MARTY FRIEDMAN

MARTY FRIEDMAN Holds New Release Party On Top Of Tokyo Tower



According to the official website of former MEGADETH guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN, "to commemorate the May 20th release of (his new album) Tokyo Jukebox, Marty held a 'secret live event' atop Tokyo Tower on May 19. There were two shows, both filled to capacity, and all who attended were treated to Marty's first time performing these new songs in public, high above Tokyo's night skyline. Autograph sessions were held after each show. More similar events in Japan and outside are in the works."

Tokyo Tower is out in Japan by AVEX. More international release details will follow soon.

Friedman recently confirmed a live date in Moscow, Russia at Tochka on June 29. According to an update at his official website: "Marty and his band (Jeremy Colson - drums, Takayoshi Ohmura - guitar, Ryota - bass) will make their first trip to Russia. It is a dream of Marty's to finally play for his Russian fans. There are other Marty related events in Italy around the time of the Gods of Metal festival coming up."

MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Joins RAVEN On Stage In Japan



Japanese hardcore metal fans got a huge surprise when former MEGADETH guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN took the stage with legendary NWOBHM band RAVEN in Tokyo on June 11th. Raven have been quoted by Marty as a major influence several times, especially during his teenage years. He joined them for Raven staples 'Don't Need Your Money' and 'For The Future' in the band's encores.

In other news, due to popular demand, a sequel to Friedman's 2007 Japanese bestseller hardcover book, Ii Jyan J-Pop (Awesome J-Pop), a sequel has been finally completed and will be released this August. Details at www.martyfan.com . Plans for an English release of both of these unique books are slowly but surely in the works. This site will be the first place to get official info on that.

On June 12 Marty gave a lecture at Kyoto Seika University. Marty spent much of the time discussing the concept behind his new album, Tokyo Jukebox as well as sharing motivational stories with the audience. Previous lecturers at this prestigious school include YOKO ONO, olympic athletes as well as big names in the art world.