Marty Friedman

[Official Site (English)](https://www.martyfriedman.com/) | [Official Site (Japanese)](http://martyfan.com) | [Twitter](https://x.com/marty_friedman) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/martyfriedman/) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8p0ZqjT7f_zZiS-py5w-WQ) American guitarist, most widely recognized and best known for his tenure as as lead/rhythm guitarist for thrash metal band Megadeth, which lasted close to ten years. He has resided in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan since 2003, and has hosted his own television programs, *Rock Fujiyama* and *Jukebox English* on Japanese television. He has become a major force in the Japanese music scene, playing lead guitar in the bands of some of the country's most famous performers such as Nanase Aikawa. He also collaborated with famous j-pop and j-rock musicians such as KOTOKO and Nana Kitade.