Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist Promoting New Solo Album With Japanese TV Appearances

March 12, 2008

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's web site has been updated with the following message:

"Marty's latest album, 'Future Addict', was released in Japan by Avex today! March started with Marty in full promotion mode, including live appearances on several TV programs, including two of the longest-running programs in the history of television, 'Waratte Ii Tomo' and 'Nodo Jiman'.

"Promotion continues throughout March including in-store appearances/autograph sessions in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. Marty as well as Jeremy Colson [Marty's drummer/vocalist] will be there to answer fan questions, talk about the new record and more and possibly launch into an impromptu jam or two. If you are in Japan, be sure to show up and say hello! Rules apply so please check the Japanese side of this site for details.

"A brand new official Japanese fan page is open NOW to commemorate the release of 'Future Addict'. Check out www.martyfan.com for details and watch it grow!

"Marty is to begin as a regular on two new TV shows starting mid-March, broadcast times and more details to come.

"Big NEW movie news to be reported soon — stay tuned for details. Live news and an exclusive interview with Marty for this site also on the way.

"Along with songs from Brian May, Sarah Brightman and Enigma, Marty's song 'Rock Box' is included on the album 'Fuji Television Racing Her' from Toshiba EMI in Japan.

"Marty Friedman 'Exhibit A - Live in Europe' is to be released the last week of March in Europe by Mascot Records. This is the exact same version as the Japanese version, the only difference is the cover which is a digipak for Europe. 'Exhibit A - Live in Europe' is Marty's first and only live album (recorded in Holland on the 2007 'Loudspeaker' tour).

"The U.S. release date is August 19."

Marty Friedman's eighth solo album, "Future Addict", features reworked, reconstructed and completely remade versions of some of the coolest songs from Marty's entire career. According to a posting on Friedman's web site, "everything from his first band, DEUCE, to his current Japanese stuff, it is all in there and all of it is on steroids. There are also three new songs including the first single, 'Simple Mystery'. Vocals on the entire album are handled by none other than Marty's longtime drummer Jeremy Colson, making his worldwide vocal debut! This album is an amazing introduction to Marty's illustrious career, as well as the beginning of an exciting new era of his music. U.S. and Euro releases to follow, more info on that to come."

"Simple Mystery", the brand new video from Marty Friedman, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in the Los Angeles area in January.

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