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Michael “Mike” Varney (born 1958) is an American record producer and music publisher. He is the founder of the Shrapnel Label Group, which includes Shrapnel Records, Tone Center Records, and Blues Bureau International.
Dec 30, 2021 · Mike Varney is probably one of the most important, influential and underrated figure of 80s Heavy Metal. Founder of the record label Shrapnel Records at just 22 years old, this was the first company focused on the Metal genre and specifically in promoting the best and most technical guitar players of that generation.
Jun 22, 2022 · Guitar-driven music as we know it over the last forty-plus years simply doesn’t exist without Shrapnel Records founder, Mike Varney. Varney’s journey began like many others, with roots deeply furrowed in The Beatles, and Jimi Hendrix, which eventually gave way to the punk stylings of the late 70s.
Sep 25, 2023 · Features. “Some people equate shred with speed, but that's narrow-minded. The haters will hate because they can't do it themselves”: With Shrapnel Records, Mike Varney invented the technical guitar scene. He reflects on his legacy and the virtuosos of today. By Andrew Daly. published 25 September 2023.
Feb 20, 2015 · Viewed from the vantage point of today, Shrapnel’s success is slightly surreal. But for a few years, it was the fastest label on earth. Mike Varney started playing music as a teenager in the late 70s, first as bassist in punk rock band The Nuns and later as guitarist in The Rocky Sullivan Band.
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Shrapnel Records is an American record label group founded by record producer Mike Varney. The group principally uses the Shrapnel Records record label, a guitar-oriented label which features shred guitar, hard rock, metal and progressive metal.
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Dec 19, 2022 · Our guest this episode is Mike Varney, guitarist and record label icon. As the young founder of Shrapnel Records, Mike Varney helped elevate the shred guitar movement as it grew and...
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