Marty Friedman

Marty Friedman`s presence in the world of music, the world of guitar, and Japanese pop cultureis mystifying, bizarre, and nothing short of inspiring.Friedman first gained attention with Cacophony, whichreleased two game-changing albums andthen he was recruited by Megadeth, propelling the band to its peak with his exotic guitar work,an integral part of some of the most influential metal albums of all time.After leaving Megadeth, Friedman relocated toTokyo where he has become a household name,even beyond the world of music. Since moving to Japan, he’s appeared on over 800 Japanese TVshows of every variety, as well as motion pictures and commercials. He was recently appointedan Ambassador of Japan Heritage by the Japanese Government.He is an icon of guitar, and amusical bridge between vastly different cultures.Hisconcerttours with hisall-Japanesesolo band are legendary, and his rabid fan base growswith each new release.“Dreaming Japanese”, his autobiography,will be released in December 2024 worldwide.Pre-orders, available since June 2024, have been moving so quickly that early sales predictions areextremely high.His latest album,“Drama”, released in May 2024,has already receivedthehighest praise in thepress of all his 16 solo albums. A“motion picturesque”music video for the first single, “Dead ofWinter” came out in June, and a second video for “Song For An Eternal Child” is slated for aFall release. The anticipation for his worldwide “Drama” tour is palpable.