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MARTY FRIEDMAN Doesn't Mind Answering MEGADETH-Related Questions From Fans And Media

Ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked in a new interview with Ghost Cult if the subject of his former band comes up a lot, from both the public and the press alike, in Japan, where Friedman has lived since 2003. "Not nearly as [much as] here [in the U.S.], because [in the U.S.], ...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G. Reveals New Solo Album Title

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, has finished recording his second solo album, "Brand New Revolution", for a summer release via Century Media in Europe, Australia and South America, Di...

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TOURNIQUET Drummer's 'The Slave Ring' Track Featuring Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND

TOURNIQUET is widely known for its outspoken voice against animal abuse and has previously released songs that focused on that subject matter. This time, however, drummer and songwriter Ted Kirkpatrick devotes an entire album, "Onward To Freedom", to the struggles and abuses animals face. The CD fea...

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Video: MARTY FRIEDMAN Talks To Argentina's CN23 About His ÁSTOR PIAZZOLLA Tribute

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman teamed up with Argentine tango-jazz act ESCALANDRUM to pay tribute to Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player and arranger Ástor Piazzolla on April 9 at the Usina del Arte’s Sala Sinfónica in Buenos Aires. The concert featured such songs as "Tangueria", "V...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: KIKO LOUREIRO Is 'Definitely The Best Guitarist We've Ever Had'

According to MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine, the band's new lead guitarist, Kiko Loureiro, has finished laying down all the acoustic guitar parts for the group's fifteenth album. Mustaine added in a tweet: "[Kiko is] definitely the best guitarist we've ever had." Mustaine's latest comments echo thos...

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TREMONTI's Forthcoming 'Dust' Album Will Be Every Bit As Strong As 'Cauterize'

TREMONTI, the band led by CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti, will release its sophomore album, "Cauterize", on June 9 via Fret12. The follow-up to 2012's "All I Was" was helmed by producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette, who previously worked with ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH. TREMONTI actually rec...

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NICK MENZA: MEGADETH Expected Me To Work On New Album For Free

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza was recently interviewed by Caleb Smith of the "The Sick Room" podcast in New Zealand. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why he is not playing on the new MEGADETH album after apparently holding d...

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Video: MARTY FRIEDMAN Pays Tribute To Argentine Tango Composer ÁSTOR PIAZZOLLA With Special Concert

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman teamed up with Argentine tango-jazz act ESCALANDRUM to pay tribute to Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player and arranger Ástor Piazzolla on Thursday, April 9 at the Usina del Arte’s Sala Sinfónica in Buenos Aires. The concert featured such songs as "Tang...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Admits He Was Asked To Rejoin MEGADETH, Says It Would Have Been 'A Huge Step Backwards'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has admitted that was offered a position in the band following the departure of guitarist Chris Broderick, but says that he would be taking "a huge step backwards" by returning to the Dave Mustaine-led group. During a brand new interview with Argentina's Vort...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Congratulates KIKO LOUREIRO On Landing MEGADETH Gig (Video)

Former MEGADETH shredder Marty Friedman has congratulated Kiko Loureiro for becoming the latest lead guitarist to join the Dave Mustaine-led band, calling it "a fantastic, fantastic thing." MEGADETH announced on April 2 that Loureiro had been recruited by the group to serve as the replacement for Ch...

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NICK MENZA: 'I Was Offered A Very Unfair Deal' To Rejoin MEGADETH

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza has released the following statement: "To my fans, I hate disappointing all of you who have been asking and hopeful that Marty Friedman and I would rejoin [MEGADETH's] Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson to resurge the classic 'Rust In Peace' lineup. "I was totally re...

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Looking Down MARTY FRIEDMAN's Guitar Fretboard At Musicians Institute (Video)

A GoPro camera was mounted on Marty Friedman (ex-MEGADETH) guitar neck, looking down the fretboard and providing a live video feed of his playing, during his special guitar clinic at Los Angeles' famous music college Musicians Institute exclusively for students and alumni. The clinic took place at M...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On DAVE MUSTAINE: 'We've Been Talking Quite A Bit In The Last Few Months'

Chile's Cooperativa.cl recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. You can now listen to the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether it's true that he doesn't play material from MEGADETH during his guitar clinics because he i...

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TREMONTI Recruits Bassist TANNER KEEGAN For Upcoming Tour

TREMONTI, the band fronted by ALTER BRIDGE/CREED guitarist Mark Tremonti, has recruited Tanner Keegan to play bass on its upcoming tour. It was announced last week that bassist Wolfgang Van Halen will not hit the road with TREMONTI due to commitments with his main act, VAN HALEN. Wolfgang said in a...

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MEGADETH: More CHRIS ADLER-Like Drum-Cam Footage From The Studio

Another 15-second video clip of an as-yet-unidentified drummer — believed to be Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD) — laying down tracks for MEGADETH's new album can be seen below. A photo that was taken on March 19 of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and Adler having a discussion at what appeared to be a fast-...