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Marty Friedman Plays His Favorite Riffs
It's a riff roll call, as Marty Friedman takes us through the music that made him want to pick up guitar as well as his favorite riffs from his own catalog.
Why Marty Friedman Hopes the Traditional Guitar Solo ‘Dies a Slow and Painful Death’
The guitarist shares what he doesn't like and wants to see from guitarists moving forward.
Kiko Loureiro Suggested Megadeth Bring Back Marty Friedman to Replace Him
A lot of fans would have loved that.
What Artists Think of Backing Tracks
To enhance or to play straight up?
Why Marty Friedman Doesn’t Think He Makes ‘Guitar Music’
He's still appreciative to be lumped into the category.
Jeff Young Fires Back at ‘Douchebag’ Dave Mustaine Over Recent Ex-Megadeth Member Comments
See what the former guitarist had to say!
Dave Mustaine Names the ‘Only’ Ex-Megadeth Member Who’s ‘Ever Done Anything Significant’
'No offense to the other guys — it’s just that’s how the facts are, you know?'
Marty Friedman Makes an Excuse for Bands That Use Backing Tracks – ‘Who Cares?’
The ex-Megadeth member spoke out.
Friedman Reunites With Megadeth in Japan
The former guitarist returned for three songs.