth Name:Michael D'Antonio
Birth Date:19 May 1973
Occupation:Bassist
Years Active:1991–present

Michael D'Antonio (born May 19, 1973) is an American musician, best known as the bass guitarist and founder of the metalcore band Killswitch Engage. He is also the founder and bassist of the bands Overcast and Death Ray Vision.

Career

D'Antonio's writing influences include old New York Hardcore bands like Cro-Mags, Leeway, Madball and Agnostic Front, 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 album artwork and tour merchandise is designed by D'Antonio, who is a graphic artist. D'Antonio's company, DarkicoN design, produces artwork for bands such as Shadows Fall, Unearth, All That Remains, New England Metal and Hardcore Fest and Crowbar.[1]

D'Antonio's latest side project band is Death Ray Vision.[2]

Equipment

D'Antonio uses his signature Ibanez basses and an EBS bass rig.

Discography

Overcast

See main article: Overcast (band).

Killswitch Engage

See main article: Killswitch Engage discography.

Death Ray Vision

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mike D'Antonio: From Bassist to Graphic Designer, From Killswitch Engage to Baptized in Blood. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160808120249/http://us.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/Mike-DAntonio-From-Bassist-to-Graphic-Designer-From-Killswitch-Engage-to-Baptized-in-Blood. August 8, 2016.
  2. Web site: Comb Magazine – Exclusive Interview: Mike D'Antonio of Killswitch Engage & Death Ray Vision. www.combmagazine.com.