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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I'd Rather Chew Glass Than Listen To JIMI HENDRIX'
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has told Ultimate Guitar in a new interview that he is not a fan of the 1960s musician Jimi Hendrix. "I'd rather chew glass than listen to Hendrix," he said. "I never got Hendrix. When I think of Hendrix, an image comes in my mind about a lot ...August 11, 2015
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: The Response To 'Inferno' Has Blown My Mind
Alissa Ordabai of HardrockHaven.net recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. HardrockHaven.net: What inspired you to tour again in the U.S. after such a long break? Friedman: Pretty much the same thing that inspir...August 8, 2015
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How Greek Guitarist KOSTAS KARAMITROUDIS Became Known As GUS G.
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, was interviewed at Hungary's Fezen festival on July 29. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how he came up with his stage name Gus G. after ...August 7, 2015
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What Would It Take For MARTY FRIEDMAN To Play With MEGADETH Again?
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was interviewed for a recent episode of the "Metal Brainiac" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether his disillusionment with the American rock scene...August 4, 2015
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'The Best Thing About BABYMETAL Is The Fact That It's Very Polarizing'
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman Metalholic.com that he is a huge supporter of BABYMETAL, the offshoot of the Japanese pop idol group SAKURA GAKUIN that performs a distinctly Japanese mix of schoolgirl J-pop and heavy metal. Takayoshi Ohmura, the guitarist in Friedman's own solo band, is als...July 30, 2015
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MEGADETH: New Album Track Listing Revealed
MEGADETH recently finished recording its fifteenth album in a Nashville studio for a tentative late 2015 or early 2016 release. The production duties on the follow-up to 2013's "Super Collider" were handled by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and Toby Wright (ALICE IN CHAINS, KORN). The CD is currentl...July 28, 2015
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CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist/vocalist Mark Tremonti is a versatile cat. Most people would hardly suspect he has a soft spot for thrash, given the mainstream pop rocks he's put his name to in the past. Tremonti once attempted to assemble a thrasher supergroup with Jamey Jasta and Joey Jordison, D...July 27, 2015
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MEGADETH's KIKO LOUREIRO: How To Practice 'Holy Wars' And Be A Father At The Same Time
Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro — best known for his work with ANGRA — who joined MEGADETH earlier this year as the replacement for Chris Broderick, has uploaded video footage of him practicing the MEGADETH song "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" while being a father at the same time. Check out the...July 26, 2015
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MEGADETH Taps LAMB OF GOD Producer JOSH WILBUR For New Album Mix
MEGADETH has tapped Josh Wilbur (LAMB OF GOD, ALL THAT REMAINS, GOJIRA) to mix the band's fifteenth album, which was recently recorded in a Nashville studio. The production duties on the follow-up to 2013's "Super Collider" were handled by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and Toby Wright (ALICE IN CHA...July 25, 2015
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Video Premiere: GUS G.'s 'Brand New Revolution'
"Brand New Revolution", the video for the title track of the second solo album from Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of Revol...July 24, 2015
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New MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO: 'I'm Honored To Be Part Of This Legacy'
In a brand new interview with Jump Metal, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro — best known for his work with ANGRA — was asked what it has been like joining MEGADETH as the replacement for Chris Broderick. He responded: "Yeah, it has been great to work with [Dave] Mustaine [MEGADETH mainman], [David]...July 22, 2015
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DAVE MUSTAINE Says KIKO LOUREIRO Is First MEGADETH Guitarist Since MARTY FRIEDMAN That Really 'Intimidated' Him
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke to Revolver magazine about the band's forthcoming fifteenth album, which is currently being recorded in a Nashville studio. "There's a lot of riffing going on in there, that's for damn sure," he said. "There's a lot of solos, a lot of pounding drums and bass. I k...July 21, 2015
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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G.: New Song 'The Quest' Available For Streaming
"The Quest", a brand new song from Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, can be streamed below (courtesy of GuitarWorld.com). The track is taken from Gus G.'s second solo album, "Brand New...July 17, 2015
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Announces First North American Tour In More Than A Decade
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has announced his first tour of North America since 2003 — a 21-date headlining run that will kick off September 9. The trek marks the latest leg of Friedman's ongoing world tour in support of "Inferno", his solo album that so far has seen him complete a reco...July 7, 2015
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CHRIS ADLER Would Never Leave LAMB OF GOD For MEGADETH
LAMB OF GOD and MEGADETH drummer Chris Adler was interviewed on the latest installment of HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta's official podcast, "The Jasta Show". You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the songwriting...July 3, 2015
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