Marty Friedman was the lead guitarist for the thrash metal band Megadeth for a period of almost twelve years (1988 to 2000). It was during this period that Megadeth's musical style became less aggro, and more melodic, which Friedman claims to be due, at least partly, to his creative influence. He has done solo work alongside Japanese maestro Kitaro, as well as recordings with Jason Becker (under the name Cacophony), a classical "shredder".
Friedman's style is quite unique, and easily recongisable to those familiar with it. Often expressing disdain for traditional scales, Marty prefers to appegiate the chords he's playing over. Additionally, his bends sound quite distinctive, as he commonly starts them from out-of-scale notes.
Friedman was born in 1962 and grew up in the Baltimore area; he began playing guitar at age 15 in a band called Deuce, shortly before his family moved to Hawaii.
Friedman's solo debut, Dragon's Kiss, was released on Shrapnel in 1988, and it was stylistically similar to his Cacophony material.
Friedman joined Megadeth in late 1990, becoming their third lead guitarist in four albums; however, he managed to bring some stability to the position, remaining with the band for ten years.
MartyFriedman (born December 8, 1962 in Washington, D.C.) has become recognized worldwide as a guitarist and composer of consummate skill and a style of playing that is instantly recognizable as uniquely his.
Marty is a self-taught guitarist famous for his fusion of exotic Eastern musical scales with Western musical styles such as rock, pop, jazz and metal.
Marty collaborated with Jason Becker on two albums, "Go Off" and "Speed Metal Symphony" that are considered masterpieces and works of reference for pure virtuoso and creative guitar playing.
Feeds |
Contact