Mike V. is the former singer of Chaos Theory, a Denver Colorado based Metal… Read Full Bio ↴Mike V. is the former singer of Chaos Theory, a Denver Colorado based Metal/Hip-hop crossover group of the 1990's. Mike V.'s solo project, also from the 90s, is hip-hop without the metal.

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Mike V. Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by Mike V.:

Another City Another city and I’m walking around Pounding pavement puttin…
Days I discovered skateboarding in punk rock music when I was 14 …
Mike V and The Rats Hoje eu vou de jaguar do ano Chinelo e bermuda nao…
Never Give Up I'll never Give in, I'll never, ever give up You come…

The Days I discovered skateboarding in punk rock music when I was 14 …
The Stand Words are written Things are said Feelings get hurt But feel…
The War Did they get you to hate Did they destroy your faith Did…

Viewpoint I don’t see the world as a half empty glass I…

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@berrics

3y↑52

Buy Mike V's limited edition SIGNED Battle Scars deck here (while supplies last!): 👉https://canteen.theberrics.com/collections/autographed/Autographed

@petrkapucian2295

3y↑2

CHRIS JOSLIN NEXT!

@berrics

3y↑2

@@petrkapucian2295 he doesn't fall much 😈

@ablestarofficial8117

3y↑1

Was that even him in the 9 club interview?

@LLusion

3y↑801

this has to be the greatest episode of the series. not only is every single injury gnarly af, but Mike V is such a great story teller, he really makes you almost feel the pain. idk how this dude is still skating lmao

@joefaller9664

3y↑9

I think Helmets are a big reason Mike has been able to continue to skate into his older years. Same with guys like Tony or Cab.. I believe Mike has said before that Helmets have prolonged his career, as he didn’t wear them when he was younger.

@Ventitrer

Exactly

@miguelmeraz6759

3y↑1

My exact thoughts……

@SKATEGRAFFDANK

3y↑1

Haven't heard Story Teller since high-school

@isak8059

3y↑6

Malto and Mike V has the best ones, jaws is pretty good too imo

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@JLNightmare

3y↑788

"There's a lot more, but we don't want this to turn into a 5 hour Nine Club." ...YES WE DO! :) I could listen to Mike V telling stories for days.

@eeeeric1966

3y↑10

Podcast material… I could listen/watch this for hours!

@thejxkid2

3y↑10

Yea part 2?

@lIPLUG

3y↑1

@benfergusonskatetilldeath

3y↑3

Well,. Ahhh,. Yes , exactly...!!!

@pauliewalnuts5241

3y↑4

I wish He would just start his own podcast already.

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@gamerscore88

3y↑349

Mike V was one of my heroes growing up, not for his skating but for his "only on my terms" attitude. Dude will always be a legend.

@JStack

3y↑5

Seeing videos of him fighting back when it was other skaters or security inspired me. Doesn’t matter what the size or authority differences are, express yourself (aka fight)

@lifewithmarleyandjon4616

3y↑2

I have the same sentiment

@sambailey7066

3y↑3

I loved that video of him fighting 4 people at once n kicking all there asses

@mrjellow

I thought he was a douche. Arrogant, no respect and a know it all.

@J.G.Wentworth69420

2y↑2

@@lifewithmarleyandjon4616 Stunning and brave

@wyattflp6163

3y↑209

Dude is tough as nails. Crazy how the doc says you'll never skate again and then u prove him wrong. Shows what you can do if you're really passionate about something.

@tornoofo17

3y↑11

And what pills you can get your hands on.

@Vikanuck

42w↑7

I’ve been told by 3 different doctors my skating days are done.
I’m 37 now and everything hurts all the time, but I’ll be skating until my legs officially give out.

…and the comment before this one is 100% right 😂

@PowuhToSeven

33w

My inspiration is Tony Iommy for getting the tips of his fingers chopped off and still becoming the grandfather of metal.

@mochster

3y↑257

Thats a living legend right there. True badass

@Unlockingparadoxes

3y↑3

very much agreed. this man is legendary and really humble and chill.

@McHannigans

3y↑87

this man lived through every thought i get whenever i do anything on my board

@DJD02

3y↑3

Lmao

@segafrog

3y↑219

i'm normally fine with this series and the skater's descriptions of their injuries, but for some reason Mike's 'peeled thumb' story had me feeling light-headed & freaked out ill! 😱

@newvocabulary

3y↑4

Wuss.

@zombie3317

3y↑48

@@newvocabulary “wuss” bruh what are you 12? 💀

@newvocabulary

3y↑7

@@zombie3317 wussssssssssssssssss

@uroprop

3y↑2

dude i did that too ppl laughed and i bled like a pig

@matthewking7191

3y↑4

Because Mike is a master story teller. That's why the his nine club went over 5 hours lol but he's really good at describing it all.

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@UrbanOutlawsSk8Co

3y↑179

Mike is the nicest (scary guy) ever. If anyone has the pleasure to meet him, take it. He's a great human

@bobkilla430

3y↑12

He's the first pro I ever talked to. we had ~10 min conversation at asr (rip) in 05. Like you said really nice guy.

@alZiiHardstylez

Scary? Dude's like 5'7 with a heavy case of the little man syndrome.

@DoctorSess

3y↑9

Yeah I’ve met him a few times he’s actually cool. I also saw him get his ass kicked outside of a dive in Westminster, CA. Mike kinda had it coming that time as he took a cheap shot at the guy’s little brother. Ended up starting a massive brawl though and the cops came.

@timeslowingdown

3y↑1

@@DoctorSess lmao

@legend7951

Interesting, I've mostly heard of him being a prick but I guess there's probably a reason he was being one

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@d.j.casanova960

3y↑26

Most people don’t realize Mike V is one of the founding legends. Dude is 51 and still skating, it’s like Kelly Hart said on the nine club, skating keeps you young.

@whatever4561

3y↑28

omg dude not even four minutes in and im feeling sick. Mike V is gnarly tough

@Recessio

3y↑28

The illustrations on this one were absolutely hilarious, and Mike is such a good storyteller too

@wickedcityrips2409

3y↑38

I’ll never forget when mike v was at a demo in houston and he was trying a huge drop to tranny. He kept slamming and slamming (blood dripping from his arm), but yet he still kept getting back up there and trying until he landed it. Everyone went crazy. Such an inspiration to see in person!

@goofballH2

3y↑30

what a legend. this is by far the most comprehensive Battle Scars yet. i could listen to him for 5 hours lol

@MrWhatever1234567

3y↑90

History man. It’s so cool to know things like this. Makes me want to go take a slam for Mike

@xxpr1m1tiv3xx

3y↑2

I’m dead lmaoooo!

@idmhead0160

3y↑3

Makes me want to be more careful on my board. I took a face slam in December. Wasn't as bad as the one he described, but, broke my nose. Don't ever want to do that again. I wear a helmet now.

@J.G.Wentworth69420

@@idmhead0160 So you wear a full face bmx helmet now?

@idmhead0160

2y↑3

@@J.G.Wentworth69420 No. But a standard helmet sticks out far enough that I'm pretty sure I would have been totally fine when I slammed.

@rauri7705

3y↑24

"your at a demooo , you can not get knocked out " has me crying rn from laughter

@p1rz666

3y↑45

He has taken more slams than most people... Mike you're da man!

@constantinestamos6615

3y↑17

How Mike V can walk, let alone skate, is beyond me. This guy has the warrior’s spirit for sure.

@oldmate3152

2y↑27

I like how in most of these stories theres always a doctor that says "you will never skate again" and these legends take that as a challenge hah.

@y0LAs_

3y↑98

Dude this is so hardcore! Mike V really stood up to his reputation! The first slam would have traumatized me, he has so much strength and will! Is he still skating to this day?

@berrics

3y↑29

You know it! 🛹💪

@y0LAs_

3y↑7

@@berrics That's amazing ⚡

@idmhead0160

3y↑2

@@y0LAs_ If you haven't seen it, watch the Nine Club episode with him. It's a good one.

@y0LAs_

3y↑1

@@idmhead0160 Thank you I will!

@idmhead0160

3y↑2

@@y0LAs_ There are two of them. Watch the first one first. It's better. 5 hours long, no exaggeration.

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@mykep28

3y↑5

I've said this before... I could listen to Mike tell stories for days. He has had such an interesting and long career. He's been one of my favorite skaters since the early 90s. I remember calling him on the phone at the local skate shop when he was in town for a demo. He has always been so cool. He is an absolute legend. Thank you Mike for sharing your stories and everything you do for skating.

@Jeff9202

3y↑6

Now in my mid-40s, Mike was always my favorite in the old Public Domain VHS days. Aside from Rodney in the earlier vids of course.
These guys were true positive influences on a lot of of us kids while just trying to have fun.
Thanks.

@sebastianschmidt1860

3y↑18

Still my favorite Skater. But also one of my favorite people on the World. Always true to himself. Thanks for beeing out there Mike!

@Morbidia

3y↑3

Gosh what a story. You know when you see someone at the skatepark break their arm and a while bone sticks though and nobody can skate and everyone feel wobbly and pale with weakness. Thats how i felt hearing Mikes battle scars. + the artwork is amazing.

@GrowingDownUnder

3y↑44

Love hearing these stories, Matt Hoffman has the record for most injured person in the world with the most severe injuries. And I think Travis Pastrana is the second most injured person. But i'm sure there's a lot of skaters with a lot of injuries too

@josefk.122

Matt Hoffman is a psychopath. Legend!

@dzthakid8685

3y↑3

Mike V and Danny Way prob are at the top too

@whodat1884

@@dzthakid8685 bucky lasek and Bob burnquist also.

@MartinKohoutekchannel

3y↑2

He keeps reminding why he is one of my absolute favorites again, and again and again. What an ultimate LEGEND🤯💯🔥❤️

@braedencreech8713

3y↑6

Such good story telling, the sounds are spot on. Absolutely amazing

@sim0h

3y↑6

Mikes a big part of my childhood! Love to see it!

@huxm5259

3y↑3

I have a painting of mike V doing a street plant on my wall. I look at it every single day and think about how he has grown as a person over the years. Such an inspirational skater and person.

@dustinsmith7758

3y↑11

Thank you Mike Vallely for this ❤

@khairiaswad4398

3y↑11

My first idol, watch him in “Elementality”.. the reason I’m in to skateboarding. Hope to see you soon Mike V! Love from 🇲🇾

@lekolega

3y↑10

he's kinda one of the best guys to tell stories about injuries

@gabekardashian

3y↑3

This Battle Scar episode is brutal ❤️ big ups! Thanks!

@jevernlauder4632

29w↑1

His storytelling is superb!

@NinetysixRs

3y↑2

Met him in a demo at a skatepark about 11 years ago. He killed it and was super cool with all the fans. Always a fan of Mike V

@versnellingspookie

3y↑3

We need a part 2 Mike!

@Dommy_D

3y↑21

Let’s go I love the battle scars videos!!

@berrics

3y↑6

❤👊

@Skater6453

2y↑2

Mike V always has been and always will be the definition of both passion and toughness in skateboarding.

@haydenfulcher7627

3y↑1

Currently recovering from a ankle break after skating and these videos oddly make me feel better about the injury, broke it in 3 places and just got surgery

@karilast1395

3y↑1

Got the opportunity to hang with Vallely on the 2005 Projekt Revolution tour. what a dude. hearing stories like these right from the horses' mouth is treasured times. Dude is real.

@yoeNziv

3y↑3

YEAH! MikeV is iconic skater our time! Love him style and his take on and contribution to skateboarding!

@orrygel

3y↑8

You think your badass til you watch this. Skating right after you break your pelvis, absolute legend

@jimtobakos1933

Mike V is a true legend. He has stayed a favorite of mine for over 20 years at this point. So glad to see him still ripping after all these injuries.

@RandomVideoCircus

3y↑1

This dude’s stories are insane. I had to stop and start the video a few times because each time he would tell a story, I would have to pause it, take a break, and then resume it, lol.

@globalwarming8883

same here

@That1Guygames916

3y↑2

What a childhood hero this man is, the epitome of 90s extreme sports

@colinhawks2469

3y↑14

Yo, shout out to all the homies dealing with injuries right now! I’m dealing with one too. We’ll be back out tearing it up soon enough!

@trw45q

3y↑2

3 months past ACL Reconstruction after 3 years of skating without it, other leg also worked on for when a car hit me(Tibial fracture) hah and I'm already feeling the big day getting closer and closer! @ 34 y o

@Correc7edAura

2y↑3

"Where's my board!?" Clunk! I was laughing for like a full 5 mins from that one

@ProdByClockwerk

3y↑65

If this video would’ve came out 30 years ago no one would still be saying “Vuh-lay-lee’

@kbtoyz55

3y↑6

For sure, man. Grew up saying it wrong 😂

@LoveSpellzFB

3y↑6

Bro I've been a huge Mike V fan growing up and I still said it Valaylee until right now, I feel shame at the fact I have been mispronouncing his name for the last 20 years and still can't bring myself to say valllely instead of Valaylee. Mike Vallely and Ukelele no longer rhyme and I'm sad

@GodofLovers

3y↑1

It's how I thought it was pronounced lol

@nnoffuture

Never said that cus I can read

@LoveSpellzFB

3y↑4

@@nnoffuture Wow dude you're so cool :D

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@oifvet7487

3y↑10

One of my all time favorite skaters. He sent me a board and an autograph when I was in Iraq in 2004... I still have the pic,the board was used very well...never got to say thanks... But Mike if you are watching, THANK YOU MAN...USA SSG RET Jacob Flores

@Dankelheit

3y↑3

That's badass. Was it a complete skateboard or just a deck and were you allowed to skate?

@oifvet7487

3y↑3

@@Dankelheit I did skate in Iraq... We had a basketball court and I'd practice flat grounds

@PaleHorseO.o

3y↑3

My left and right shoulders have both chronically and extremely painfully dislocated to my posterior for almost a decade, and it is for real super depressing. Gotta get the surgeries done.

@easymac24

3y↑3

What a savage.🤘 One of these injuries would probably have me never touching a skateboard again. The duct tape on the head wound is classic.

@gameboysleepyd4277

3y↑9

I want a part 2. The way he tells stories had me rolling

@RaNin07

31w

Watching this with a broken collarbone some how this video took all my worries away i just hope i don't break it again or at least not within a year YOU'RE A BEAST MIKE

@mikearisbrocken8507

Mike V is one of the best story tellers in skateboarding. He's actually fun to listen, not to disrespect the rest, but most are not that eloquent or engaging.

@mikearisbrocken8507

Probably matched only by Rodney Mullen.

@adamschanne8557

Mike v is a true professional, maybe even a national treasure. I could listen to any of his stories

@lifewithmarleyandjon4616

Mike V is such a badass! I love his grit, he inspired me to go big or go home. I started skating in 1999 and even though he wasn't super technical but he went harder than anyone else and I took that to heart.

@ethanhodges7278

3y↑7

By far the gnarliest slams on battle scars 🤣😭💀

@anleblan

3y↑5

man i got to say i knew these would gnarly, im feeling all the pain from every one!!!!!!!

@jsk8et

3y↑1

So many slams. Just one clip. He’s such a compelling storyteller!

@joshuaking1749

3y↑3

I remember a demo with Black Label (I think) in Fountain, CO and Mike was so cool. I was probably a weird ass kook kid star struck, but it was such a dope demo and experience.

@e.o752

Praise to the person who does the art they seem to have a lot of fun with the descriptions

@Backlashed

3y↑7

Every one of these end with "so I didn't go to the hospital..." lol

@ZuZuPaPa88

3y↑4

Oh my god he had one of the heaviest slams in skateboarding. Unbelievable!

@Coleman_H

3y↑1

that slam he took at Berrics would have ended my life prob lmao

@ZuZuPaPa88

@@Coleman_H gosh yes! That was mental. I had a little slam and my knee is so messed up I haven’t been skating for 2 months. The doctor said probably 3 more months without skating 😢 I don’t know how these people just keep going. Haha

@50megatondiplomat28

I would be happy to watch nine hours of Mike V slam stories.

@SebastianRodriguez-cq3qu

Natas, Gonz, MV...golden triad of street skateboarding.
I remember watching that footage of him skating a coastal side, I could not believe how he could manage to ride fast and then tailslide the board to a sudden stop like someone where stopping the video.
Goat hands down.

@0nlyCF

3y↑1

Great storytelling this guy. Legend!

@sambailey7066

3y↑3

Damn thinking back to watching the hawk tour, from what I remember he looked completely fine and you would've never known he broke his foot like that less than 2 months earlier

@hankhenry15

Jesus Mike!!!! Im definitely all for a 5 hour berrics edition of battle scars mike v2 edition.

@samuelcano9042

The gnarliest of the gnarliest. Legend

@k6nga

3y↑1

i was at the west chester demo in 2005 when i was 5 years old thats one of my earliest memories hahaha i remember watching him being rolled into the ambulance it was crazy. was hoping he would mention that

@nardisify

3y↑8

Seriously, does this guy even age? he's like 20 years my senior and looks great.

@chewymyguy7739

3y↑3

The original badass that stood up for skateboarding! Hell yeah!

@starving_artist4139

I met Mike V at Woodward east in 2007. He shook my hand and signed my board. Coolest dude I’ve ever met!

@locksmithdb5987

Mike V is a legend! I love the way he skates. I grew up skating in that Era of big boards.

@lo0nytnt

3y↑3

Me thinking I want to be as good as Mike V and then hearing what it takes....I will keep working on my ollie

@subsamadhi

3y↑4

I met him at his house once haha. I did some construction work there long time ago. Nice guy. Met his wife too

@zackk5116

waited in woodfield mall to see this guy and he stayed hours late to see everyone. good man

@mrsickwick

Mike V was me and my buddies idol growing up. This video says every reason why that was the case. Mike is a badass!

@shnarfshnurf

3y↑2

I was laughin my ass off at that duct tape ơn the head just imagining him still skatin thể demo 😂😂

@Jokerasmaw

Omg... I wasn't expecting his battle scars to be THIS gnarly... I knew Mike Vallely was hardcore but dang dude.... Dang

@Serg7398

3y↑7

When he talks about his first injury with the broken nose, I picture the whole scenario in the New Jersey level from THUG. Anybody else think that way?

@lavenderllamamusic

3y↑1

Yes! I instantly thought of that too. Specifically the area where you beat Sparrow’s score. That spot had to be inspired by Mike V’s bank spot

@Serg7398

@@lavenderllamamusic Yes. That spot exactly.

@quinnhowell359

The Berry Zeriski shoutout was amazing

@jacksmiththeboss

3y↑2

A Mike fight compilation would be great

@globalwarming8883

those already exist and you know it... inane commment

@TheSultan1470

@@globalwarming8883 Welcome to YT comment section

@monkeyd.strandyy5646

Mike V is truly such a NJ Punk he’s such an amazing hometown hero you can’t not love him

@Skatox

This is the best episode ever!

@TheVideogamemaster9

3y↑13

This is why I refuse to do anything other than flatground and freestyle. No street, no vert, no grinds XD

@AtomMachinerule

3y↑1

True warrior... coming back from those injuries and destroying the barrics 👏🏻🙏🏻 . Also that one foot japan cartoon is classic 🤣🤣

@juggern8

I was living and skating in Springfield, MO in 1990. I didn't get to attend that demo, but that wallride incident was the stuff of legend. Everybody at Radz skatepark talked about it for years. Hoped he'd mention it when I hit the link.

@globalwarming8883

absolutely incredible.

@gnarguru2054

Mike is a real one. That isn’t up for debate.

@jonmars789chicnstu4

3y↑2

Called the doc, told him I took the cast off.
DOC: I never want to see you again
So then I was skating...LMAO 🤣 🤣 🤣

@KappaDaKappa

Love you Mike! Thanks for being an inspiration.

@charlesstewart2361

I grew up with u u skateboarding you were one of my biggest idols..Respect!!

@zaidgallegos121

18w

best episode yet

@Fo-Flats

Holy sh!t that kingpin story is nuts. The repeated shoulder injuries and that last foot injury... Mike V is insane. 😬

@kevinjenkins6986

1y↑3

God Mike V is the best storyteller… my favorite is about Ed Templeton having diarrhea when they were skating together (Ride channel “free lunch”)

@alexandredoyen8227

So interesting explains his progression and his choice of tricks. Thanks Mike V.

@Hellavit

We need to turn this into a sequel!

@Naptime48

currently on the sofa with broken & dislocated wrist, broken ribs, Yuge hematoma from waist to knee and two bruised black heels.....
thanx for the giggles x

@ScarfaceTHPS

50w

so crazy to hear mike v toured in my home city in 1990, from what my dad told me bam was here in about 2006 going to the local bars on an element tour or something like that.

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