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American Heavy Metal musician Randy Rhoads (1956-1982) plays guitar as he performs, during the 'Blizzard of Ozz Tour,' at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, August 14, 1981.
The first time Marty Friedman saw Randy Rhoads play

By Phil Weller Published

It was a show that left a lasting impact on Friedman

Guitarists
Jackson Legend Series
Randy Rhoads, Marty Friedman and Scott Ian honored in Jackson’s new Legend Series – celebrating some of the most iconic guitars in the brand's history

By Phil Weller Published

Jackson has paid tribute to four firm-defining players with recreations of their most notable axes

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Marty Friedman’s 12 favorite guitar collaborations from his Japanese variety show channel

By Andrew Daly Published

The ex-Megadeth guitarist has played alongside stellar guitarists from across the globe on Rock Fujiyama

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Guitarist Marty Friedman performs on stage at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville on April 14, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Marty Friedman names one of his favorite guitarists to jam with

By Phil Weller Published

He’s jammed with some esteemed talents, but this player is one of his favorites

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Dave Mustaine performs live with Megadeth in 2010, celebrating the 20th anniversary of landmark release Rust in Peace.
“Was this an attempt to challenge Metallica’s success with the Black Album?” A guide to every Megadeth album – and guitarist

By Andrew Daly Published

As Dave Mustaine prepares to ride Megadeth out into the sunset, we chart the thrash pioneers’ explosive studio output, album by album, guitarist by guitarist

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MONTERREY, MEXICO - JUNE 22: Marty Friedman, American guitarrist ex Megadeth band, peforms on the concert at Café Iguana on June 22, 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Medios y Media/Getty Images)
Marty Friedman on leaving Megadeth, reconnecting with Dave Mustaine, and why he wasn't a good fit for Ozzy

By Andrew Daly Published

Friedman recalls 18-hour days working on his solo debut alongside Jason Becker’s first album, how Kiss were the blueprint for his career, and why he’s avoiding making a follow-up to 2024’s Drama

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Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman
Why Marty Friedman has no regrets leaving Megadeth

By Phil Weller Published

Friedman says he's flourished in his time away from the group

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Dave Mustaine of Megadeth seen performing live on stage. Megadeth played London's O2 Arena as Special guests of the Band Disturbed on their 25th Anniversary tour Sick Things. Megadeth consists of Dave Mustaine (vocals, guitars), Teemu Mäntysaari (guitars), James LoMenzo (bass), and Dirk Verbeuren (drums)
Dave Mustaine says he won’t reunite with former Megadeth members on the band’s farewell tour

By Matt Owen Published

Don't expect Marty Friedman, Kiko Loureiro, Chris Poland or any other ex-Megadeth guitarist to make a cameo

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Jennifer Batten plays an Ibanez S-style during a Michael Jackson show, George Lynch plays his tiger stripe ESP, and Nuno Bettencourt plays his Washburn signature model live with Extreme.
The unlucky 13 guitarists who auditioned for Ozzy Osbourne – but didn’t make the grade

By Andrew Daly Published

A procession of all-time guitar greats tried their hand with the Prince of Darkness but were ultimately rejected – sometimes for surprising reasons

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John Sykes hits a note and feels it under a blue stage light, as he plays his Les Paul Custom onstage with Thin Lizzy.
“The passion of Gary Moore with riffs inspired by Zeppelin”: The searing lead guitar of ’80s rock’s great journeyman

By Richard Barrett Published

Exploring the lead guitar style of John Sykes, a player who – like Page, Blackmore, and Moore – balanced flair with power

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