MIKHAIL is a symphonic progressive metal band from Maryland, USA. Originally formed in 2004 as a solo project for Mijail Salazar. The project would later become a full band in 2006. The first concert was played in 2008 and would follow many performances. (One of which saw the band open for Stratovarius and Pagans Mind.) The band went through multiple line up changes but would release their debut album, Ich Hatte Viel Bekümmernis on December 19th of 2013.