Cacophony
Speed Metal Symphony
The Story
"Speed Metal Symphony" signified a dramatic change in neo-classic heavy metal, by blending together the "over the top" guitar fury of Marty Friedman and 17 year old guitar phenomenon Jason Becker. "Speed Metal Symphony" features intense classical, contrapuntal lines, played in odd-meter against a speed metal wall of rhythm--enough to have left guitar fanatics pointing at their speakers in disbelief. Instrumental tracks include "Concerto" and the mind-numbing title track.
The Music
| 05:48 | Savage | Vocal |
| 04:32 | Where My Fortune Lies | Vocal |
| 07:24 | The Ninja | Vocal |
| 04:37 | Concerto | Instrumental |
| 06:50 | Burn The Ground | Vocal |
| 06:24 | Desert Island | Vocal |
| 09:32 | Speed Metal Symphony | Vocal |
The Artists
| Marty Friedman | Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Production |
| Jason Becker | Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar |
| Atma Anur | Drums |
| Peter Marrino | Vocals |
| Steve Fontano | Engineering |
| Dino Alden | Engineering Assistance |
| Mike Varney | Executive Production |
| George Horn | Mastering |
| Pat Johnson | Photography |
| Dave Stephens | Graphic Design |
| Guy Aitchison | Backdrop |
| Laurie Soto | Cacophony Logo Concept |
| Recorded at Prairie Sun Studios, Cotati, CA, May-June 1987.
Mastered at Fantasy Studios. |
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