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Former MEGADETH Guitarist To Appear On Japan-Only DVD
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performed a special show in Tokyo, Japan on August 24th as part of Dai-Gakki-Sai, which is said to be "like a NAMM show for Japan," according to the guitarist's official web site. "The theater that Marty played in was jam-packed with wall to wall fans who hav...September 2, 2002
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: I Was Disappointed by MEGADETH's Final Studio Album
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has admitted that he found the group's last album, The World Needs A Hero, "a little disappointing" and has indicated that his proposed band with fellow ex-MEGADETH members Dave Ellefson (bass),Al Pitrelli (guitar) and Jimmy DeGrasso (drums) will feature a s...August 19, 2002
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TOMMY LEE Added To OZZFEST 2002!
TOMMY LEE has been added to the Ozzfest 2002 line-up. The former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer and his band will be taking over DROWNING POOL's time-slot on the main stage starting on Thursday, August 22nd at Pepsi/City Lights in Denver, Colorado. Commented bassist Marty O'Brien: "I can't wait to get out ther...August 18, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Returns To Japan
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will make the following appearances in Japan during August: Aug. 24 - Tokyo, JAP @ Gakki Fair Aug. 25 - Osaka, JAP @ Ishibashi Gakki ...August 16, 2002
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TOMMY LEE To Release New Single, Continue Touring
TOMMY LEE has set "Ashamed" (featuring an appearance by DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno) as the next single from his latest solo CD, Never A Dull Moment. In other news, Lee is planning on returning to the road in October for more headlining dates. Says bassist Marty O'Brien: "We will be back in Los A...August 16, 2002
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Pays Tribute To Fallen Legend
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman says that he and fellow ex-MEGADETH member, bassist Dave Ellefson, injected a rock'n'roll feel to the unfinished BUDDY HOLLY tune, "That Makes It Tough", which the duo helped re-record last weekend for an upcoming album by vocalist STEVE RICHARDS (as first re...August 14, 2002
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HALFORD Guitarist To Pen GUITAR WORLD Column
HALFORD guitarist Mike Chlasciak will be doing a series of "Guest Guitarist" columns for Guitar World magazine. The series will be tentatively called "Horns Up For Metal" and will focus on gear, techniques and ideas as they apply to heavy metal. Mike will join the list of Zakk Wylde, Steve Vai, Joe...August 12, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Duo Guest On Forthcoming Country/R&B CD
Former MEGADETH members Dave Ellefson (bass) and Marty Friedman (guitar) joined Nashville recording artist Steve Richards at The Saltmine studios in Phoenix yesterday (August 11th) to lay down a version of the track "That Makes It Tough", one of the last songs written by BUDDY HOLLY. Additional musi...August 12, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Axeman Jams With WEEZER
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performed an impromptu jam with members of WEEZER (one of Marty's favorite bands, apparently) at the upscale Barmouche club in Phoenix, Arizona last night. ...August 8, 2002
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: I Really Want To Produce BURTON C. BELL's Solo Album
Multi-talented Canadian musician Devin Townsend (i.e. STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) has expressed interest in producing the forthcoming solo CD from ex-FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell. "I would really like to produce Burton's new record," Townsend stated in an recent online newsletter. "I bet you it's g...August 8, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Completes Work On "Aggressive" Solo CD
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has completed writing, playing, and engineering his new solo album, entitled Music For Speeding. According to an official statement, "fans of Marty's first solo album, Dragon's Kiss, and his aggressive playing in CACOPHONY and MEGADETH will freak out when the...August 7, 2002
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: What I Did On My Recent Japanese Trip
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has just returned from a short Japanese trip where he conducted a couple of clinics and made several other public appearances. "I just co-hosted this awesome HM/HR annual contest with Heavy Metal God Masa Ito in Tokyo," Friedman wrote on his official web site...July 28, 2002
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SINERGY Frontwoman To Write Monthly Column For Japan's BURRN!
SINERGY frontwoman Kimberly Goss has been asked by Japan's leading hard rock/ heavy metal publication Burrn! to start writing her own monthly column for the magazine. She will join Sebastian Bach, Paul Gilbert and Marty Friedman as the only four international artists to have their own monthly column...July 26, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Headed For Japan
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has scheduled the following Japanese appearances during July/August: Jul. 21 in Ikebukuro a "mini-live" with Marty Friedman and Japanese super-musicians. Jul. 24 Marty Friedman guitar clinic at MI Japan in Shibuya Aug. 24 Tokyo Gakki Fair "mini-live" for Rola...July 17, 2002
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Resumes Writing BURRN! Magazine Column
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has resumed writing a regular column for Japan's Burrn! magazine. Friedman had previously enjoyed a successful five-year run as a contributor to the magazine and has been asked to offer his services once again. ...July 11, 2002
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