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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Didn't Think MEGADETH Were Aggressive Enough!'

Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Ultimate-Guitar.com: How does living in Japan and working in the music scene there compare to when you were living and working in the U.S? Marty Friedman: It'...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist To Guest On 'The Classic Metal Show'

"The Classic Metal Show", which airs Saturday nights between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. via www.theclassicmetalshow.com, has issued the following update on the program's March 24 episode: "This week on 'The Classic Metal Show' the guys will be in full interview mode as they will get the chance to talk...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Pens Japanese Pop Hit

According to a posting on former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site, Japanese pop superstar KOTOKO's new single, "Kirei na Senritsu" — which was written by Friedman and features a guest appearance by the guitarist — entered the Japanese pop chart at No. 18 this week. "Kirei na Sen...

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Guitarist RON JARZOMBEK Issues Update On BLOTTED SCIENCE Project

BLOTTED SCIENCE, the instrumental extreme metal project featuring guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK),bassist Alex Webster (CANNIBAL CORPSE),and drummer Charlie Zeleny (BEHOLD...THE ARCTOPUS, JORDAN RUDESS),is putting the finishing touches on its debut album, entitled "The Machinati...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN To Record Live Album On European Tour

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Be a part of Marty's upcoming live album! Marty will be recording the shows on his upcoming European tour (starting March 31st) for his new live album to be released later this year. Be there,...

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MEGADETH's New Version Of 'A Tout Le Monde' To Feature LACUNA COIL's SCABBIA

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed that the first single off the group's upcoming "United Abominations" album will be a re-recorded version of the band's "Youthanasia" classic "A Tout Le Monde". The 2007 version is a duet with LACUNA COIL's Cristina Scabbia and is said to be more uptempo th...

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JASON BECKER: 'I Have Love For Life'

Guitar World magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Jason Becker (DAVID LEE ROTH, CACOPHONY). A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Q: Because of your physical limitations, has your creativity been sparked in new areas? Jason Becker: I remember when I was first...

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BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Guitarist Mixes Music From BRAND NEW SIN, CINDER ROAD

BEAUTIFUL CREATURES guitarist Anthony Focx has issued the following update: "Be sure to check out AEROSMITH's new version of 'Back in the Saddle' as the theme song for NASCAR on ESPN; it should be debuting at the end of February. It was recorded by Marti Frederiksen, and mixed by me. I've also worke...

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JASON BECKER: 'The Legendary Guitar Of…' DVD Due In April

Hot Licks has set an April 10 release date for JASON BECKER's "The Legendary Guitar Of…" DVD. With a running time of 91 minutes, the disc's contents is described as follows: "Jason Becker is one of the world's most moving, innovative, and awe-inspiring guitarists and musicians. At 17, he recorded th...

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3FACED: 'Found Myself' Video Posted Online

3FACED, the Southern California-based band featuring guitarist/vocalist Patrick Kennison (formerly of UNION UNDERGROUND) and bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, DISTURBED, STATIC-X),has released its debut CD, "Married to the Wreckage", produced by former EVANESCENCE guitarist/songwriter Ben Moody (KE...

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FOZZY Frontman Chats About Heavy Metal, THE POLICE Reunion; Video Available

Zach Selwyn of "Attack of the Show" recently chatted and sang with wrestler/FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho about heavy metal, THE POLICE reunion, his upcoming memoirs, and the rumors about his return to wrestling. Watch the interview at G4's The Feed. As previously reported, FOZZY's cover of the JUDAS...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Loudspeaker' To Receive U.S. Release In March

Shrapnel Records has set a March 13 release date for the new solo album from former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, entitled "Loudspeaker". According to a press release, "Loudspeaker" is an album that will change all preconceptions about instrumental albums. It is an emotionally fueled work of ge...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Confirms Band Lineup, Dates For European Solo Tour

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will embark on a European solo tour in April. Joining Marty in his touring band will be guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER),drummer Jeremy Colson and bassist Chris Catero. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Apr. 01 - NL - Lantaarn, Hellendoorn Apr. 02 -...

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EMINENCE: European Tour Dates Announced

Brazilian extreme metallers EMINENCE will embark on "The God Of All Mistakes Tour" tour of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Czech Republic in March/April. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 30 - Cafe Bizarr - Trebur, Germany Mar. 31 - Martigny CERM - Inhumanus Festival - Switzerland Apr. 01 - Bac...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Japanese TV Appearances Detailed

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Those of you with access to Japanese TV be sure not to miss Marty's Friday night appearances on two consecutive weeks of Tamori Club's 'Sola Mimi Awards' on February 2 and February 9! A special...