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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Comments On GENE SIMMONS' 'Anti-Muslim' Controversy

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has commented on the controversy surrounding KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comments which were seen by some as anti-Muslim. Asked by a fan in the "FAQ" section of his web site how people should react to Gene's opinion and if they still need to re...
May 29, 2004
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MEGADETH To Play 20 Concerts In America This Year

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I am going to put up a remix for your listening pleasure and switch it out every week or so with a new track until the release comes to relieve your fears that the remix did anything bad to the ...
May 25, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE: MARTY FRIEDMAN Tried To Make MEGADETH An Alternative Band

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Droogies! "Interesting day yesterday, yes it was. I got to review all of the interview footage for the DVD or enhanced CD material regarding the remixes. I had just gotten done doing an interview with...
May 19, 2004
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Comments On FOZZY Guest Appearance

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently spent time at Heartbeat Studios in Tokyo, Japan laying down guitars on a special track to be mixed in 5.1 surround sound by legendary QUEEN producer Mack ("Another One Bites The Dust", "Dragon Attack", etc.) The tune will be available as a bonus trac...
May 16, 2004
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FOZZY: Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist FRIEDMAN, CREED's TREMONTI To Guest On New CD

FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho (of WWE fame) recently spoke to The Arizona Republic about his wrestling career and his burgeoning role as heavy-metal singer. Asked if he has ever met any of the bands whose songs FOZZY has covered, Jericho replied, "We've met quite a few, actually, that are fans of the...
April 29, 2004
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WYLDE, CANTRELL, LYNCH To Head Up 'Metal Clinic' At CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL

Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS) and George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) will be heading up a "Metal Clinic" the Crossroads Guitar Festival, set to take place Friday, June 4 through Sunday, June 6 at Fair Park and the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. In add...
April 28, 2004
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MEGADETH: New Album Track Listing Revealed

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed the track listing for the group's new CD, tentatively due later in the year through Sanctuary Records. It is as follows: 01. Blackmail The Universe 02. Shadow Of Death 03. My Kingdom 04. Of Mice And Men 05. Truth Be Told 06. The Scorpion 07. Kick The Chair...
April 9, 2004
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Explains His Non-Participation In MEGADETH Reissues

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has responded to speculation regarding his non-participation in the listening session in Arizona for the upcoming MEGADETH remixes/reissues which are being spearheaded by the group's mainman/mastermind Dave Mustaine. Writing to MEGADETH's official message boa...
April 7, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE Lays Down Vocals On Reworked MD.45 Album: Song Available For Download

A reworked version of the MD.45 track "The Day the Music Died", featuring lead vocals by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine, has been made available for download in MP3 format at this location. "The Day the Music Died" will be included on the upcoming reissue of the MD.45 album, "The Craving", due for r...
April 4, 2004
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MEGADETH Reissues To Feature Plenty Of Bonus Material

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Droogies! "Today I officially finished the last song of MEGADETH and am on to the MD.45 record. "The news is that excluding 'Risk' which will only have two, every other record is going to have four bon...
April 3, 2004
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Preset Guitar Tones Available For Download

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has created six preset guitar tones for use with the new "GS-10" multi-effects unit that are available on the Internet. You can download the tones into your own personal multi-effector at this location. As previously reported, Friedman will be appearing at Th...
March 26, 2004
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SPASTIC INK: Prepare To Have Your Minds Melted!

Acclaimed San Antonio, Texas prog/tech metal triumvirate SPASTIC INK, featuring guitarist/composer Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, GORDIAN KNOT),bassist Pete Perez (RIOT),and drummer Bobby Jarzombek (HALFORD, RIOT, PAINMUSEUM) have set a March 23 release date via EclecticElectric for the their long awa...
March 18, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE: Producer Recorded Over My Parts On MEGADETH's 'Risk'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine posted the following message in the group's official forum earlier today: "Droogies! "Well, the 'lil 'vaca' was good, although I couldn't stop thinking about what I had to do when I got back to the zone. It felt like a homecoming going back to the studio. All the team...
March 16, 2004
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MARTY FRIEDMAN On MEGADETH Reunion: 'Never Say Never'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently spoke to Australia's Guitar magazine about the possibility of him collaborating with Dave Mustaine again in the not-too-distant future. Asked what the latest word is on a potential MEGADETH reunion with him on guitar, Marty said, "There really is no...
March 10, 2004
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Guest Appearances, Guitar Seminars Announced

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman played lead guitar on one song on the upcoming album, "Monster", from the Japanese heavy rock band 03. The CD will be released on March 31 via Avex Records. In other news, Friedman will be appearing at The First World Guitar Congress, held June 2-9 in Baltimo...
March 8, 2004