Mike Tracy

• Def Leppard Tribute touring on the East Coast
• Engaged audiences to foster interactive, memorable music experiences.
• Directed backup vocalists during performances and recordings.
• Played at many festivals and concerts over national tour.
• Expanded fan base and supported music by promoting talent on social media and leveraging current online video trends.

• New Englands Finest Judas Priest Tribute Band with past performances at Showcase Live & Indian Ranch.
• Performed live shows, enhancing audience engagement through guitar solos.
• Performed complex guitar solos in live and studio settings.

HAMMER DOWN HARD was formed in the Fall of 2017, currently based out of Wakefield Michigan and has featured some of the finest musicians in the hard rock and heavy metal music genre. LONNIE HAMMER, along with fellow songwriter and producer Justin Rimer (Cross Trax Studio), composed songs with a modern hard rock edge that blends into well-grounded metal.

LONNIE HAMMER, as the songwriter, vocalist/frontman, and studio drummer, branched out into new territory musically and lyrically with HAMMER DOWN HARD, by pushing deep into the creative realms of himself.

The debut album, "Total Annihilation", showcases all-star guest performances by members of:

SHINEDOWN

CANDLEBOX

SALIVA

GREAT WHITE

BLACK OAK ARKANSAS

RIOT

TWELVE STONES

WINGER

SURRENDER THE FALL

• Fronted By Andrew Freeman (Last in Line), Matt Star (Ace Frehley) drums, Mike Tracy (Hammer Down Hard) on Lead guitar
• Directed backup vocalists, ensuring cohesive and impactful performances.
• Performed live for television audiences and theater productions, delivering high-quality musical presentations.
• Engaged audiences, enhancing interactive and memorable music experiences.
• Recorded multiple takes of each part until desired results were achieved.
• Performed complex guitar solos in live and studio settings.