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ADAGIO Guitarist Jams With MARTY FRIEDMAN In Paris

Guitarist Stéphan Forté of the French progressive metallers ADAGIO and former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman met at the final show of Friedman's solo tour in Paris and played together in the afternoon for almost two hours. Stephan says, "Marty is a very, very cool person, very humble, and of cour...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Film Live DVD In Japan

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman and his band will film a live DVD at the final show of their current in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, May 12. Friedman will once again be accompanied by fellow guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK, BLOTTED SCIENCE),bassist Chris Catero (RAZER, ex-WAR...

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FOZZY Singer's Memoir Due In October

Former WWE champion and FOZZY lead singer Chris Jericho will release his memoir, on October 25 through Grand Central Publishing. The book, called "A Lion's Tale" (book cover),focuses on his formative years in the wrestling business. For more information, visit Amazon.com. FOZZY's third album, "All...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist Performs In Israel; Video Footage, Photos Available

A video clip of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performing the Israeli national anthem "Ha- Tikva" (The Hope) last night (Saturday, April 7) at the Theater Club in Tel Aviv, Israel has been posted online at Ynet.co.il (Note: The clip also includes a short interview with Marty). Friedman kic...

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THE ETERNAL Announces Hungarian Dates

Acclaimed Australian atmospheric/gothic/doom metal band THE ETERNAL has lined up the following dates: April 11 - The Arthouse - Melbourne, Tasmania April 13 - The Green Room - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory May 18 - Kultiplex - Budapest, Hungary May 19 - Toxic Club - Pécs, Hungary More Europ...

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WEDNESDAY 13: Setlist, Photos From Amsterdam DVD Shoot Available

WEDNESDAY 13 — the namesake band of the former frontman of the MURDERDOLLS — filmed its sold-out concert last night (Friday, April 6) at the Melkweg in Amsterdam, The Netherlands for a forthcoming DVD. Support came from the Sweden-based rock 'n' rollers MARYSLIM and Finland's THE 69 EYES. A number o...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Photos From Solo Tour Posted Online

Metalshots.com has posted the first set of live pictures from the ongoing Marty Friedman (ex-MEGADETH) European tour. The photos were taken at the April 1 show at the Lantaarn in Hellendoorn, Holland and can be viewed at this location. The former MEGADETH and CACOPHONY guitar whiz is currently promo...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Discusses Japanese TV Career, New Solo Album

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What can you tell us about the [Japanese] television show your involved with? Marty: "Actually, I'm on five weekly TV shows, if you can believe that....

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'Anyone Who Says That MEGADETH Isn't Me Is A Fool'

Chris Gill of Guitar One magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Guitar One: When "The System Has Failed" came out, you said it would be the last MEGADETH album. What inspired you to change your mind? Mustain...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Didn't Think MEGADETH Were Aggressive Enough!'

Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Ultimate-Guitar.com: How does living in Japan and working in the music scene there compare to when you were living and working in the U.S? Marty Friedman: It'...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist To Guest On 'The Classic Metal Show'

"The Classic Metal Show", which airs Saturday nights between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. via www.theclassicmetalshow.com, has issued the following update on the program's March 24 episode: "This week on 'The Classic Metal Show' the guys will be in full interview mode as they will get the chance to talk...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Pens Japanese Pop Hit

According to a posting on former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site, Japanese pop superstar KOTOKO's new single, "Kirei na Senritsu" — which was written by Friedman and features a guest appearance by the guitarist — entered the Japanese pop chart at No. 18 this week. "Kirei na Sen...

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Guitarist RON JARZOMBEK Issues Update On BLOTTED SCIENCE Project

BLOTTED SCIENCE, the instrumental extreme metal project featuring guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK),bassist Alex Webster (CANNIBAL CORPSE),and drummer Charlie Zeleny (BEHOLD...THE ARCTOPUS, JORDAN RUDESS),is putting the finishing touches on its debut album, entitled "The Machinati...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN To Record Live Album On European Tour

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "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,...

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MEGADETH's New Version Of 'A Tout Le Monde' To Feature LACUNA COIL's SCABBIA

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed that the first single off the group's upcoming "United Abominations" album will be a re-recorded version of the band's "Youthanasia" classic "A Tout Le Monde". The 2007 version is a duet with LACUNA COIL's Cristina Scabbia and is said to be more uptempo th...