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Li-Sa-X, Marty Friedman and the Power of Prodigy

By Troy Grady published

Li-Sa-X is an 11-year-old Japanese guitar phenomenon whose YouTube covers of virtuoso rock guitar classics, includung Racer X's "Scarified," have racked up seven-figure viewcounts.

Marty Friedman Talks Next Album and New Jackson Signature Guitar

By Greg Renoff published

Veteran shred guitarist Marty Friedman’s recent trip to California from his home in Japan was anything but a vacation.

Jackson Guitars Welcomes Marty Friedman Back to Its Artist Roster

By Guitar World Staff published

Jackson Guitars has announced that Marty Friedman is back inthe Jackson artist fold.

Marty Friedman Jams in a Hotel Room with Rodrigo y Gabriela

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Rodrigo y Gabriela were joined by Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and guitarist Marty Friedman during their Hollywood Bowl performance on Sunday, August 14.

Marty Friedman Premieres "Meat Hook" Music Video

By Damian Fanelli published

Watch Marty Friedman Give 10-Year-Old Guitarist Li-sa-X a Quick Lesson

By Damian Fanelli published

Marty Friedman Performs "Amagigoe" on EMGtv — Video

By Damian Fanelli published

Harmonic Minor and Beyond: Killer Scales for Modern Heavy Metal Guitar

By Dave Reffett published

Guitar World Year in Review: The Top 10 Guitar Lessons of 2014

By Guitar World Staff published

As 2015 rapidly approaches, Guitar World is taking a nostalgic look back at the most popular GuitarWorld.com stories of 2014, including viral videos, guitar lessons and other features.

Marty Friedman Premieres "Undertow" Music Video

By Guitar World Staff published

Earlier today, Marty Friedman released his a new music video for “Undertow,” a track off his 2014 album, Inferno. You can check it out below.

Marty Friedman Premieres "Hyper Doom" Music Video

By Guitar World Staff published

Hear "Horrors," Marty Friedman's New Collaboration with Jason Becker

By Guitar World Staff published

'Inferno': Marty Friedman Talks New Album, American Fans and Working with Jason Becker

By Richard Bienstock published

Most fans of heavy music and hot-shit guitar playing are well aware that virtuoso shredder Marty Friedman has been for many years living—and for the most part, working exclusively—in Japan.

Marty Friedman Premieres New Song, "Sociopaths," Featuring Revocation's Dave Davidson — Listen

By Damian Fanelli published

Marty Friedman and Gus G Perform Black Sabbath's "Symptom of the Universe" — Video

By Damian Fanelli published

Below, check out a fan-filmed clip of Marty Friedman and Gus G performing Black Sabbath's "Symptom of the Universe" May 1 at Klubi in Tampere, Finland, during their Guitar Universe 2014 tour.

Marty Friedman Premieres New Song, "Meat Hook" —Listen Now

By Damian Fanelli published

Marty Friedman Premieres "Inferno" Music Video and Exclusive Commentary Clip

By Damian Fanelli published

Betcha Can't Play This: Marty Friedman Explores the Phrygian-Dominant Mode

By Marty Friedman published

Marty Friedman Announces 'Inferno' Track Listing and Spring Tour with Gus G

By Guitar World Staff published

NAMM 2014 Video: Marty Friedman Discusses His New SE Signature Model from PRS Guitars

By Damian Fanelli published