Cacophony "Speed Metal Symphony"

Cacophony "Speed Metal Symphony"

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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.