September 12, 2008
Michael Troy proudly endorses the Hartke KM200 keyboard amplifier from Hartke Systems:
September 6, 2008
Here are a couple of shots from Michael showing off his new cables from Spectraflex! Look for Micheal using this great product on tour with Yngwie Malmsteen this fall!
September 4, 2008
Check out this fan video of Michael and the rest of Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force performing "You Don't Remember, I'll Never Forget" and "I'll See The Light" from their set at 2008's Rock the Bayou Festival this past Labor Day weekend:
August 10, 2008
Michael Troy would like to announce that he's signed an endorsement deal with Spectraflex Cables! Look for Micheal on tour, using Spectraflex products, with Yngwie Malmsteen this summer and fall!
August 10, 2008
Michael recently returned for a VERY successful tour of Europe and the UK with Yngwie Malmsteen! Here's some video of Michael and Yngwie trading licks at the Gods of Metal festival in Bologna, Italy:
The Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force 2008 US tour is upcoming, keep checking here and at the official Yngwie Malmsteen site for details!
May 16, 2008
Four new July dates in Spain for the Yngwie Malmsteen 2008 European tour just added! See the on tour page for all the details!
April 5, 2008
Seven new UK dates added to the Yngwie Malmsteen 2008 European tour in July. See the on tour page for all the details!
April 2, 2008
MICHAEL TROY will appear as a guest musician on Damnation, the upcoming release from Norwegian metal band Gaia Epicus. Other confirmed guest musicians appearing on the disc include Roland Grapow (Masterplan, ex-Helloween), Andreas Olsson (Narnia, Rob Rock), and Jonas Hörnqvist (Treasure Land).
Look for the record to be released some time in 2008!
February 26, 2008 Yngwie dot org today announced the tour lineup in support of Yngwie Malmsteen's upcoming CD (tentative release date July 2008). The touring band will include Yngwie on guitar, Tim "Ripper" Owens on vocals, Bjorn Englen on bass, Patrik Johansson on drums, and MICHAEL TROY on keyboards.
February 24, 2008
Michael's latest bit off press just hit the net; an in-depth interview with the good folks over at baroque and roll, discussing his work, his gear, and the latest tour with Yngwie Malmsteen. Read the interview here
February 2008:
After proving to be one of the more successful independent artists on myspace. MICHAEL TROY strikes out anew, launching www.michaeltroykeyboardist.com on the wider internet. While the Myspace profile will remain, www.michaeltroykeyboardist.com will serve as a clearinghouse for the latest MICHAEL TROY news and notes, as well as, of course, music.
January 2008:
MICHAEL TROY recently did an on-air interview with the "backyard rocker" on WBXQ in Altoona PA, discussing his body of work, particularly the 2007 road gig with Yngwie Malmsteen (audio no longer available).
December 2007:
MICHAEL TROY recently completed a seven show tour of South America and Mexico, playing keys for YNGWIE MALMSTEEN'S RISING FORCE! Here's the itinerary:
December 05, 2007: Curtiba, Brazil. Venue: Hellooch
December 06, 2007: Sao Paulo, Brazil. Venue: Citibank Hall
December 08, 2007: Buenos Aires, Argentina. Venue: El Teatro Flores (two shows)
December 09, 2007: Santiago, Chile. Venue: Teatro Caupolican
December 11, 2007: Monterrey, Mexico. Venue: Café Iguana
December 12, 2007: Mexico City, Mexico. Venue: Salon 21
October 2007:
MICHAEL TROY was featured as the "weekend warrior" profile in the October 2007 issue of Keyboard magazine. The piece by Ed Coury features lots of interesting information about MICHAEL's gear, influences, and life outside the music business. Click here to read it!
