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[21 December 2005]
Marty Friedman has sold over 10 million albums with the multi-platinum band Megadeth. He has also a dedicated following for his own solo albums which stylistically range from orchestral soundtrack style music to furious aggressive rock, with the common thread being Marty`s unique and tasty sense of melody. His latest album is called `Music For Speeding` and it marks his solo debut with the heavy hitting major label Universal Japan as well as Steve Vai`s Favored Nations label in the US. Marty has toured the world several times over very successfully withMegadeth. Along with touring, he is in high demand to do music/guitar seminars and clinics all over the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America, which he has done hundreds to date. Marty is also a regular columnist for Guitar World magazine, Young Guitar magazine (Japan) and Burrn Magazine in which he writes a column in Japanese, a reader favorite. Marty has designed his own signature model guitar with Jackson Guitars (the KE-1) that has been selling consistently since it was put on the market. He has just begun an endorsement relationship with Ibanez. His new 'Marty Friedman model' guitar will make its world debut in Oct '05 at the Tokyo Music Show. Along with doing his solo performances around the world, Marty is currently touring and recording with Japanese mega-star Aikawa Nanase.
Before joining Megadeth in Feb.1990, Marty was in a band called Cacophony, which released 2 albums (among their indie label's highest selling) and toured the U.S. and Japan. This band highlighted the potent guitar playing of Marty and fellow guitarist Jason Becker (who was to join David Lee Roth's band and record an album with him in 1990). Marty has received extremely high acclaim and many awards around the world for his unmistakably `Marty-esque` way of playing the guitar.
Marty is from Washington D.C. originally but has lived in many places including Hawaii, Germany and California, giving him an odd and interesting approach to making his music. He currently resides in Tokyo.

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Member Since: 2/19/2006
Band Website: martyfriedman.com
Sounds Like: Marty Friedman
DiscographyLOUDSPEAKER
(2006/2007)
Out Now!

Music For Speeding
(2003)

True Obsessions
(1996)

Introduction
(1995)

Scenes
(1992)

Dragon's Kiss
(1988)

Record Label: AVEX/Shrapnel
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

SUNTORY TV COMMERCIAL!

Suntory, leading manufacturer of beverages and health products in Japan is featuring Marty in its new `Healthiest people in Japan` TV campaign. Live footage from his latest Tokyo concert will also be ...
Posted by Marty Friedman on Thu, 24 May 2007 08:25:00 PST

Japanese Saturday night variety show hits #1

Marty`s May 5 appearance on the hit TV show, "Chubaw Desuyo!" pulled the Number 1 nationwide rating in Japan`s fiercely competitive Saturday night 11PM time slot. More info on upcoming appearances in ...
Posted by Marty Friedman on Sat, 19 May 2007 12:00:00 PST

MARTY TO APPEAR ON A NEW JASON BECKER SONG!!

Yes folks it`s true---Marty has contributed a guitar solo to a new song by Jason Becker, marking their first collaboration in 17 years. The solo is for a song called, "Believe" and was recorded in Tok...
Posted by Marty Friedman on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 01:18:00 PST

LIVE DVD TO BE FILMED IN TOKYO!

LIVE DVD!! Marty and his band will be filming a LIVE DVD at their tour final show in Tokyo Japan! The same members from the European tour (Jeremy Colson, Ron Jarzombek, and Chris Catero) will t...
Posted by Marty Friedman on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:50:00 PST

HIT SINGLE!

J-pop superstar Kotoko`s new song, "Kirei na Senritsu" made it`s debut at #18 on the Japanese national pop chart this week. Marty wrote the song for Kotoko and also played guitar on the tune, which is...
Posted by Marty Friedman on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:48:00 PST

LOUDSPEAKER in AMERICA!!

LOUDSPEAKER finally to be released in the U.S.! Release date is March 13 on Shrapnel Records. The track listing and the jacket is exactly the same as the Japan and Europe versions. We are postin...
Posted by Marty Friedman on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:05:00 PST

NEW LIVE ALBUM!!!

Be a part of Marty`s upcoming LIVE ALBUM! Marty will be recording the shows on his upcoming European tour (starting March 31st) for his new live album to be released later this year. Be there, witness...
Posted by Marty Friedman on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:19:00 PST

Europe tour dates and much more inside!

Marty heads out for his first solo tour of Europe in April!! In his band are Ron Jarzombek on guitar, Jeremy Colson on drums and Chris Catero on bass. This tour is not to be missed!! Tickets on sale N...
Posted by Marty Friedman on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 05:15:00 PST

NEW TV INFO and more!

MORE TV APPEARANCES IN JANUARY! Jan.17th at 10PM Marty faces off with variety duo "Ori-Raji" on Fuji Television. On another program, "Takeyama sensei?!", Marty finds himself at Japan`s top `Maid ...
Posted by Marty Friedman on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:03:00 PST

TV news, EUROPE TOUR NEWS(!!) and much more---

As TV Tokyo`s weekly "Rock Fujiyama" continues to score high in the ratings, Marty has now become a regular on Japan`s NHK network as well. Aside from often appearing on Pop Jam, Eigo De Shabera Night...
Posted by Marty Friedman on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 10:44:00 PST