Mike Patton is an American vocalist known for his wide vocal range and genre-crossing projects, fronting bands and leading solo and collaborative works.

Best known as the lead singer of Faith No More and a founding member of Mr. Bungle, Patton has led and collaborated on numerous projects (Fantômas, Tomahawk, Peeping Tom) and is noted for experimental vocal techniques and diverse musical styles.

DeBaser reviews celebrate Mike Patton's theatrical live shows and wide-ranging vocal experiments. The Italian-themed Mondo Cane draws particular attention for its orchestral reinterpretation. Reviews note strong collaborators (Rahzel, Dub Trio, Roy Paci, John Zorn) and a stage persona that mixes irony and virtuosity.

For:Fans of experimental rock, alternative metal, vocal virtuosity and listeners curious about Italian classic reinterpretations.

 That postmodern thing (how else to define it?) that bears the name Mike Patton was playing in Pordenone the other night.

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 Eleven slaps in the face, beautiful beautiful, resounding, thunderous.

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 That rascal Michel(e) Patton(e) has been observing us, studying us, and, particularly in this sortie brimming with vocal Italian flair, gives the impression that, aside from the deserved tribute to these timeless Italian gems, he's playfully pulling our leg: albeit always with that mischievous, conspiratorial smile etched beneath his well-groomed hawk-like mustache.

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