Inspired by the likes of Def Leppard to get up on stage, he started his first band, PLUNGE, at age 12 with school friends.

In 2004 Mike returned to PLUNGE and the band signed with Union Entertainment Group (Nickelback, Hinder, Candlebox) manager John Greenberg.

Mike then began co-writing with different artists and producers such as Stacy Jones, SR-71 singer Mitch Allan, Holly Knight, Jack Blades, Jani Lane, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, John Corabi and many others.

With Producer/Song Writer Scott Stevens (Formerly of The Exies) he recorded the follow-up album entitled "Damage Control" with his CINDER ROAD cohorts and it was released in Japan only in 2010.

The band embarked on a Sold-Out tour of Japan in support of Michael Jackson Guitarist "Orianthi" in December 2010.