Podcast appearances and mentions of Marty Friedman

This week we bring you the second installment of Jarvis's informative and insightful interview with accomplished guitarist Tom Draper (Angel Witch / Pounder / Spirit Adrift / etc ) at this year's Hells Heroes festival in Texas. Among other things, you will hear about Tom's early bands Crowning Glory and Primitai. He explains the circumstances that brought him into Angel Witch. And he talks about moving from London to the San Francisco Bay area, with all of the attendant professional upheavals and culture shocks. And he and Jarvis explore the influence of the first Frost and Fire Festival in 2015 on Tom's musical career. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

In this episode of VRP Rocks, Paul Stephenson is joined by guitarist Chris Poland, best known for his time in Megadeth. Chris is back with a major new project, Nuclear Messiah, and the album Black Flame — a star-studded release featuring an incredible lineup including Arthur Brown, William Shatner, Rick Wakeman, Joe Lynn Turner, Sebastian Bach, Bumblefoot, Marty Friedman, Pat Travers and many more. In the interview, Chris talks about how this ambitious record came together, the unusual and inspired cover song choices, and what it was like hearing so many iconic musicians bring their own style to the album. He also shares his thoughts on standout tracks, working around such a huge cast of players, and why the finished record feels so special. And of course, the conversation also turns to Chris's early years in Megadeth — recording the first two albums, the story behind These Boots, memories of Peace Sells, and why he ultimately chose not to return for Rust in Peace. A fascinating chat with one of metal's most distinctive guitarists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marty Friedman is a multi-platinum recording artist and government-appointed Ambassador to Japan Heritage. He has written three books in Japanese and had long running columns in the Asahi Weekly, Nikkei Entertainment, Cyzo, Big Comic, Young Guitar, Guitar World and Burrn. The show opens with a moving tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, formerly of Black Sabbath, who passed away on July 25, 2025. Friedman then turns to the reason for writing his book, co-authored with Jon Wiederhorn. He talks about the co-writing process and describes it as “putting his musical abilities into words.” His latest solo release, Drama, he calls his best and most romantic work to date — a largely orchestral album that stretches beyond his usual style. He also reflects on the Japanese entertainment industry, the uniquely Japanese idea of heta-uma, idol music, and the role of “cuteness” in J-Pop. Producers such as Tsunku and Komuro Tetsuya play a key role in drawing out this unique appeal. J-Pop carries deeper cultural nuance than outsiders might assume. In addition, Friedman reflects on scandals, music managers ,and his first rehearsal with a J-Pop band. Read our book review of Dreaming Japanese (Permuted Press, 2024) as reviewed by Stephen Mansfield. Subscribe to the Books on Asia podcast, and the Books on Asia newsletter featuring new releases, book reviews and the latest podcast episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Marty Friedman is a multi-platinum recording artist and government-appointed Ambassador to Japan Heritage. He has written three books in Japanese and had long running columns in the Asahi Weekly, Nikkei Entertainment, Cyzo, Big Comic, Young Guitar, Guitar World and Burrn. The show opens with a moving tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, formerly of Black Sabbath, who passed away on July 25, 2025. Friedman then turns to the reason for writing his book, co-authored with Jon Wiederhorn. He talks about the co-writing process and describes it as “putting his musical abilities into words.” His latest solo release, Drama, he calls his best and most romantic work to date — a largely orchestral album that stretches beyond his usual style. He also reflects on the Japanese entertainment industry, the uniquely Japanese idea of heta-uma, idol music, and the role of “cuteness” in J-Pop. Producers such as Tsunku and Komuro Tetsuya play a key role in drawing out this unique appeal. J-Pop carries deeper cultural nuance than outsiders might assume. In addition, Friedman reflects on scandals, music managers ,and his first rehearsal with a J-Pop band. Read our book review of Dreaming Japanese (Permuted Press, 2024) as reviewed by Stephen Mansfield. Subscribe to the Books on Asia podcast, and the Books on Asia newsletter featuring new releases, book reviews and the latest podcast episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Marty Friedman is a multi-platinum recording artist and government-appointed Ambassador to Japan Heritage. He has written three books in Japanese and had long running columns in the Asahi Weekly, Nikkei Entertainment, Cyzo, Big Comic, Young Guitar, Guitar World and Burrn. The show opens with a moving tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, formerly of Black Sabbath, who passed away on July 25, 2025. Friedman then turns to the reason for writing his book, co-authored with Jon Wiederhorn. He talks about the co-writing process and describes it as “putting his musical abilities into words.” His latest solo release, Drama, he calls his best and most romantic work to date — a largely orchestral album that stretches beyond his usual style. He also reflects on the Japanese entertainment industry, the uniquely Japanese idea of heta-uma, idol music, and the role of “cuteness” in J-Pop. Producers such as Tsunku and Komuro Tetsuya play a key role in drawing out this unique appeal. J-Pop carries deeper cultural nuance than outsiders might assume. In addition, Friedman reflects on scandals, music managers ,and his first rehearsal with a J-Pop band. Read our book review of Dreaming Japanese (Permuted Press, 2024) as reviewed by Stephen Mansfield. Subscribe to the Books on Asia podcast, and the Books on Asia newsletter featuring new releases, book reviews and the latest podcast episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

Marty Friedman is a multi-platinum recording artist and government-appointed Ambassador to Japan Heritage. He has written three books in Japanese and had long running columns in the Asahi Weekly, Nikkei Entertainment, Cyzo, Big Comic, Young Guitar, Guitar World and Burrn. The show opens with a moving tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, formerly of Black Sabbath, who passed away on July 25, 2025. Friedman then turns to the reason for writing his book, co-authored with Jon Wiederhorn. He talks about the co-writing process and describes it as “putting his musical abilities into words.” His latest solo release, Drama, he calls his best and most romantic work to date — a largely orchestral album that stretches beyond his usual style. He also reflects on the Japanese entertainment industry, the uniquely Japanese idea of heta-uma, idol music, and the role of “cuteness” in J-Pop. Producers such as Tsunku and Komuro Tetsuya play a key role in drawing out this unique appeal. J-Pop carries deeper cultural nuance than outsiders might assume. In addition, Friedman reflects on scandals, music managers ,and his first rehearsal with a J-Pop band. Read our book review of Dreaming Japanese (Permuted Press, 2024) as reviewed by Stephen Mansfield. Subscribe to the Books on Asia podcast, and the Books on Asia newsletter featuring new releases, book reviews and the latest podcast episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies

Marty Friedman is a multi-platinum recording artist and government-appointed Ambassador to Japan Heritage. He has written three books in Japanese and had long running columns in the Asahi Weekly, Nikkei Entertainment, Cyzo, Big Comic, Young Guitar, Guitar World and Burrn. The show opens with a moving tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, formerly of Black Sabbath, who passed away on July 25, 2025. Friedman then turns to the reason for writing his book, co-authored with Jon Wiederhorn. He talks about the co-writing process and describes it as “putting his musical abilities into words.” His latest solo release, Drama, he calls his best and most romantic work to date — a largely orchestral album that stretches beyond his usual style. He also reflects on the Japanese entertainment industry, the uniquely Japanese idea of heta-uma, idol music, and the role of “cuteness” in J-Pop. Producers such as Tsunku and Komuro Tetsuya play a key role in drawing out this unique appeal. J-Pop carries deeper cultural nuance than outsiders might assume. In addition, Friedman reflects on scandals, music managers ,and his first rehearsal with a J-Pop band. Read our book review of Dreaming Japanese (Permuted Press, 2024) as reviewed by Stephen Mansfield. Subscribe to the Books on Asia podcast, and the Books on Asia newsletter featuring new releases, book reviews and the latest podcast episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Interview by Ali WilliamsIf you've ever wondered what it takes to fly the classic hard-rock flag out of a country where Bollywood runs the audio monopoly, Girish and the Chronicles have the answer: persistence, volume, and a deep love of the big-chorus, big-guitar stuff that got most of us into this mess in the first place. Ali's chat with bassist Yogi quickly locks into the band's origin story, which starts simple and very rock'n'roll: Girish was gigging solo as “Girish Unplugged,” the rest of the crew jumped in, “The Chronicles” got scribbled onto the poster, and suddenly it was a full band with a proper name and a mission. Musically, they're not pretending to reinvent the wheel, they're polishing it and lighting it on fire. Yogi straight-up credits the holy trinity of hard rock and metal upbringing: Guns N' Roses, AC/DC and Iron Maiden, and you can hear that DNA all over the newer material. Ali clocks it immediately and calls out the classic-rock backbone, which Yogi happily owns. On home turf, the Indian heavy scene sits in the shadow of a massive mainstream industry, but Yogi explains the maths of it: even a “small percentage” of rock and metal fans becomes a serious crowd when your population is… well, India. He points to the proof: when international bands hit major cities like Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi, the rooms are stacked and the fans actually know the songs, sing along, and show up loud. The conversation also ducks into Asia and the band's wider wish-list. Japan sits high on it, with Yogi nerding out over anime and shouting out Japan's long-standing rock culture, plus names like Marty Friedman and Paul Gilbert as examples of how deep that scene runs. They've already played Thailand and Vietnam, and he's clear-eyed about the next step: Southeast Asia needs more work, more shows, more presence. Then comes the bit Australia always cares about: yes, they're coming here, and it's soon. Yogi says they land on the 15th March for their first ever trip “Down Under” not just as a band, but as tourists too. They're lining up roughly five to six shows across the major cities, plus a New Zealand date. The tour kicks off in Brisbane, at the Crow Bar, and they've got a couple of days between landing and the first show (they mention the first gig being on the 19th) to explore, soak up the country and, naturally, sample the pub culture that keeps this nation emotionally upright. Ali does her civic duty and warns them about drop bears, prompting Yogi to promise he'll Google it, which is the correct response to any Australian wildlife briefing. Fresh music is also on the immediate horizon. Yogi says a new album is coming, with a couple of singles released first, and that the full production is finished, they're just waiting on the official release date. They're also tossing around music video ideas and hoping to shoot footage while in Australia. Their video “process” is pleasingly human: start with an idea that fits the song, then accept that things drift off-script and sometimes the unplanned bits end up being the best bits. There's a quick peek behind the curtain on what else the band has been up to too. Yogi notes that while the group's focus is firmly on Girish and the Chronicles, Girish has been involved in side projects with some serious names (George Lynch and Jeff Pilson get mentioned, along with Chris Adler and Joel Hoekstra), especially after signing with Frontiers. It's a neat reminder that while the band has that classic-rock heart, they're plugged into the wider rock world and they're not shy about doing the work to stay there. Bottom line: Girish and the Chronicles aren't selling a gimmick. They're a hard-rock band from a country where rock isn't the default setting, who've still managed to stack up major support slots, years of European touring, a surprise AGT run, and now an Aussie/NZ tour with a new album loading in the chamber. If you want to see what happens when the “classic” part of classic rock turns out to be alive, sweaty, and very ready to prove a point, grab a ticket and give them some lovin.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

In 1986, two future legends joined forces with some kids from the neighborhood.In all seriousness, it's really cool to be able to look back onto a band like this where they are about to blow up, but with other acts.Join Nik and Duncan in seeing if we should spin it or bin it.Duncan has also dropped his latest single. Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/track/5L3OcpXzmJkwk2TC8NvZl0

Send us a textAs far back as the early 90s when guitarist Marty Friedman was a member of the classic Megadeth line-up, he's had a fascination with Japanese music and culture. On this episode we explore Marty's 20 plus years living in Japan, his time with Megadeth, 18 solo records and his 2024 revealing autobiography “Dreaming Japanese”. We also get into what it was like reuniting with Dave Mustaine and playing with Megadeth again after two decades at the Tokyo Budokan.

Signals From Mars – Episode 431: Rich Knox (Danko Jones)In Episode 431, Victor is joined by Rich Knox, drummer for Danko Jones, to talk about the band's new album Leo Rising, his journey into the band, working with Marty Friedman, and what keeps the Danko Jones sound sharp after more than a dozen years behind the kit.Rich shares stories about his audition for the band, touring with The Darkness and Black Stone Cherry, the differences between jazz and rock musicians, and how the band writes music while living in three different countries. He also reflects on pandemic-era livestreams, KISS fandom, and what makes a great rock song.The conversation also dives into Rich's passion for health, mindset, and fitness. Through his project Performers Health, he helps musicians stay healthy on and off the road. Learn more at: https://performershealth.comTopics include:• Making Leo Rising• Collaborating with Marty Friedman• The Danko Jones songwriting process• Minimalist drumming philosophy• Jazz vs. rock approaches• Touring stories & festival moments• Pandemic livestream memories• Health, wellness & Performers Health• Staying grounded as a touring musician

n a candid interview with Loaded Radio, Danko Jones discusses the band's new album, Leo Rising (out November 21, 2025), and his commitment to the "recording, touring, writing, repeat" process, which he calls his "page out of the Motörhead handbook." We dive deep into how he managed the geographically separated recording with John Calabrese and Rich Knox, the blistering guest solo by Marty Friedman on "Diamond In The Rough," and how his deep, personal connection to KISS continues to fuel his career. The frontman confirms the new album is "another serving of peerless hard-rock: bass, drums, guitar, vocals, no frills." The full podcast is embedded below, where he also talks about how he keeps the band's chemistry "tight, loud, and built for the stage" despite the distance.  

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Megadeth's Rust in Peace didn't just elevate thrash metal — it transformed it. In this in-depth 10-minute video essay, we dive into the album's creation, the classic lineup, and how technical mastery and political storytelling shaped one of the most influential metal records of all time.

In this week’s episode of Dem Vinyl Boyz, we’re diving into the thrash metal battleground with Megadeth’s explosive fourth album, Rust in Peace. Released on September 24, 1990, this record not only cemented Megadeth’s legacy as one of the "Big Four" of thrash (alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax), but it also pushed the genre into technically masterful and politically charged territory. This was Dave Mustaine’s first album featuring lead guitarist Marty Friedman and drummer Nick Menza, forming what many consider the band’s ultimate lineup. From the opening riff of "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" to the laser-precise fretwork on "Hangar 18," Rust in Peace is a relentless assault of speed, complexity, and precision. Mustaine’s songwriting balances anti-war themes, conspiracy theories, and dystopian visions — and wraps them in some of the most intricate metal arrangements ever pressed to wax. The album received widespread critical acclaim and is now regarded as a cornerstone of thrash metal, earning Grammy nominations and spots on numerous “greatest albums” lists. It’s a record that influenced not just metalheads, but also shaped the evolution of progressive and technical metal for decades to come. Whether you’re a longtime fan or experiencing it for the first time, Rust in Peace is more than an album — it’s a mission statement from a band firing on all cylinders and changing the game in the process.

Amy Chavez opens the show by asking Friedman to give a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 25, 2025. Friedman then turns to the reason for writing his book, co-authored by music journalist John Weiderhorn. Friedman talks about the co-writing process and describes it as “putting his musical abilities into words.” His latest solo release, Drama, he calls his best and most romantic work to date — a largely orchestral album that stretches beyond his usual style.Beyond music, Friedman reflects on being a “foreign talento” on Japanese TV, participating in variety shows, commercials, and thoughts on the Japanese entertainment industry. He reveals his inner growth writing the anime theme song Kirei na Senritsu (Beautiful Melody) for Kotoko. Friedman also shares his favorite Japanese book, Ai no Eigyō Hōshin (The Principles of Love Management) by Japanese producer Tsunku, advising young Japanese men on how to cultivate confidence. His favorite J-Pop songs are AKB48's “Heavy Rotation” which he recalls performing with them at the Budokan. He praises Kahala Tomomi's “I'm Proud” as an example of the Japanese concept of heta-uma which he explains at length in the podcast discussion. He points to Ikimono Gakari as another recommendation for those interested in learning more about J-Pop. For the full Show Notes with hyperlinks to Friedman's songs and a book review of his memoir Dreaming Japanese, visit the Books on Asia website at www.booksonasia.net   The Books on Asia Podcast is co-produced with Plum Rain Press. Amy Chavez is author of Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan and The Widow, the Priest, and the Octopus Hunter: Discovering a Lost Way of Life on a Secluded Japanese Island. Check out theBooks on Asia website for book reviews and podcast episodes. Subscribe to the BOA podcast from your favorite podcast service.

“We can't ever talk about this so let's talk about not talking about it when we're talking about it…” Released on July 14th, 1992, COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION, the 5th MEGADETH album (and the 2nd to feature “the classic lineup” of Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson, Marty Friedman, and Nick Menza) would become the follow up to “one of the most perfect thrash albums of all time”, featuring a more streamlined, simplified, straight forward approach which served as a sonic palette cleanser to the progressive thrash complexity of 1990's masterpiece, Rust In Peace. Simply stated, COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION is complex in its simplicity. Even though this might be the most offensive episode we've ever made, we'd like to remind everyone that we're still all about “rainbows and peaches” even though we've emphatically stated for the record that “we're not gonna talk about it”.  Remember proper cell phone etiquette to avoid being bothersome to others, prepare yourself for “The Average Double-Team”, head on down to Dangol County for some “High Speed Dirt”, and last but not least, find out “how to get out of offending anybody” when you “go pick up some honkies” and JOIN US as we start the clock and begin our analysis of MEGADETH's COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION.   Visit www.metalnerdery.com/podcast for more on this episode Help Support Metal Nerdery https://www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast Leave us a Voicemail to be played on a future episode: 980-666-8182 Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.com/merch and kindly leave us a review and/or rating on your favorite Podcast app Follow us on the Socials: Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Email: metalnerdery@gmail.com Can't be LOUD Enough Playlist on Spotify Metal Nerdery Munchies on YouTube @metalnerderypodcast   Show Notes: (00:01): “We're not gonna talk about it…but you always wanna talk about it…” / “We can't ever talk about this so let's talk about not talking about it when we're talking about it…”/ “Rainbows and peaches, dude…”/ #buttstuff / “It's more peach-like in flavor…”/ #KoolAidMan / “Is she a #Redskin?” / “Is it the Washington Nationals?” (NOTE: It's the Commanders.) / #RacistReflections and using your phone in public (where EVERYONE can hear your music, your conversations, etc.) / “So is it racist…?” / “Do you know where #honky comes from?” / “Why don't we have better slurs?” / #beeroftheepisode / “Let's go pick up some honkies and go out and do some stuff…” / ***WARNING: #listenerdiscretionisadvised    (07:27): ***WELCOME BACK TO THE METAL NERDERY PODCAST!!!*** / #DreamReflections / “Has anybody caught the new #KingOfTheHill…?” / #RussellsReflectionsNostalgiaEdition / “He LEANS into it…”/ #onmicburp / “King of Hill…”/ #InMemoriam / “There's some conspiracy…”/ “They're selling their #voicerights to AI…”/ #DangolCounty / “Dude…the Average Double-team…that's our new podcast…that's this side of the table…”/ #TheAverageDoubleteam   (14:44): ***JOIN US on the Socials at #Facebook #Instagram #YouTube and #TikTok at #metalnerderypodcast and EMAIL US at metalnerdery@gmail.com and VOICEMAIL US at 980-666-8182!!!*** / ***PATREON US at patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast *** / #BunkerpoonRequestLine / #PatreonShoutOut / “We'll do 3 solo episodes…kinda like the solo albums…”   (17:11): #TheDocket METAL NERDERY PODCAST PRESENTS: MEGADETH – COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION / “Can you believe it's been 33 years!?” / July 14th, 1992 / #wisdomteeth and #drysockets / “I remember I had these tea leaves…”/ “When they pulled it out…it was purple…”/ “Do you hear that? I hear a lot of gay…” / “This was the follow up to probably one of the most perfect thrash albums of all time…”/ SKIN O' MY TEETH / “Slurps?” / #rrrrrollthoserrrrrs / “Let's get to the meat…”/ “It's very old school…”   (26:26): SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION / “Watch him become a god…” / “Complex in its simplicity…”/ ARCHITECTURE OF AGGRESSION / “That's a bazooka…”/ “Time to pay with your ass…” / “In 2004, they went back…and fucked up the drums…”/ FORECLOSURE OF A DREAM / “I'm not hungry dude, but thank you…”/ “It's their #BlackAlbum…”   (34:00): “This was the fun one…”/ SWEATING BULLETS / “It's an extra 24 seconds long…”/ “Remember the video for this?” / #WAYUPFRONT / “Twenty Daves talking to Dave…”/ “Now I just jump out of airplanes and do kung fu…”/ THIS WAS MY LIFE / “Hey…”/ “That was the end of side 1…” / NOTE: CD's do not include Side 1 and Side 2. Russell could not have been more wrong. / “Here's how you can get out of offending anybody…”/ “I don't identify with that unless it can get me free food…” / “Finish the story…Russell…”/ #WaylonSomething #WaylonJennings #WaylonSmith / #Edgelord / “My wife does not have #toethumbs she has nice thumbs…”   (41:11): COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION / “There's a #Nirvana song that has a similar progression…it might be In Bloom…”/ “She's talking about sushi…”/ “I know it's gonna be an unpopular opinion…the problem is the mix…”/ “How pissed off would you be if you put on #MasterOfPuppets and everything sounded different?” / “The drums on this are completely different than the original…”/ “It sounds like a shitty drum machine…”/ Remixing vs Remastering / HIGH SPEED DIRT / “Doesn't High Speed Dirt sound like a drug?” / “Dave was ahead of his time because he was singing about AI back then…Psychotron is apparently a #Polaroid camera…”/ PSYCHOTRON / “What did #whatshisdick say to #SarahConnor before he banged her back in 1984?” (51:00): CAPTIVE HONOUR / “It's like a clean scoop…” / “The last one is the most proggy…”/ ASHES IN YOUR MOUTH / “This sounds like it could have been on Rust In Peace or Peace Sells…” / “Asses in your mouth…”/ “It's after this next part…”/ Potential future #DeathMatch episodes / “If we do that, that's a bloodbath…” / “So it has aged like fine wine for you guys…”/ “It sounds as different as putting bass on #AJFA and making the drums sound like #StAnger…” / THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!!! / #untilthenext #outroreel

Following the release of Heaven Below's latest album The Majestic Twelve, Nikki Stringfield returns to A-SIDES to share a few details behind the creation of the album. She also discusses the recent tour with her husband Patrick Kennison which featured them as an opening act for Marty Friedman; life at home between tours; the impact and influence of Ozzy Osbourne; and performing with The Iron Maidens. For information on Nikki's tour schedule with The Iron Maidens, visit their website here. You can also purchase her solo albums and music with Heaven Below on her own website. Huge thanks to Nikki for making her third appearance on A-SIDES, as well as thanks to Patrick Kennison, and you for listening to this newest episode!

In 2015, album release dates shifted from Tuesday to Fridays as the new standard to optimize music consumption on streaming platforms. Always one to buck trends, Heaven Below is releasing their new album, The Majestic Twelve, on Tuesday July 22, 2025. Patrick Kennison makes his fourth appearance on A-SIDES to share details on the album's creation, talks about the recent tour with Marty Friedman, drawing inspiration from movies, and even provides a teaser on upcoming releases from Heaven Below. Huge thanks to Patrick Kennison for making another appearance on the podcast and thanks to all who listen! You can find Heaven Below on Facebook, purchase the new record here, or stream the album digitally on all platforms starting tomorrow!

This week, we get songs and stories from the road from the one and only bassist extraordinaire: Mr. Billy Sheehan! We had the opportunity to chat with the icon about his adventurous musical journeys, cats, and deviled ham! Kevin was on the verge of imploding as this conversation completed his goal to have a chat with his holy bass trinity of Geddy, Squire, and Sheehan! Come discover more about some of the bands that Billy's been part of that maybe you aren't as familiar with!Wondering what this show is all about? We exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal and place them in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. Kevin and Robert were both excited to have the opportunity to chat with the amazingly talented Billy Sheehan. After having a brief encounter with him involving potted meat a few years ago, we wondered if he would remember us. Check out his reaction and some great stories about his more obscure musical endeavors. Songs this week include:Thrasher – “Burning At The Speed Of Light” from Thrasher (1985)Talas – “High Speed On Ice” from Sink Your Teeth Into That (1982)MIWA  – “Hell Is Real” from Hell Is Real (2020)Billy Sheehan – “Analog Kid” from Working Man – A Tribute To Rush (1996)Mari Hamada – “Prism” from SOAR (2023)KUNI – “East Meets West” from Masque (1986)Niacin – “Klunkified” from Deep (2000) Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria StoreIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

How should you count The Police's "Bed's Too Big Without You?" Why do so many people revere Marty Friedman's solo on Megadeth's "Tornado of Souls"? What's going on with those pauses during the Bluey theme? And what the heck is that sound on Sly and the Family Stone's "Sex Machine"? Those questions and many more on the first mailbag episode of Season Seven. Thanks to Nevada Jones (voice) and Scott Pemberton (guitar) for their expert contributions!REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Bed's Too Big Without You" by The Police from The Police, 1979"Thirty One" by Lydian Collective from Adventure, 2018"4K Cozy Coffee Shop with Smooth Piano Jazz Music for Relaxing, Studying and Working" on YouTubeMood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playbook by Liz Pelly, 2025, and a Harper's excerpt about Spotify's "Perfect Fit Content" initiative"Executive Blend," "Funky Fanfare," by Keith Mansfield, and "Organ Mania" by Keith Mansfield and Alan Hawkshaw from KPM 1000 Series, Vol. 1"Tornado of Souls" by Megadeath from Rust in Peace, 1990"Sex Machine" by Sly and the Family Stone from Stand!, 1969"Show Me The Way" by Peter Frampton from Frampton, 1974"Bluey Theme" by Joff Bush"The Organic Sound of Bluey, with Sound Designer Dan Brumm" - Twenty Thousand HertzDemonstration of the Kustom Electronics Bag Talkbox----LINKS-----

This episode features Benny, a musician and producer who performs under the name Muted Circus. Benny, originally from Orange County, California, is currently based in Brooklyn, New York. He spent seven years in Tokyo, Japan, and attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. The discussion starts with Benny sharing the story of his first rock concert at the age of 13, where he saw The Get Up Kids in a small, intimate venue in his hometown. This concert sparked his lifelong passion for live music, leading him to attend concerts frequently, including during his college years and time in Japan. Benny reminisces about the DIY music scene of Orange County in the '90s and shares anecdotes about attending shows with his older brother and friends. He also recalls a memorable yet disappointing encounter with Dave Mustaine from Megadeth during a concert in Tokyo, juxtaposing it with a positive experience meeting Marty Friedman, a former Megadeth guitarist.The conversation then shifts towards Benny's musical project, Muted Circus, a deeply personal undertaking inspired by the death of his father. The project comprises 10 EPs with 50 songs, each featuring his father's visual artwork on the covers. Benny explains how creating this music helped him process his grief and reflect on his relationship with his father. He delves into the themes explored in his music, often revolving around the impact of his parents on his life. Benny shares the challenges and emotional journey of writing and recording these songs over several years. He also introspects on the nuances of live vs. recorded music and the emotional resonance that well-produced music can often deliver.During the interview, Benny performs 'Disconnection,' a song from his final EP in the Muted Circus series. The song captures the sentiment of final phone calls with a loved one and reflects Benny's extensive relationship with his father through daily check-ins on the phone. The episode concludes with Benny discussing his future plans for more music releases under different projects and emphasizing the therapeutic power of music in processing complex emotions. Listeners can explore Benny's work on platforms like Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.BANDS: No Doubt, The Get Up Kids, Jimmy Eat World, Real Big Fish, Gwen and Eric Stefani, Megadeth, NSYNC, Metallica, Slayer, Marty Friedman, Dave Mustaine.VENUES: Makuhari Messe (Japan), Koos Cafe, The Chain Reaction, Madison Square Garden. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

Please welcome to the podcast one of the all time greatest guitar players, Marty Friedman. Born in Washington DC, USA, he started his music career with bands Hawaii and Deuce before forming Cacophony with Jason Becker. Friedman joined Megadeth in 1990 and their Rust In Peace album, is considered one of the best heavy metal album ever. He received International success touring the world and having multi platinum albums. Friedman left Megadeth in 2000 and in 2003 moved to Japan to start a whole new life. Since moving to Japan he has become a Japanese celebrity and has eclipsed his accomplishments in Megadeth. He has released multiple solo albums, has been a producer and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in J-Pop, having consistent sold out tours. Friedman is a TV Star and a cultural ambassador. In December 2024 he released his autobiography which has been critically acclaimed around the world Marty's band will be touring China next May in support of his new album Drama. He will be performing in Shanghai 15th May, Beijing 17th May and Guangzhou 18th May. We have 2 free tickets to give away to the Shanghai show. All you have to do is send a screenshot that you have shared this podcast on your social media and answer this question from the podcast- What Chinese pop star does Marty Friedman want to collaborate with? Send your DM to my Wechat or send to cjmaguire@hotmail.com . Winners will be announced on the 8th of May.  https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory #martyfriedman #drama #dreamingjapanese #chinatour #bilibili #jacksonguitar #megadeth #davemustaine #rustinpeace #illumination #shanghaichina #jasonbecker #hawaii #deuce #kiss #madonna #theramones #riverplatefc #jaychou #fender #guitarist #soloalbum #cocaphony #japanesetvstar #momoiro #cloverz #culturalambassador #japan #japaneseculture #j-pop #dragonkiss #jeffloomis #tokyojukebox

EP 603 Discussing The Latest KISS Merch Insanity

EP 603 Discussing The Latest KISS Merch Insanity

Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/marty-friedmanSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeThe Japan-based shredder brings his current roadshow to life with the help of his tech, Alan Sosa.Marty Friedman, the ex-Megadeth guitarist and celebrated mixologist of heavy metal and Japanese music, released his latest solo record, Drama, in April 2024. Last month, PG's John Bohlinger caught up with Friedman before his show at the Basement in Nashville to see what key pieces of gear he brought out on the Drama tour. Friedman and his trusted tech, Alan Sosa, who handles all effects switching manually during the show, showed us the goods.0:00 - Wolf Van Halen & D'Addario0:15 - Marty Friedman Playing Intro0:55 - John Bohlinger Intro1:07 - Jackson Pro Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-14:22 - EMG MF Marty Friedman Signature Pickups6:25 - Marty's D'Addario NYXL 10-46 Strings7:10 - Jackson USA Marty Friedman MF-18:41 - ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno Signature 100W Amp10:27 - Glaser Instruments & D'Addario10:43 - Marty Friedman's Pedalboard23:24 - Improv in Live Shows24:02 - Marty Friedman's Picking Technique25:16 - Marty Friedman on Living & Performing in Japan27:25 - Marty Friedman's Ability to Create Uncompromised Art28:37 - D'AddarioFull Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/marty-friedmanSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeWin Guitar Gear: https://bit.ly/GiveawaysPGDon't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENLMerch & Magazines: https://shop.premierguitar.comPG's Facebook: https://facebook.com/premierguitarPG's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierguitar/PG's Twitter: https://twitter.com/premierguitarPG's Threads: https://threads.net/@premierguitarPG's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@premierguitar[Brought to you by D'Addario: https://ddar.io/wykyk-rr]© Copyright Gearhead Communications LLC, 2025#guitar #rigrundown #guitarist #martyfriedman #jacksonguitars #guitargear

This episode Rex and Duff talk about a bunch of stuff including Rex meeting Marty Friedman at his book signing, asking what is a life changing album and talk about why we disagree with the concept of being "allowed" to like other genres. And finally a tough choice to close out the show.   Picks of the week: Rex: Sentient Horror - In Service of the Dead Duff: Dream Theater - Parasomnia

On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Chris and Erik dive into a packed show full of killer discussions and unexpected twists. First, Erik gives the lowdown on his brand-new studio project, teasing some exciting developments. Then, they dissect Marty Friedman's latest bombshell about possibly joining another band—what's the deal there? But the real chaos begins when Chris and Erik rip into the absolute absurdity that was this year's Grammy Awards. From bizarre winners to cringe-worthy moments, they don't hold back on calling out the nonsense. To wrap things up, the guys get into some friendly betting action on Draft Kings with fans in the chat. It's a wild ride from start to finish! If you're tired of industry BS and love unfiltered talk about music, gambling, and everything in between, this one's for you! Is the music industry completely out of touch, or are we just expecting too much? Sponsor: Megadeth Box Set

Episode #244: Guitarist Marty Friedman is out on tour in North American right now in support of his latest single 'A Prayer', he also recently release his autobiography 'Dreaming Japanese'. Marty talks about his childhood, playing guitar, inspiration, Elvis, sharing personal details about his life in his book, Japan, and so much more. Episode Notes Check out the custom playlist for Episode #244 here Find Marty Friedman online: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube X Order Dreaming Japanese Find Mistress Carrie Online: Official Website The Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on Patreon Twitter Facebook Instagram Bluesky Threads YouTube TikTok Cameo Pantheon Podcast Network Find The Mistress Carrie Podcast online: Instagram Threads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Fraley interviews former Megadeath lead guitarist Marty Friedman, who rocks the Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on Feb. 7 and the Tally Ho Theatre in Leesburg, Virginia on Feb. 11. He reflects on his journey from growing up in Laurel, Maryland to gaining thrash-metal fame with Megadeath and becoming a pop-culture sensation in Japan, all chronicled in his autobiography “Dreaming Japanese.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Patrick KennisonWhen he's not rocking stages as lead guitarist in Lita Ford's band, Patrick Kennison is prolific in his own right as the frontman for Heaven Below and co-guitarist/co-vocalist in an acoustic duo alongside his wife, Nikki Stringfield of the Iron Maidens. He joins us to discuss an upcoming tour supporting Marty Friedman, the “Ghost Notes” EP with wife Nikki and the upcoming Heaven Below album, “The Majestic Twelve.” We also learn about a cease-and-desist from Metallica, a Nine Inch Nails audition and how Rob Zombie lured him out to Hollywood more than 20 years ago.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Marty Friedman is playing the Token Lounge on Friday, January 31st, but first, he spoke with me on numerous topics. His latest book is called Dreaming Japanese. In the book, he talks about the highs and lows of playing in a monstrous band like Megadeth, leaving and starting over in a foreign land. He said he read other autobiographies to give himself a clearer look at what he wanted his to be like. “I got a feel as a reader of what I wanted to read myself. And as a result, I wound up being flat honest and talking about embarrassing things about myself, and I didn’t always paint myself in a good light.” As he puts it, talking about the good things he’s done might read more like a resume, not a personal behind-the-scenes look that he wanted to give the fans. He said, “I’m definitely not the hero in all of these stories.” As far as leaving Megadeth went, he said he’d never really talked about it before. ” Once I left Megadeth, I stopped doing interviews about the band completely.” He told me that the venues he played at, weren’t allowed to promote the show with anything Megadeth. Now he wants to talk about the relationships and the inner turmoil as he decided to exit the band. “I feel really bad about the way I left the band, and the situation I left them in, and you can in the book why it turned out that way…and there’s no excusing what I did. It wasn’t going to happen any other way.” He said that joining the band on stage for two concerts in 2023 closed the chapter on that part of his life, which was still open. ” Yeah, especially the Budokan show in Japan. That was one thing that was hanging over, ya know.” He spoke of wanting to play at that venue from an early age. Now, he’s played it several times, but there was a need to play that place with Megadeth. He called it “unfinished business”. When we (Dave Mustaine and him) had the chance to play there, it was a big celebration.” He said that even though they went down different paths to meet up at that gig over the years, it was like a love letter to the fans when it was all said and done. “It was definite closure!” He also spoke to the massive popularity of the band in the early 90s. “What led up to it was more interesting than actually getting there. The suffering part of the career. It reads better in the book.” He then describes it as taking a “massive dump”. Yes, you need to hear him talk about the rise of the band with a bowel movement analogy. I think it’s been about 26 years since I last spoke with Marty. Great to have him back on Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown.

On this episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie brings Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini together for the first time in years to talk about their recently announced M3 Rock Festival reunion show.  They get into how it feels to reconnect, how they expect to feel on stage and writing new music together, writing previous Ratt hits, if it could lead to more shows and much more! Plus, you'll get Eddie's interview with Marty Friedman who discussed his current US tour, his book, his time in Megadeth and a lot more.  Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don't forget to follow Eddie on Twitter and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation

This week I open up the show with a brief John Sykes memorial and talk about the upcoming Super Bowl. Then we move onto the weekend here in Vegas including Pat Travers & Marty Friedman who both played at Count's Vamp'd and my experience at the AVN Expo including the first installment of "Dating Tips From Porn Stars" with your first gal, Violet Voss.As always, please support the linked places.PATREON - https://www.patreron.com/realizzypresley Izzy's linkshttps://www.sotastick.com                                                                                           https://vintageguitarsrus.com                                                                                     https://www.beeteramplification.com                                                                        https://www.thesmokinkills.com                                                                                  https://www.7thavenuepizza.com                                                                                https://www.lockecustomguitars.com                                                                       https://valkenburgusa.com https://www.monstersofrockcruise.comCAMEO https://www.cameo.com/realizzypresley Donate: CashApp - $izzypresley Venmo - @realizzypresley PayPal - izzypresley@yahoo.com

You may know Marty Friedman from Cacophony and Megadeth especially, and maybe also from his Shrapnel Records solo days. These days, life is in Japan for Marty, musically, and personally. This is a great talk about it all. Get the details on his Live Drama 2025 Tour by clicking here, so you can go see the man and his band perform his latest release, and a lot more, on this tour. We discuss it in this episode. Drama, is both energized and sublime. We learn about his sources and approach for much of the music on the album. All in all, a great visit as a follow-up to our interview with Jon Wiederhorn, about the book they wrote together, Dreaming Japanese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may know Marty Friedman from Cacophony and Megadeth especially, and maybe also from his Shrapnel Records solo days. These days, life is in Japan for Marty, musically, and personally. This is a great talk about it all. Get the details on his Live Drama 2025 Tour by clicking here, so you can go see the man and his band perform his latest release, and a lot more, on this tour. We discuss it in this episode. Drama, is both energized and sublime. We learn about his sources and approach for much of the music on the album. All in all, a great visit as a follow-up to our interview with Jon Wiederhorn, about the book they wrote together, Dreaming Japanese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this show I talk about the passing of Bob Uecker and my experience with him in the pressbox at Metrodome, the fires in Los Angeles and what that town means to me and I give you the privy on what happened with the Marty Friedman interview and why it did not air.Fire Go Fund Me Links:Caleb Rapoport - https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-rapoport-familys-recovery-journeyDan & Alisha Kalisher - https://www.gofundme.com/f/kalisher-family-needs-your-helpBrian Whelan - https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-rachaels-family-postwildfirePATREON - https://www.patreron.com/realizzypresley Izzy's linkshttps://www.sotastick.com  https://www.beeteramplification.com https://www.thesmokinkills.com https://www.7thavenuepizza.com https://www.lockecustomguitars.com https://valkenburgusa.com CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/realizzypresley Donate: CashApp - $izzypresley Venmo - @realizzypresley PayPal - izzypresley@yahoo.com

Markus and Ray welcome Jon Wiederhorn back to discuss his latest co-writing project, Dreaming Japanese, the story of Marty Friedman of Megadeth and so much more! We discuss Marty's life, told amazingly in the book, and his bold career moves, as well as his long-time associations! Now, a J-Pop icon, his role in Megadeth was pretty key as well. Jon informs on Marty's first person telling of his life story, and gives us a glimpse at his own next project! Out in December, get it for the Megafan in your life this holiday season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markus and Ray welcome Jon Wiederhorn back to discuss his latest co-writing project, Dreaming Japanese, the story of Marty Friedman of Megadeth and so much more! We discuss Marty's life, told amazingly in the book, and his bold career moves, as well as his long-time associations! Now, a J-Pop icon, his role in Megadeth was pretty key as well. Jon informs on Marty's first person telling of his life story, and gives us a glimpse at his own next project! Out in December, get it for the Megafan in your life this holiday season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following episodes discussing Patrick Kennison's favorite cover songs and live albums, this time Patrick takes center stage to share details on the upcoming Heaven Below album, The Majestic Twelve, and a special acoustic EP featuring his wife Nikki Stringfield. The duo is also getting ready to embark on a Winter tour opening for Marty Friedman which will be book-ended by those releases. Other topics include Patrick's favorite holiday side dish, Bryan Adams, and his secret to maintaining a work-life balance. Follow along with Patrick on social media @thepatrickkennison for updates on Heaven Below and make sure to stream their newest singles ("Suffer The Masses" and "Nightmare Rising") wherever you get your music! Thanks to Patrick for returning to A-SIDES and thanks to everyone who listens!

Marty FriedmanFrom his early beginnings in Deuce, Hawaii and Cacophony to worldwide acclaim with Megadeth and a celebrated solo career, Marty Friedman has established himself as an undisputed, world-class guitar virtuoso. He joins us to discuss latest album, “Drama,” his upcoming autobiography, “Dreaming Japanese,” (don't believe all you've read about Megadeth) and his respect for techno thrash-metal pioneers, Watchtower. He also reveals a love for the Ramones and tells us why his Ozzy audition was much better-suited to Zakk Wylde. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Jamey Jasta sits with Marty Friedman to talk touring, obscure movie appearances, tour nostalgia and more!Support Our SponsorsIndie Merch Store - https://www.indiemerchstore.com Use Promo Code JASTA10 at check outMartyrstore - https://www.martyrstore.netUse Code JJTEN to SAVE 10%Blastbeatsvinyl.com - use code MMFmanyeyesmusic.com deathwishinc.com Subscribe to the all new GaSDigital.comFollow Jamey On Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/jastaFollow The Show On Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/jameyjastahttps://www.instagram.com/jameyjasta/Musician, former television host, and podcaster Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed, Kingdom of Sorrow, Jasta and the former host of MTV's Headbanger's Ball) interviews your heroes every Monday and Thursday. The newest 20 episodes are always free, but if you want access to all the archives, watch live, chat live, access to the forums, and get the show a week before it comes out everywhere elseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news with the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're discussing this time: - Vinnie Vincent does the one thing he's consistent at - Mista Bone leaves the road - Osbourne vs Spears - Metallica fans continue to bet on Black - Mike Tramp couch surfs to the oldies - Kerry King feels owed by the Beasties - Lorraine Lewis stunned by Vixen exit - Stephen Pearcy to invade your privacy live - Chris Jericho the greatest frontman? - KISS serves 1 billion disco fans - Marty Friedman isn't feeling risky It's a bunch of great rock talk about the stories of the day. News, reviews, and a lot of laughs. We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 07.22.24 and SHARE with a friend! Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news with the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're discussing this time: - Vinnie Vincent does the one thing he's consistent at - Mista Bone leaves the road - Osbourne vs Spears - Metallica fans continue to bet on Black - Mike Tramp couch surfs to the oldies - Kerry King feels owed by the Beasties - Lorraine Lewis stunned by Vixen exit - Stephen Pearcy to invade your privacy live - Chris Jericho the greatest frontman? - KISS serves 1 billion disco fans - Marty Friedman isn't feeling risky It's a bunch of great rock talk about the stories of the day. News, reviews, and a lot of laughs. We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 07.22.24 and SHARE with a friend! Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's up for some thrash metal?Megadeth is one of the founding bands of the thrash metal genre, and considered one of the "big four" of U.S. thrash metal (along with Anthrax, Metallica, and Slayer).  The heart of the band, primary songwriter, and sole constant member of the band throughout the years is Dave Mustaine.  The formation of the band is well known as a revenge effort on Mustaine's part.  He was fired from his role as lead guitarist of Metallica just prior to the recording of their debut album due to personal issues with James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, and due to drug abuse problems.  The name of the group was inspired by a political pamphlet from Alan Cranston that read "The arsenal of megadeath can't be rid no matter what the peace treaties come to."  Mustaine took the word out of that pamphlet and adjusted the spelling.Rust In Peace is the group's fourth studio album, released in late September but featured in November as it was gaining traction with fans at the time.  The album name came from a bumper sticker Mustaine saw that read, "May all your nuclear weapons rust in peace."  It was the first album to feature Marty Friedman on guitar and Nick Menza on drums.  Dave Mustaine is on guitars and lead vocals, and long time collaborator David Ellefson completes the quartet on bass and backing vocals.The album takes on a number of topics including religion, plitics, warfare, and personal issues Dave Mustaine was dealing with such as drug and alcohol addiction.  Mustaine explored a number of religious expressions over his life, and became a born again Christian after attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and focusing on his Christian faith.  Lynch brings us this hallmark album of thrash metal in this week's podcast Holy Wars...the Punishment DueThe opening track starts fast, shifts to a slower acoustic bridge, and finishes at a higher speed.  The lyrics discuss religious conflict with particular attention being paid to the situations in Israel and Northern Ireland.  The subtitle "the Punishment Due" is a reference to the Marvel comic book character called the Punisher.  It was the first single released from the album  Hangar 18The second single is the second track from the album, and was inspired by the Roswell alien conspiracy theory.  Hangar 18 is supposedly located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and was believed to be the location where an alien spacecraft and/or bodies were stored.Tornado of SoulsThis is a somewhat deeper cut since it was never released as a single, but it is considered a staple of the band's discography.  Marty Friedman's guitar solo in this piece is considered one of the best metal solos of all time, and one of the hardest to play.  Bassist David Ellefson co-wrote the lyrics, making it one of the few songs on the album not written by Mustane alone.Rust in Peace...PolarisThe concluding song reflects the album title.  It is written from the perspective of a Polaris nuclear weapon, and reflects the catastrophic consequences of nuclear warfare.   ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Shotgun by Junior Walker & The All Stars (from the motion picture “Misery”)This movie based on the Stephen King novel starring James Caan and Kathy Bates would win Bates an Oscar for Best Actress. STAFF PICKS:Full Circle by the Jeff Healey BandRob starts the staff pick with this blues-infused pick which is the lead track to the Jeff Healey Band's second album, "Hell to Pay."  Bobby Whitlock, a member of the supergroup Derek and the Dominos is playing the Hammond organ on this piece.  Jeff Healey, blind since an early age, was known for holding his guitar in his lap while playing.Vigilante Man by Hindu Love GodsWayne's staff pick is a bit of a super group.  Warren Zevon got together with the members of REM minus Michael Stipe to create this single album on a lark.  The group recorded old standards for the album, and this one was originally done by Woody Guthrie in 1940.  The song itslef is about hired thugs who would chase away migrants trying to escape the Dust Bowl by moving to California.Traveling Riverside Blues by Led ZeppelinBruce features another cover song, this one written by Robert Johnson in 1937.  Led Zeppelin recorded it in 1969, but it was not released until 1990, over ten years after "Fool in the Rain," their last single.  It hit number 7 on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart in November 1990.Blaze of Glory by Jon Bon JoviLynch finishes the staff picks with a rock ballad containing elements of country and western, written for the motion picture "Young Guns II."  It won the Golden Globe award for Best Original Song, and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Bon Jovi's most successful solo hits. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Theme from the motion picture "Dances with Wolves" by the Royal Scots Dragoon GuardsThis cinematic piece accompanied the Kevin Costner Western which was out in 1990. 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Send Steve a Text MessageEver wondered how to strike that perfect chord between playing a song note-for-note and weaving in the threads of your own musical identity? That's the question we unpack as I share my personal experiences and tips on balancing authenticity with innovation on the guitar. We traverse the landscape of music learning, discussing the golden days of ear-learning before the internet era, and how those practices shaped musicians into the artists they are today. Reflecting on the likes of Steve Vai, Tommy Emmanuel, and Michael Britt, we dissect the notion that perfection lies in replication, and instead, celebrate the quirks and individual flair that make guitar playing deeply personal.Embark with me as we zoom in on the distinctive styles of legendary guitarists, using Megadeth's Kiko Loureiro's fresh take on Marty Friedman's solos as a case study in artful adaptation. With no guests but a treasure trove of insights, this episode is an ode to the guitarist's journey of self-discovery—find out how improvisation, theory, and fretboard knowledge converge to help you sculpt a sound that's unapologetically yours. Whether it's respecting the original or reshaping a classic like "Cliffs of Dover" to suit your style, this conversation is a reminder that the strings of the guitar are as much about the music they play as the story they tell. Tune in, tune up, and let's celebrate the unique musical voice that's waiting to be heard through your six strings.Tune in now and learn more!Links:Steve's Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus... GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0... Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... . Check out Steve's Guitar Membership and Courses: https://bit.ly/3rbZ3He

Iconic guitarist Marty Friedman is back on The MetalSucks Podcast! We're celebrating his new solo album Drama, which is coming out on May 17. In our chat, we discuss his return to touring North America after the pandemic, look back on the visually arresting livestream he participated in during the Tokyo Jukebox album cycle, and a breakdown on the song structure of the centerpiece track “Mirage." We also discuss how having access to a collection of vintage and rare guitars is beneficial to recording the album, writing his autobiography with the intent of sharing things nobody knows about him, and a ballpark release date for when his autobiography will be available to the world. Before that though, Petar and Sylvia discuss the announcement of the bands on this years Summer Slaughter tour, our thoughts on the reactions that spread all over the metal media, Slipknot's new look leaning towards the iconic first album, and Motley Crue's releases a brand new song. Song: Marty Friedman  “Illumination” Song: Marty Friedman “Dead of Winter (English Version) Featuring Chris Brooks of Like A Storm Song: Inter Arma “Desolation's Harp” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices