Cacophony

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Cacophony

Cacophony

Cacophony was a american heavy metal band formed around 1986 by Marty Friedman and Jason Becker. The band his known for their insane shred duet, mixing neo-classical metal with speed metal elements.

History

1987

In 1987, one year after the band was formed, "Speed Metal Symphony" was released. Fusing styles such as classic with hard rock and mixing the exotic sound of Friedman and the technical power of Becker, the album was a sucess for the lovers of the genre.

1988-1989

Go Off!, was release, unlike the first album Go Off! was a more song oriented album, allthrough it still had that magic harmonic of the twin guitars, the album wasn't much sucesfull, but still it spwaned cult followings around the band.

In 1989, Cacophony died, ending up with Becker replacing Steve Vai on David Lee Roth and Friedman joining Megadeth.

Band Members

Speed Metal Symphony

Peter Marrino – vocals

Marty Friedman – electric guitar, bass guitar

Jason Becker – electric guitar

Atma Anur – drums

Go Off!

Peter Marrino – vocals

Marty Friedman – electric guitar

Jason Becker – electric guitar

Deen Castronovo – drums

Jimmy O'Shea – bass guitar

Discography

Speed Metal Symphony (1987)

Go Off! (1988)

GMC Related Lessons

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/cacophony-style/

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Modal_Metal_Solo/

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/hirojoshi-scale-lesson/

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/modal_madness_pt_5_the_hirajoshi_scale/

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/thrash-metal-lesson2/