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Mike Leon

Not to be confused with Mike DeLeon or Mike Leon Grosch.
Mike Leon
Leon performing with Soulfly in 2023
Leon performing with Soulfly in 2023
Background information
Born
Michael Joseph Leon

(1987-04-20) April 20, 1987 (age 39)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Genres
OccupationBassist
Years active2000s–present
Formerly of

Michael Joseph Leon[1] (born April 20, 1987)[2] is an American musician. He was the bassist in Havok, Soulfly, The Absence, Cavalera Conspiracy, and CKY.

Biography

Leon first played the violin in school, while also singing in a choir before picking up guitar after discovering Metallica. He acquired his first bass when he was 10.[3] His influences include Cliff Burton, Flea and Steve Harris, as well as Justin Chancellor and David Ellefson.[3]

Leon's first significant band was The Absence, a Florida-based melodic death metal band which has also featured Jeramie Kling (later of Massacre, Venom Inc., and Overkill), Taylor Nordberg (later of Soilwork, Massacre, and Deicide), and Joey Concepcion (later of Sanctuary, Dark Tranquillity, and Arch Enemy). Leon played with The Absence from 2007 until he was fired in 2021. He has stated that his dismissal was not amicable.[4]

Leon (left) and David Sanchez performing with Havok in 2013

In 2013, Leon joined Havok, having previously supported the band with The Absence.[1] He played on their album Unnatural Selection (2013) before departing in 2015 and joining Soulfly.[5]

While still in Soulfly, he played in Cavalera Conspiracy (now known as Cavalera), a side project of Soulfly founder Max Cavalera and his brother Igor (both ex-Sepultura). He played with the band in 2017,[6] 2018–2019,[7] and 2022.[8]

Leon played with Soulfly for 10 years, playing on two of their studio albums, Ritual (2018) and Totem (2022). He left the band in April 2025 to "pursue other opportunities".[9]

In July 2025, he joined CKY, having previously been a fan of the band. He made his debut at the Vans Warped tour that same month.[10] On February 20, 2026, he announced on Instagram that he left CKY [11] however a video statement from frontman Chad I Ginsburg contested this narrative, advising the band fired Leon due to disagreements about touring and money, stating “I don't know what Mike Leon is talking about in his post. However, I do know the facts and the facts are, Mike, and you know them too, is that we fired you last night because you hate dogs and you didn't want to tour with the dogs and you wanted more money and you weren't happy with anything ever. So unfortunately it's not working out, Mike.” [12]

References

  1. ^ a b Cain, Deckard (June 16, 2013). "Havok's Michael Joseph Leon talks about touring and their new album". The Slumbering Ent. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  2. ^ Audio, Nordstrand. "Mike Leon". Nordstrand Audio. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  3. ^ a b K, Jeff (February 6, 2019). "Artist Spotlight: Mike Leon (Soulfly/The Absence)". The ESP Guitar Company. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  4. ^ wookubus (October 25, 2021). "Mike Leon Vents On Being Fired From The Absence". Theprp.com. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  5. ^ Lach, Stef (September 18, 2015). "Soulfly recruit Havok bassist Mike Leon". Louder. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  6. ^ Dyroff, Denny (October 23, 2017). "On Stage (Spotlight): The Cavalera brothers cement their metal legacy | The Unionville Times". Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  7. ^ "Mike Leon on Facebook".
  8. ^ Hadusek, Jon (August 25, 2022). "Max and Iggor Cavalera announce Fall US tour celebrating classic Sepultura albums". Consequence. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  9. ^ "SOULFLY Parts Ways With Bassist MIKE LEON". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. April 9, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  10. ^ "CKY officially welcome SOULFLY bassist Mike Leon to the fold". lambgoat.com. July 28, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  11. ^ Leon, Mike (February 20, 2026). "Ey everyone, I want to you know that my time with CKY has come to an end". Instagram. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  12. ^ Leon, Mike (February 21, 2026). "Frontman Claims He Was Fired". Stereogum. Retrieved February 21, 2026.

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