Hands Without Shadows

Hands Without Shadows is the fifth studio album by American shred guitarist Michael Angelo Batio. The album consists of four covers, two 'tributes' and two original compositions by Batio. The name refers to the speed at which his hands move when playing guitar, leaving "no shadows".

Batio has said that he wanted the album to be "cohesive" and have "a central theme, sound and continuous atmosphere from beginning to end". He has also said that Hands Without Shadows is "[his] uncompromising vision".

Credits

 * Michael Angelo Batio – lead guitar, rhythm guitars, keyboards, production, arrangements
 * William Kopecky – five-string bass, fretless bass
 * Bobby Rock – drums
 * Mark Tremonti – guitar solo on "Burn"
 * Bill Peck – guitar solo on "Zeppelin Forever"
 * Doug Marks – guitar solo on "Zeppelin Forever"
 * Stuart Bull – guitar solo and jamming on "All Along the Watchtower"
 * Rudy Sarzo – bass on "Tribute to Randy"
 * Chris Djuricic – engineering, mixing
 * Trevor Sadler – mastering
 * Stephen Jensen – art direction and design
 * Dan Machnik – photography
 * Dean Zelinsky – executive production
 * Elliot Rubinson – executive production