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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'You Can Pretty Much Say I'm A Hypocrite'

In the June 2014 issue of Decibel magazine, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked to explain why he chose to release a mostly instrumental album in this year's "Inferno" after advising aspiring musicians in a recent interview that they should avoid instrumental music because it's a dead...

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Inferno

Guitar instrumental records are almost guaranteed to be self-indulgent vehicles you can take or leave, but just about every metalhead has Marty Friedman's new album "Inferno" on his or her radar — and with damned good reason. Friedman, of course, has been long residing in Tokyo and quietly working o...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Inferno' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Inferno", the new solo album from former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, sold around 2,100 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 186 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD was released on May 26 via Prosthetic Records (except in Japan, where the album was...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Talks To 'Do You Know Jack?' About 'Inferno' Album (Audio)

Jack Antonio conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman on the June 1 episode of "Do You Know Jack?" radio show on CJIM Montreal. You can now listen to the chat using the Mixcloud player below. Friedman's new solo album, "Inferno", was released on May 27 via Prosthetic Reco...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Hasselt Concert

Fan-Filmed video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's May 17 concert at Muziekodroom in Hasselt, Belgium can be seen below. Friedman's new solo album, "Inferno", was released on May 27 via Prosthetic Records. The CD — which was recorded primarily in Los Angeles with engineer Chris R...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN, GUS G., HERMAN LI Perform BLACK SABBATH's 'Symptom Of The Universe' In London (Video)

"Guitar Universe 2014" tourmates Marty Friedman (MEGADETH) and Gus G. (OZZY OSBOURNE, FIREWIND) were joined by Herman Li (DRAGONFORCE) on stage this past Wednesday (May 21) at O2 Academy Islington, London, England to play a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Symptom Of The Universe". Fan-fi...

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Song Preview: MARTY FRIEDMAN Collaborates With RODRIGO Y GABRIELA On 'Wicked Panacea'

A two-minute video clip of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman talking about his new song "Wicked Panacea", which is a collaboration with the flamenco/metal acoustic guitar duo RODRIGO Y GABRIELA, can be seen below. The track is taken from Friedman's new solo album, "Inferno", which will be rel...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Pro-Shot Footage Of 'Undertow' Performance From NAMM

Professionally filmed video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performing the song "Undertow" from his forthcoming solo album, "Inferno", at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which took place January 23-26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, C...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Talks To myRockworld About 'Inferno' Album (Audio)

Alex Werkmeister of myRockworld recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Friedman's new solo album, "Inferno", will be released in late May via Prosthetic Records (except in Japan, where the album will be...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Talks To KAAOS TV In Helsinki (Video)

Kaaos TV conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman on May 2 at Nosturi in Helsinki, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. Friedman's new solo album, "Inferno", will be released in late May via Prosthetic Records (except in Japan, where the album will be made available...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: Lyric Video For 'Sociopaths' Song

The official lyric video for the song "Sociopaths" from former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman can be seen below. The track, a collaboration with REVOCATION guitar whiz David Davidson, is taken from Friedman's new solo album, "Inferno", which will be released in late May via Prosthetic Records (ex...

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Video: Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs At Sweden's 'Stockholm Rocks' Festival

A 31-minute compilation of clips of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's May 3 performance at the Stockholm Rocks festival at Tyrol in Stockholm, Sweden can be seen below. Friedman's new solo album, "Inferno", will be released in late May via Prosthetic Records (except in Japan, where the albu...

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Video: MARTY FRIEDMAN, GUS G. Cover BLACK SABBATH's 'Symptom Of The Universe' In Finland

Fan-filmed video footage of Marty Friedman (ex-MEGADETH) and Gus G. (FIREWIND, OZZY OSBOURNE) performing a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Symptom Of The Universe" on May 1 at Klubi in Tampere, Finland during their "Guitar Universe 2014" European tour can be seen below. Friedman's new so...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: New Solo Track 'Meat Hook' Available For Streaming

"Meat Hook", a brand new song from former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track, a collaboration with "blackjazz" rebel Jørgen Munkeby (SHINING) on vocals and saxophone, is taken from Friedman's new solo album, "Inferno", which will be released in la...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Launches 'Full Shred' Column IN GUITAR WORLD

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has launched a new column and video series through Guitar World magazine, "Full Shred With Marty Friedman". Check out the first clip below. Says Friedman in his introductory message: "Hello, and welcome to my new [Guitar World] instructional column. It's good...