Cacophony (band)

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Cacophony
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active1986–1989
LabelsShrapnel
Past members

Cacophony was an American heavy metal band formed in 1986 by guitarists Marty Friedman and Jason Becker,[1] and signed to Shrapnel Records.[2] They released two studio albums and remained active until 1989, after which both guitarists forged their own solo careers and joined other bands.

History

The two albums released by Cacophony,

scales and dual guitar harmonizations. Several of the tracks were entirely instrumental,[1] which prominently demonstrated Friedman and Becker's renowned technical skills.[3] In a 2009 article by Guitar World magazine, Speed Metal Symphony was ranked ninth in a list of all-time top ten shred albums.[4]

Both Friedman and Becker released their own solo albums—

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
, a degenerative disease that rendered him completely unable to play and, soon afterwards, move or speak.

Band members

Discography

References

  1. ^
    ISBN 0-7535-0257-7
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  2. ISBN 1-56075-029-4
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  3. All Media Network
    . Retrieved 2015-08-03.
  4. ^ Guitar World Staff (2009-07-09). "Top 10 Shred Albums of All Time". Guitar World. Future US. Archived from the original on 2011-05-28. Retrieved 2015-08-03.

External links

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