To ring in a new era, MARTY FRIEDMAN showcases his brand new Jackson MF-1 signature model in a new video posted on Jackson’s YouTube page. The 10+ minute clip showcases Marty playing this new guitar amidst rare, intimate discussions about his decision to return to Jackson. In addition, the video features song clips from his upcoming album, Wall Of Sound. You can view the video here: https://youtu.be/lsWXavdfRBs

MARTY FRIEDMAN‘s new album, Wall Of Sound, which will be released on August 4, 2017 via Prosthetic Records, expands and destroys any conventional notions of instrumental music. The album was produced by Friedman, engineered by Paul Fig (Ghost, Rush, Alice in Chains) and mixed by Jens Bogren (Lamb of God, Opeth). Pre-orders can be found here: http://smarturl.it/MartyFriedman

While online, listen to the album’s first single, “Self Pollution”, here: https://youtu.be/WMG5QhMfVa8

Once again, Marty assembled an incredible and diverse group of musicians to record and guest on Wall Of Sound. His core recording band is made up of Anup Sastry, a modern whiz kid sharing drum duties with uber-veteran Gregg Bissonette, and Japanese musician Kiyoshi – who is undisputedly one of the most aggressive bassists on earth. Guests include Jinxx of Black Veil Brides and Shiv Mehra of Deafheaven, and Jorgen Munkeby of Shining lends his voice to the only non-instrumental track on the album.

The album will be available on all digital platforms, compact disc and comes in 5 limited edition LP color variants:

All preorders come with a laminate good for 1 VIP meet and greet to Marty’s 2017 US tour. Keep an eye on www.martyfriedman.com for a tour announcement and when the dates are posted, email martyvip@prostheticrecords.com with your order number and what date you would like to attend.

MARTY FRIEDMAN will begin a headlining run on August 2 in Philadelphia, PA. Support comes from Houston’s top progressive outfit, Scale the Summit, along with Madison, WI’s technical progressive three-piece, The Fine Constant.  Catch Marty and his Jackson MF-1 models at the following stops:

8/02 The Foundry at the Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA

8/03 Brighton Music Hall, Boston, MA

8/04 Highline Ballroom, New York, NY

8/05 Crossroads, Garwood, NJ

8/06 Baltimore Soundstage, Baltimore, MD

8/08 Grog Shop, Cleveland, OH

8/09 Diesel, Chesterfield, MI

8/10 Reggie’s Rock Club, Chicago, IL

8/11 Studio B at the Skyway, Minneapolis, MN

8/12 Sokol Underground, Omaha, NE

8/13 Fubar, St, Louis, MO

8/16 Scout Bar, Houston, TX

8/17 The Rock Box, San Antonio, TX

8/18 Trees, Dallas, TX

8/19 Tower Theater, Oklahoma, OK

8/20 The Riot Room, Kansas City, MO

8/23 Marquis Theatre, Denver, CO

8/24 Launchpad, Albuquerque, NM

8/25 The Rebel Lounge, Phoenix, AZ

8/26 The Whisky, Los Angeles, CA

8/27 The Parish @ HOB, Anaheim, CA

8/28 Brick By Brick, San Diego, CA

MARTY FRIEDMAN released his first solo album, Dragon’s Kiss, on the influential Shrapnel Records. His tenure with Cacophony and Megadeth have created some of the most memorable music and jaw dropping guitar solos ever heard. He’s received dozens of platinum and gold awards from throughout the globe and continually pushes the boundaries of music as is heard on Wall Of Sound. Fluent in Japanese, Friedman currently resides in Tokyo where he is a constant fixture on Japanese television (appearing on hundreds of network programs, musical and non-musical, and as the face of long running campaigns for Fanta/Coca Cola, Sumitomo Bank, Suntory etc.), in addition to appearing in major motion pictures. He is also the author of two hardcover books in Japanese detailing his unusual views on the current Japanese music scene, as well as two best-selling manga-related books, which are both in their eighth editions now. Friedman has not only held top charting positions with his own albums in Japan, but has also collaborated on and produced several Top 5 hits.

MARTY FRIEDMAN was recently appointed a Japanese Heritage Ambassador to promote the country`s upcoming Olympic games. He is currently filming a documentary, and his biography is set to be published soon.