Marty Friedman Archives

Marty Friedman on Auditioning For Ozzy Osbourne’s Band: I ‘Failed Miserably’

November 27, 2023 2:55pm

Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman says he “failed miserably” while auditioning to be part of Ozzy Osbourne’s band. […]

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The Ten Best Heavy Metal Guitar Solos Of All Time

September 16, 2023 9:18am

Few things in the world are more powerful than a kick-ass heavy metal guitar solo. Here are ten of the very best. […]

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New Pro-Shot Video Shows Off Megadeth + Marty Friedman’s Amazing Set at Wacken Open Air 2023

September 1, 2023 4:33pm

New pro-shot footage has been uploaded online that shows off Megadeth and Marty Friedman’s amazing Wacken Open Air 2023 set. […]

The American Heavy Metal Musician Who Somehow Became One of Japan’s Biggest Celebrities

August 5, 2023 12:43pm

Once a successful guitarist with thrash metal legends Megadeth, Marty Friedman abruptly quit the group in 1999 and departed for Japan for a whole new life and career. Oddly enough, he soon found himself a massive TV star there. Here’s the story. […]

Marty Friedman Teams Up With Megadeth At Wacken Open Air

August 5, 2023 10:07am

Fans at Wacken Open Air festival were overjoyed yesterday when legendary Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman joined his former band on stage. […]

Ranking The Talent and Skills of The Big Four

June 7, 2023 10:46am

Between Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, and Megadeth – which of the Big Four thrash metal bands is the most talented? […]

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Marty Friedman Reveals Whether There’s Bad Blood Between Him and Dave Mustaine

May 18, 2023 2:49pm

Marty Friedman, the former guitarist for Megadeth, opens up about his relationship with frontman Dave Mustaine. […]

Watch: Megadeth Has Wholesome Hang Out With Marty Friedman Before Reunion Show

March 6, 2023 2:32pm

Marty Friedman recently joined up with his former band for a rad show in Tokyo. Watch what happened before and after they took the stage. […]

Watch: Marty Friedman Reunites With Megadeth for Epic Performance After 20-Plus Years

February 27, 2023 10:31am

During a recent performance of theirs that took place in Japan, Megadeth reunited with their ex-guitarist Marty Friedman. […]

Marty Friedman ‘Isn’t Surprised’ Rolling Stone’s Best Singer List Missed the Mark

January 7, 2023 10:43am

The latest list from Rolling Stone left out a lot of metal vocalists, but Marty doesn’t think it’s much of an accolade. […]