Marty Friedman’s presence in the world of music, the world of guitar, and Japanese pop culture is mystifying, bizarre, and nothing short of inspiring. From his groundbreaking beginnings with Cacophony, alongside the legendary Jason Becker,
to his pivotal role in propelling Megadeth to its peak of popularity with his breath-taking range and unorthodox melodic sense, Marty Friedman has solidified his status as a unique guitar icon. Today, Marty Friedman proudly announces his new solo album, “Drama”, out on May 17th 2024, where he only slightly revisits the atmospheric elements of his acclaimed 1992 release “Scenes”, elevating them to a modern and exotic collection of epic extravagant and unapologetically emotional mini-symphonies…
1. Illumination
2. Song for an Eternal Child
3. Triumph (Official Version)
4. Thrill City
5. Deep End
6. Dead of Winter
7. Mirage
8. A Prayer
9. Acapella
10. Tearful Confession
11. Icicles
12. 2 Rebeldes (Dead of Winter) (Spanish Version)
Line-up:
Marty Friedman – Guitar
Wakazaemon – Bass
Gregg Bissonette – Drums
Mika Maruki – Piano, Keyboard & Synth
Hiyori Okuda – Cello
Miho Chigyo – Violin
Guests:
Vocals on “Dead of Winter”: Chris Brooks (Like A Storm)
Vocals on “2 Rebeldes”: Steven Baquero Vargas
Bass on “Mirage”: Or Lubianiker
Rhythm Guitar on “Thrill City”: Naoki Morioka
Keys and Synth on “Sanctuary”: Takuro Iga
Drums on “Thrill City”: Chargeeeeee
Additional recording: Yukiko Takada, Jordan Rudess, Naoki Morioka, Maki Furugaki, Chris Brooks, Matt Brooks, Kent Brooks, Brian Becvar