ICONIC GUITARIST MARTY FRIEDMAN SHARES NEW SINGLE "2 REBELDES (SPANISH VOCAL)"

Today, innovative guitar visionary Marty Friedman shares a new single, “2 Rebeldes (Spanish Vocal)”, taken from his latest solo album “Drama”, that was released in May, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl. 

Marty commented on the new single: “2 Rebeldes” is my love letter to all the Latin countries around the world. Each one has unique warm memories for me, but they share a common language, so I did a Spanish vocal song for everyone. Hal-Ca from Asterism will be singing this song with me on my Latin American tour. When I think of a Japanese girl singing a song in Spanish written by an American dude in so many Latin countries, it makes me smile and think, “Yeah, this is something Marty would do...”

Marty is also excited to reveal his latest touring plans. He is gearing up to embark on a tour across South America this month, to celebrate the 34th anniversary of his landmark album “Scenes”. He’s also thrilled to announce that he will be playing the Hero Rock Festival in Korea in December, two shows in Los Angeles on January 28 and 29, before finally taking his “Live Drama” tour in UK and Europe in April 2027. The “Drama” World Tour will continue in several more territories after that. Tickets are available now HERE. A full list of confirmed tour dates is below. 

Watch the official visualizer for “2 Rebeldes (Spanish Vocal)” HERE

Stream “2 Rebeldes (Spanish Vocal)” HERE

Order his latest album “Drama” HERE
 
Marty Friedman’s presence in the world of music, the world of guitar, and Japanese pop culture is mystifying, bizarre, and nothing short of inspiring. His latest solo album “Drama” where he only slightly revisits the atmospheric elements of his acclaimed 1992 release “Scenes”, elevating them to a modern and exotic collection of epic, extravagant, and unapologetically emotional mini-symphonies.

From his groundbreaking beginnings with Cacophony, alongside the legendary Jason Becker, to his pivotal role in propelling Megadeth to its peak of popularity with his breath-taking range and unorthodox melodic sense, Marty Friedman has solidified his status as a unique guitar icon.

Tracks like “Illumination” and “Mirage” transport listeners to captivating realms, evoking sudden tears and chills. The entire album spotlights Marty's mesmerizing melodies, game-changing arrangements, and heart-tugging motifs even more than any of his previous work.

Recorded in Italy, where Marty had access to a treasure trove of vintage guitars along with his modern signature models, “Drama” is a pure, uplifting musical experience.

“Drama” Track List:

1.  Illumination 
2.  Song for an Eternal Child
3.  Triumph (Official Version) 
4.  Thrill City
5.  Deep End
6.  Dead of Winter
7.  Mirage
8.  A Prayer
9.  Acapella
10.  Tearful Confession
11.  Icicles
12.  2 Rebeldes (Dead of Winter) (Spanish Vocal)
13.  Mirage (Guitar Karaoke Version) Bonus track Japan

Produced By: Marty Friedman 

Studios: Newsin Audio Design, Italy 
Woodcliff Studios, USA
NK Sound & Sunshine Studios, Japan

Recorded By: Luigi Stefanini, Frank Rosato, Takao Nakazato, 
Atsuo Akabae, Kenjiro Naka

Mixed By: Alexander Backlund and Jay Ruston

Mastered By: Koji Tanaka at Victor Creative Media, Tokyo

Guitar Technician & Sonic Guru: Franco Piona

Marty Friedman - “Scenes – 34th Anniversary” Tour:
November 11 – Sao Paulo, BR
November 12 – Curitiba, BR
November 13 – Valparaiso, CL
November 14 – Santiago, CL
November 15 – Montevideo, UY
November 17 – Buenos Aires, AR
November 19 – Bogota, CO
November 21 – Guadalajara, MX
November 22 – Monterrey, MX
November 24 – Ciudad De Mexico, MX

Hero Rock Festival:
December 19 – Seoul, KR

Marty Friedman – “Live Drama” Tour:
January 28 – Anaheim, US
January 29 – Los Angeles, US
April 4 – Zoetermeer, NL
April 5 – Paris, FR
April 6 – London, UK
April 8 – Aschaffenburg, DE
April 9 – Zurich, CH
April 10 – Milan, IT
April 13 – Athens, GR
April 14 – Thessaloniki, GR
April 15 – Sofia, BG
April 16 – Bucharest, RO
April 18 – Zlin, CZ
April 19 – Budapest, HU
April 20 – Krakow, PL
April 22 – Ankara, TR
April 23 – Istanbul, TR

Since moving to Japan in 2003, Marty Friedman has become a household name even beyond the world of music. Fluent in Japanese, he has appeared on over 900 Japanese TV shows of every variety, as well as motion pictures and commercials including an ad campaign for Coca-Cola / Fanta that ran for over two years. He was recently appointed an Ambassador of Japan Heritage by the Japanese government who also commissioned him to compose the “Japan Heritage Theme Song”, recorded by Marty and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and is played at official government-related events. He has played the Opening Ceremony at the Tokyo Marathon 5 times, including in March of this year. Three books on Marty’s life have been released in Japan and a brand-new full autobiography, “Dreaming Japanese” has been released in December 2024.

In addition to his legendary work with Cacophony and Megadeth, Marty has released fifteen solo albums starting in 1988 with “Dragon's Kiss”, and has had multi-platinum, platinum, and gold album sales awards in twenty-seven countries, achieving seven Grammy nominations to date. In recent years, Friedman has put out the distinguished, ongoing “Tokyo Jukebox” line, which, as the title suggests, is a series of albums featuring covers of Japanese songs starting with “Tokyo Jukebox” in 2009, “Tokyo Jukebox 2” in 2011, and most recently, “Tokyo Jukebox 3” in 2020. This series has become a go-to set for people all around the world who are fast becoming fascinated with Japan and its music.

Marty has played the Tokyo Dome, Budokan, and every major Japanese venue multiple times. He has toured Japan countless times with his solo music as well as alongside many legendary Japanese stars. Since the release of “Tokyo Jukebox 3” in 2020, Marty has toured Japan twice, performed as a soloist with three major symphony orchestras, and made several TV appearances, most recently performing with Yoshiki of X Japan.

Line Up:
Marty Friedman - Guitar
Wakazaemon - Bass
Gregg Bissonette - Drums
Mika Maruki - Piano, Keyboard & Synth
Hiyori Okuda - Cello
Miho Chigyo - Violin
 
Vocals on “Dead of Winter”: Chris Brooks (Like A Storm)
Vocals on “2 Rebeldes”: Steven Baquero Vargas
Bass on “Mirage”: Or Lubianiker
Rhythm Guitar on “Thrill City”: Naoki Morioka
Keys and Synth on “Song for an Eternal Child”: Takuro Iga
Drums on “Thrill City”: Chargeeeeee
Additional recording: Yukiko Takada, Jordan Rudess, Naoki Morioka, Maki Furugaki, Chris Brooks, Matt Brooks, Kent Brooks, Brian Becvar

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