Michael Stollaire, John Prpich, Stu Simone, Brad Rabuchin, Lionel Barton
Influences
Corporate rock acts... mainly mainstream, with progressive influences.
Sounds Like
Nickelback, Good Charlotte, Green Day, Panic! At The Disco, Maroon 5, Creed, Metallica, Queensryche, Asia, Nightwish, Evanescence, Dream Theatre, Yes, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Dio, NIN, The Beach Boys on Crack, ELP, Rush, Yes, Poison, Sammy Hagar, Dire Straits, ZZ Top, Rainbow, Deep Purple, My Chemical Romance, Judas Priest, Sonata Arctica, etc.
If you're into mainstream, homogenized music, like the current pop tarts, boy bands, and bullshit like that, I can 100% guarantee you will HATE my music. You'll listen to my stuff, and immediately wonder why it sounds the way it does, and that's because my band actually sings and plays the instruments, instead of relying on lip-synch and machines. Save us both a lot of time and go elsewhere ~ get your bubblegum ass the Hell away from me! ;) I'm trying to impress only 1% of the population of the world, but guess what?! THAT IS 65 MILLION PEOPLE! *laughs* ;)
HOLY AVENGER ~ MARK II ~ NOW AVAILABLE!!!
Each individual track from my most recent release, Holy Avenger, is available for purchase on over 45 digital distribution sites, such as Apple's iTunes and Napster. The entire album can be ordered at over 1600 record stores worldwide, and has been featured on many terrestrial and internet-based radio stations globally, with more adds every day, and has received raving reviews!
MICHAEL STOLLAIRE:
Michael has been singing lead vocals, and playing lead guitar/keyboards in rock bands since the tender age of twelve, playing music ranging from 1950s rock and roll to full-bore hard rock, and everything in-between. He picked up playing the guitar when he was fourteen and has been amazing audiences with his talents ever since. He began writing and recording in the mid-1990s, and has been a non-stop blur until the current day! His songs and style are inspired by artists like Nickelback, Good Charlotte, Green Day, Maroon 5, Asia, Boston, Def Leppard, Dream Theatre, Edenbridge, ELP, Evanescence, Judas Priest, King Crimson, Led Zeppelin, Nightwish, Rush, Yes, ZZ Top, Metallica, Guns ‘N’ Roses, and Van Halen.
Michael was fatally infected with FM radio that was playing constantly throughout his childhood, in the house and in the car, along with a scattering of Beach Boys 45s that he inherited from his Mother. He began playing guitar and writing songs around 14 years of age. Magazines, posters, CDs, cassettes and records were constantly scattered throughout his room, and a dream is born. Picture him sitting alone in a room playing and singing into a cassette recorder. Then, he was involved in a seemingly endless string of bands, where he cut his teeth and his unique style was germinated. Then, he moved to California in the mid-90s, following his heart and career. Over the next 15 years or so, he played and recorded with a chain of club rock bands, as well as many solo performances and recordings. Currently writing a book of poetry, based on existentialism and romantic meanderings, with a working title of “Better Late than Never.”
The "Trinity" EP was pre-released at the first stadium concert of the 2007 "Holy Avenger" tour on August 25th, 2007 at the "Summerfaire '07 World Peace Concert" at The Orange Show Stadium in San Bernardino, California, along with a half dozen Midwest dates in mid August!! The full-length CD, "Holy Avenger" was released in Spring 2008, and it is available at michaelstollaire.com, iTunes, eMusic, CD Baby, Napster, etc. and select retail stores around the world. Michael is currently on the road, supporting the album on a tour that will span the globe, and working on demos for an upcoming EP, tentatively titled "No Shock," to precede another full-length album, "Lightning Strikes Twice," to be released in Winter 2008 and Spring 2009, respectfully. Producing video footage as well, for a live DVD release, "Electric!!!" ROCK LIVES!!!
MICHAEL STOLLAIRE ~ CHARITIES SUPPORTED!!!
Sometimes, knowing what someone stands for tells you about them as well, so here is a list of the charities I avidly support:
1. Make-A-Wish Foundation
2. The Starbright Foundation
3. World Vision
4. Boy Scouts of America
5. Disabled Veterans of America
6. Stomp Out Cancer
MICHAEL STOLLAIRE ~ RADIO STATIONS THAT HAVE PLAYED HOLY AVENGER
1. The Ville Radio, http://www.VilleRadio.com
2. Jake Wheat, Street Blast Radio, http://www.StreetBlastRadio.com/StreetBlast
3. The Fox, WTFX 93.1 FM, http://www.foxrocks.com/main.html
4. Ken, The Rock Doctor, http://travellingunderground.blogspot.com, http://www.therockdoctor.co.uk
5. Sonic Sedition sonicsedition@gmail.com, http://www.SonicSedition.com
6. The Count, iROCK109, http://www.irock109.com
7. The Starliners, http://www.starliners.nl
8. Nicole of Dolphin Radio, http://www.dolphinradio.com/dolphinradio
9. Ian May, NAB Radio, PDO@northamericanbroadcasting.com, http://www.northamericanbroadcasting.com
10. Fender's Den of Sin, Wildliferadio.com, http://wildliferadio.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=36
11. Featured Artist, Joe's Jukebox, http://joesjukeboxpodcast.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/episode-008-michael-stollaire-featured-artist/
12. Aiiradio.net, The Moutainman and Yorkie, http://www.aiiradio.net, http://www.myspace.com/aiiradionet
13. Radio Gets Wild, Dee, Tim, and Rockin Dave, http://www.radiogetswild.com, http://www.myspace.com/dee_radiogetswild
14. The Unsigned Rock Zone, http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=48160, Episode 30
144. 3WestTv Audio Unlimited on Audio Realm and 3WestTv On Live365.com, http://www.live365.com/stations/3westtv, http://www.audiorealm.com/station.info.html?stationID=109963, http://www.3westtv.com
145. Anbru Radio (Italy), http://www.anbruradio.org/portale/index.php?lang=english
High!!!! Came by to show some LUV & see wut up wit ya!!! P6 is performing live @ The WHISKEY A GO GO on THE SUNSET STRIP Friday November 21st All ages! We got some new trax & show dates up! Stop by check em out!
ON THE SCENE with LADIEBUG AZ TV 13 Watch THURSDAY night's @ midnight A must see! Set your TIVO/DVR DON'T MISS IT!!!Starts Thursday NOV.6th
No, really... THANKS FOR THE ADD!!! We're thanking our MySpace friends by giving away a super bad ass Go-Ped ESR750 Hoverboard. If you're eligible, and our friend, you're automatically entered!
Hi everybody, just here to say a big thanks for all your support. The new workshop is well and truly up and running and the custom cabs are now available to order. All the best, Stevie Flynn.
Here are a couple of new spots we did that are featured on VIMBY.com. If you or someone you know wants and would be a good fit for VIMBY, let me know and we can try to shoot a video spot. http://www.mycharmsforcharity.com http://vimby.com/video/fashion/us/all/detail/7632 http://austinslam.com http://vimby.com/video/life/us/all/detail/7667
hey Michael... Villeradio got hammered with 80 mph winds from Ike and I missed my interview opportunity today but Wes said next week Monday at 1:00 should be ok... check it out bro! Mike.
Hope you're luving this last little bit of summer. Have you been out to The Airliner yet? We've been playing there lately & are really digging that punky East Side vibe. We've got a show there again on the 8th & really want you to come out to see what we do live. Music is always better in person. Rock & Roll!
