Those around him would all agree that Michael is driven by a pure passion. And from early on, his pasion drove him to excel in every area of music he pursued. From heavy and aggressive music, to orchestral and choral arrangements, to the grace and beauty of a single note melody, across a seascape of acoustic guitars, his creativity has shown to be boundless and diverse. ?
Most recent projects of note include writing, recording and producing the highly received power metal album RESURRECT ME with respected vocalist PAMELA MOORE (known by many as SISTER MARY of QUEENSRYCHE fame). The full-length disk released to high marks on RAT PACK RECORDS, (May 2013), and showcases Michael’s finest metal creations to date, an expanse of playing and passion, making it perfectly matched for Pamela’s style, and has many reviews uttering the words “album of the year.” ?RESURRECT ME displays an emotional soul along with an impressive battery of qualities that both artists are known for; including Pamela’s expressive and powerful vocals, and Michael’s pension for orchestral darkness, and infectious power metal grooves. The release represents a victory for the listener and the artists alike.
Other accolades Michael has shown worthy of include being recognized as a creative and driving force of Century Media recording artists: RADAKKA. A metal band that achieved more notably and sonically than most bands can hope to. Creating a combination of melodic power metal, fused with heavy doses of 4-part vocals and incredible string arrangements, their music exuded a power and grace unparalleled by any of their peers. RADAKKA went from one of the most respected and top drawing acts in the Chicago rock circuit, to worldwide success with 2 full-length titles: MALICE AND TRANQUILITY and REQUIEM FOR THE INNOCENT. Both received rave reviews upon their respective releases, and are considered by many, to be metal masterpieces in their own right.
1996 – Malice And Tranquility (256 kbps)
1. Masquerade 05:14
2. Thinking Of You 04:25
3. Sacrifice 05:40
4. I’ll Watch You 05:11
5. Saint’s Addiction 04:23
6. Solitude 05:50
7. Rainy Daze 04:57
8. End Of The Line 04:12
9. Out Of The Dark 04:36
10. Beautiful Thing 05:42
11. In These Chains 04:31
1998 – Requiem For The Innocent (320 kbps)
1. Phantom #9 04:47
2. Still A Stranger 04:45
3. Requiem For The Innocent (We Die Alone) 05:48
4. Azriel (My Dying Love) 05:37
5. Whore 06:01
6. Velvet 00:51
7. Sit Up And Sweat 04:37
8. Cult Of One 05:11
9. ( I ) Gothic Rain 06:06
10. ( II ) Queen Of Autumn 08:14
11. ( III ) Sorrow’s Thorn 06:05
Vocals : John Dobbs
Guitars : John Dobbs
Guitars : Michael Posch
Bass : Randy Jostes
Drums : Dean Maltese
great Band!!!Melodic Metal meets Hardrock