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Posted 04/13/2009 at 1:52pm | by Alan Di Perna

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An exclusive first glance at Classic Hendrix, the dazzling and definitive new Jimi Hendrix photo book with text by Guitar World editor Brad Tolinski.

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It's been years since Marty Friedman left his high-profile position with Megadeth. Now living in Tokyo, he's become "Mr. Heavy Metal" - a superstar of Japanese TV and the country's multifaceted music scene.

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