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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Talks About Upcoming Greatest-Hits Package
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently talked to the U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine about the band's upcoming greatest hits package, "Greatest Hits: Back to the Start". On the reason for the release: "It was actually EMI's idea. They wanted to do this 'cause after the remasters came out, they thought t...June 1, 2005
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Talks About MEGADETH And His Musical Influences
Malaysia's The Star Online conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman during Friedman's recent visit to Malaysia for a guitar clinic organized by Bentley Music. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On his current relationship with his former MEGADETH bandmates: "I'm...May 30, 2005
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Resumes Recording Sixth Solo Album
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will be joined by Pata from X JAPAN, Shinya from LUNA SEA, Crazy Cool Joe and D.I.E. for this summer's tour by Japanese pop singer Aikawa Nanase, dubbed "The Gig 2005" concert tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jul. 03 - Nagoya, JPN @ E.L.L. Jul. 05 - Osak...May 27, 2005
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Postpones Indonesian Guitar Clinics
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has posted the following message at his official web site: "To my friends and fans in Indonesia, "I am very sad and upset that I am going to have to postpone my two guitar clinics in Jakarta and Surabaya this month. I was very much looking forward to meeting...May 20, 2005
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3-FACED: New Recording Posted Online
3-FACED, the new Southern California-based band featuring guitarist/vocalist Patrick Kennison (formerly of UNION UNDERGROUND) and bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, DISTURBED, STATIC-X),have completed work on a new three-song recording with producer Frank Gryner. "I've worked with Frank before, as h...May 15, 2005
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Lands Column In Japanese Newspaper
Starting in June, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will have his own daily column in Tokyo Sport ("To-Spo"). The column will feature his outlook on his music, TV, and experiences in Japan as well as around the world. Tokyo Sport is the highest circulated sports/entertainment newspaper in Jap...May 13, 2005
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Jams With G3 In Japan
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "The sold-out Tokyo International Forum got a treat when Marty joined Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and John Petrucci for an all-star jam at the end of the G3 show. They did 'Going Down', and as one...May 9, 2005
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TOURNIQUET Confirmed For California's BEYOND THE MOUNTAIN Festival
Christian thrash metallers TOURNIQUET have been confirmed for the Beyond the Mountain festival, set to take place on August 27-28 in San Bernadino, California. The band is scheduled to perform on Saturday, August 27 between 9:45 and 11:15 p.m. Other acts scheduled to appear at the festival include H...May 8, 2005
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Is A Hit On Japanese TV
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "The [Japanese] TV show 'Hebimetasan', which features Marty each week as a regular, is a smash hit! The premise of the high-energy show is to introduce, explain and have fun with (as well as mak...April 28, 2005
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND: 'DAVE MUSTAINE Is A Troubled Person'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you become involved with the recording of "The System Has Failed"? I had always been under the impression that, all things considered, you and D...April 24, 2005
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Promote Signature Model Guitar
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will be embarking on an Asian promotional tour in May in support of signature model Ibanez guitar. Marty is currently using one of the signature model prototypes live, in the studio as well as on television. The guitar will be available from Ibanez in October...April 9, 2005
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'This Has By Far Been One Of The Best Trips To Japan'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has checked in from Japan, where the group are currently touring in support of their latest release, "The System Has Failed": "This has by far been one of the best trips to Japan that I have done ever regarding seeing old friends. Nori, and Kaori met us in Fukuoka and...April 8, 2005
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FOZZY Frontman Schedules CD-Signing Session In Australia
FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) will be conducting a CD-signing session at Utopia Records in George St Sydney, Australia on Saturday, April 9. This will take place at 1:00 p.m. prior to the WWE event in Sydney. FOZZY's third album, "All That Remains", was released in January via...April 6, 2005
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SYMPHONY X Guitarist Guests On ICARUS WITCH Track For ALICE COOPER Tribute
Considered in many underground circles as the ultimate shredding guitar hero of this metal generation, SYMPHONY X axe master Michael Romeo was the first choice of upstart true metal mavens ICARUS WITCH to be their special guest on the upcoming Magick Records release, "Welcome to the Nightmare: An Al...April 1, 2005
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Appear On Japanese Variety Show
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will appear on the new Japanese weekly TV late-night variety show "Hebimetasan!" He will be a regular each week alongside model/idol Yoko Kumada and other guest stars. The debut episode of the program, which is being described as "an upbeat hard rock/heavy me...March 24, 2005
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