Mike D'Antonio
Mike D'Antonio is best known as the bassist and founder of Massachusetts Metalcore band Killswitch Engage.
D'Antonio's metal bass style is influenced by In Flames and Dark Tranquillity, and he cites Cliff Burton 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 and All That Remains.
Mike uses his signature Ibanez basses with an Mesa/Boogie bass rig. Mike is also a vegetarian.
Mike has also said that he does not wish for Adam D to produce the next Killswitch Engage album. In a speech made by D'Antonio himself he said "We've been doing the same shit for years now. I think its healthy to try something new once in a while. And that if Adam has to produce all of our albums, nothing will ever work. We"ll just be as boring as Fuck."
References
- Killswitch Engage official website Retrieved January 27, 2005.
- Rock Detector Biography of Killswitch Engage Retrieved January 27, 2005.
- Ibanez Signature D'Antonio MDB1 Bass Guitar