User:Mhate

Mike SLaten aka: Mike Hate aka: Maniac Mike aka: Mike 'Rainmakin' Slaten Born Aug. 1, 1979.

An innovator and pioneer in the world of true underground music.

Currently plays guitar and sings for the blues/rock trio Tres Locos

Played in the metal/rock band PKD for 6 years.

Formed the band Pain Factor in 2003

Started Dreamscape Records artists Sciatica w/wife Christine

Other bands he's been in/currently in: XForthwrightX, Grounded, Burning The Flame At Both Ends, The John Wayne Whiskey Experiment, Amnesty, Black Cheese, Crown Of Thorns, Ruins Of Sovereign,Hellcamino, The Jager Brothers, The Rainmakers, Aberration, among others.

A true purveyor of all things hardcore, metal, blues, and beyond.

Also a classically trained guitarist.

Drummer for The John Wayne Whiskey Experiment: 2007-2012

Is married and has a 6 year old son.

Has shared the stage with notables such as Century Media recording artists: The Agonist; Metal Blade Records' "Psyopus"; Squad Five-O, Norma Jean, UnderOath, Trust Company, Sister Hazel, Kevin Kinney(Drivin' N' Cryin'), Kansas, and others

Lives in Huntsville,Alabama

Plays classical, acoustic, and electric guitar; also plays mandolin, piano, drums, and sings