Classic Interview Revisited: Marty Friedman from August of 2012.
Today I hit the Wayback Machine and salvaged an oldie but goodie! Marty from 2012, beamed into your face - morgan y. evans Marty Friedman (of Cacophony and Megadeth fame) has always had an interesting story. Post-Megadeth years found the celebrated guitarist moving to Japan, releasing numerous acclaimed solo albums and becoming a television star! Always one to follow his muse over the cliché or easy path, Marty is an icon to the metal world. The great Prosthetic Records has reissued three fantastic Friedman albums for North American consumption! 2010′s “Bad DNA” and 2008′s “Future Addict” have only been available in Japan until now, streamlined and electric collections of Marty tearing it up in his forward thinking, signature style. In addition, perhaps Marty’s best album “Loudspeaker” from 2006 is also getting a sweet reissue treatment. I was very honored to talk to Marty about Prosthetic, his surreal life in Japan, his favorite Megadeth solo, Billy Sheehan and donating all hi...
