Marty Friedman
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Marty Friedman on the challenge of relearning his solos for the recent Megadeth reunion, his guitar legacy, and pushing the studio limits with Jason Becker
By Andrew Daly published
As he sets out on his first US tour since the pandemic, the veteran shredder reflects on what he'd change about his early Shrapnel records and why he "borrowed" the Les Paul's shape for his Jackson signature model

Marty Friedman hints at next Megadeth performance – and it might be closer than you think
By Matt Owen published
Fans had to wait 23 years to see a reunion between Megadeth and their long-estranged guitarist. It's looking likely that the next wait will be much, much shorter

Marty Friedman recalls covering Jeff Beck for Jason Becker – in front of Eddie Van Halen
By Matt Owen published
The former Megadeth man bravely took on Beck's instrumental masterclass Cause We've Ended as Lovers and aimed to emulate his unique feel – all in front of a star-studded audience

Watch Marty Friedman perform with Megadeth for the first time in 23 years
By Matt Owen published
Dave Mustaine and co reunited with their former guitarist for a headline show at Tokyo's Budokan to perform three songs from Friedman's tenure

Megadeth to reunite with Marty Friedman for the first time in 23 years at Tokyo concert
By Matt Owen published
Friedman will join Dave Mustaine at the band's first-ever headline show at the Budokan later this month, and will share guitar duties for a three-song encore

Marty Friedman’s Japan Heritage Official Theme Song will make you want to visit Japan – and practice the guitar more
By Jonathan Horsley published
Friedman joins the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and Shonosuke Okura for track celebrating Japanese culture through the medium of electric guitar
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Dave Mustaine reflects on Marty Friedman’s Megadeth departure: “What happened to Marty was definitely not okay”
By Sam Roche published
The Megadeth leader recalls the circumstances surrounding Friedman's exit from the band with a sense of regret in the new issue of Guitar World

Watch "Kirk Hammett" and "Marty Friedman" shred Mötley Crüe's Dr. Feelgood in blockbuster TikTok guitar battle
By Jackson Maxwell published
Guitarist Kyle Norris also donned his best Mick Mars costume to officiate the fictional but impressively accurate duel

Marty Friedman on why streaming listeners are skipping guitar solos: “Solos often have an obligatory existence – they must be there for a deeper reason”
By Sam Roche published
The former Megadeth man says guitar solos are often included to meet a quota, rather than because the song actually requires one
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