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Marty Friedman
former Megadeth guitarist, living in Tokyo
In short
The artists most similar to Marty Friedman are Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Jason Becker, Paul Gilbert and Vinnie Moore, from the same instrumental rock, metal and progressive rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Marty Friedman?
The artists most similar to Marty Friedman are Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Jason Becker, Paul Gilbert and Vinnie Moore, from the same instrumental rock, metal and progressive rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Marty Friedman?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Buckethead have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Marty Friedman" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Marty Friedman?
Marty Friedman is usually associated with instrumental rock, metal, progressive rock and hard rock (artist · JP · born 1962), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.