Michael Russo

Michael Russo is an American bassist for Kairos.

Personal Life
Michael was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 13, 1986. His parents were immigrants from Italy, and Michael is ethnically Southern Italian. He moved to Berkeley, California in 1995 and picked up bass shortly afterward. He helped form Kairos in 2004. He is in a long-standing relationship with Angelica Sanders.

Style and Influences
Michael's bass playing has bee described as "Ryan Martinie from Mudvayne and Fieldy from Korn had some fun in Italy," and Michael states that these two are his primary influences. Michael has also stated that he thinks bassists in general are too simplistic and don't push themselves. Michael also refuses to play with a pick, saying that it takes away that natural and emotional quality of the bass.