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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Tour, Album News

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will team up with Taiwanese superstar A-MEI for a tour of Asia and Australia starting late November. The ever-evolving pop diva will launch a bold new image by collaborating with Marty to show her yet-unseen aggressive side. The tour is an elaborate stage pro...

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JOE PERRY: Japanese Edition Of 'Have Guitar, Will Travel' To Include Bonus Tracks

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's fifth solo album, "Have Guitar, Will Travel", will be released in Japan on December 23. The Japanese edition of the album will include two bonus tracks — "Dream On" (AEROSMITH) and "Revolution" (THE BEATLES). Video footage of Perry talking about "We've Got a Long Way...

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THE JOE PERRY PROJECT: More Tour Dates Announced

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's solo band, dubbed THE JOE PERRY PROJECT, has scheduled the following dates: Nov. 10 - The Fillmore at Irving Plaza - New York, NY Nov. 11 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ Nov. 13 - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - Hampton Beach, NH Nov. 14 - House of Blues - Boston...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs On Japan's 'London Hearts' Show

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman and his solo band played live to a sold-out Makuhari Messe Arena for the hit TV program "London Hearts". The show is currently the highest-rated comedy/variety show in Japan. Marty wrote and arranged the song "Heavy Metal Station" for comedian Kono Eiko. Thei...

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WE ARE THE FALLEN Signs With UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS

WE ARE THE FALLEN — the new band featuring original EVANESCENCE members Ben Moody (guitar) and John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums) along with "American Idol" powerhouse vocalist Carly Smithson — has inked a deal with Universal Republic Records, it was announced yesterday by the label's pres...

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CHRIS CORNELL's 'Never Far Away' Track Reworked Without TIMBALAND

According to FMQB.com, Explore Music's Alan Cross has revealed that some Canadian music types have been reworking the tracks from former AUDIOSLAVE/SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell's latest solo album, "Scream", into rock songs. Michael Friedman, who works in Los Angeles in music licensing and place...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN To Appear On TVK Yokohama's 'Hamarancho' Show

On October 21 at 12:30 p.m., former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will be the featured guest on TVK Yokohama's (Japanese TV) daily daytime hit show "Hamarancho". He will perform songs from his latest solo album, "Tokyo Jukebox", live in the studio. On November 3, a very special "surprise" group...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Featured In Japanese Sports Magazine

Starting today (Thursday, October 15) Tokyo Sports, Japan's top sports/men's newspaper, will be running a series of articles on former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. The full-color/full-newspaper-page feature follows Marty to several exciting locations all throughout Japan. On newsstands now. Du...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Betcha Can't Play This' Video Lesson Part 3 Posted Online

Guitar World magazine has uploaded the third in a series of "Betcha Can't Play This" video lessons featuring former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. Watch the clip below. Friedman's ninth album, "Tokyo Jukebox", was released in Japan on May 20 via AVEX, "Tokyo Jukebox" was produced and arranged by...

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JOE PERRY Talks About New Solo Single; Video Available

Video footage of AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry talking about "We've Got a Long Way To Go", the first single from his fifth solo album, "Have Guitar, Will Travel", can be viewed below. "Have Guitar, Will Travel" will be released on October 6 via Roman Records. The hard driving, ten-song, in your face...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Think A Person Would Be Nuts Not To Want To Be With Me'

The December 2009 issue of Guitar World magazine (featuring Jerry Cantrell on the cover; see cover image below) includes an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Guitar World: You've stated that Chris Broderick is the best guitarist you've ha...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Betcha Can't Play This' Video Lesson Posted Online

Guitar World magazine has uploaded a two-part "Betcha Can't Play This" video lesson featuring former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. Watch the clips below. As previously reported, Friedman will perform with Aikawa Nanase at Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan on September 27. Also appearing will...

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THE JOE PERRY PROJECT: Quality Plymouth Footage Available

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's solo band, dubbed THE JOE PERRY PROJECT, performed this past Sunday night (September 20) at Memorial Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be viewed below (courtesy of "HowellKenny"). Upcoming THE JOE PERRY PROJECT shows: Sep. 26...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Says ELLEFSON Was 'Like A Vulture' During Songwriting Process

Germany's Bonedo web site recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. The entire chat can be viewed at this location. It is also available below. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how MEGADETH's sound has evolved over the ye...

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THE JOE PERRY PROJECT Performs In Plymouth; Video Available

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's solo band, dubbed THE JOE PERRY PROJECT, performed last night (Sunday, September 20) at Memorial Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be viewed by following the links below. * "Dream On": Video * "Train Kept Rollin'": Video * "L...