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United States (1986 – 1989)
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1. Cacophony is a United States neoclassical speed metal/shred band formed in 1986 by guitarists Marty Friedman and Jason Becker. The band also featured Atma Anur on drums and Peter Marrino on vocals, although the main focus of their music was the guitars. Cacophony is often recognized for its technically challenging, neo-classical metal elements.
Their first album, the predominantly instrumental Speed Metal Symphony, fused classical and hard rock styles with Friedman’s preference towards exotic scales (especially obvious in the song “The Ninja”). It featured exceptionally fast, melodic and technical music that could only be equaled by other virtuosos such as Yngwie Malmsteen. It has been heralded as one of the most awe-inspiring instrumental guitar albums of all time. The title track, “Speed Metal Symphony”, was an incredible combination of amazing lead solos and fast rhythm guitar.
Their second album Go Off! was a commercial failure. Besides Becker, Friedman and Marrino, it featured a new bassist and a new drummer. The drums were played by Deen Castronovo, however the picture of new drummer Kenny Stavropoulos was included on the back cover. Go Off! featured a more song oriented approach, valuing songwriting as much as display of skill. The guitar playing is more technical and the harmonization of the lead lines and solos resulted in interesting double harmonies that wildly differed from the common “Iron Maiden harmony style”.
1. Cacophony is a United States neoclassical speed metal/shred band formed in 1986 by guitarists Marty Friedman and Jason Becker. The band also featured Atma Anur on drums and Peter Marrino on vocals, although the main focus of their music was the guitars. Cacophony is often recognized for its technically challenging, neo-classical metal elements.
Their first album, the predominantly instrumental Speed Metal Symphony, fused classical and hard rock styles with Friedman’s preference towards exotic scales (especially obvious in the song “The Ninja”). It featured exceptionally fast, melodic and technical music that could only be equaled by other virtuosos such as Yngwie Malmsteen. It has been heralded as one of the most awe-inspiring instrumental guitar albums of all time. The title track, “Speed Metal Symphony”, was an incredible combination of amazing lead solos and fast rhythm guitar.
Their second album Go Off! was a commercial failure. Besides Becker, Friedman and Marrino, it featured a new bassist and a new drummer. The drums were played by Deen Castronovo, however the picture of new drummer Kenny Stavropoulos was included on the back cover. Go Off! featured a more song oriented approach, valuing songwriting as much as display of skill. The guitar playing is more technical and the harmonization of the lead lines and solos resulted in interesting double harmonies that wildly differed from the common “Iron Maiden harmony style”.
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Slesar-int wrote:
http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Shit+rave/
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lubi165 wrote:
♥_♥
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zox09 wrote:
Este grupo es la polla.
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Hugo_AcesHigh wrote:
@dalviodias do you know what music is?
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LazlowVercetti wrote:
v Hey fuck you dicknose you have shit taste. Probably buttdevastated that you can't play guitar like Jason and Marty, I went through a stage like that.
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dalviodias wrote:
music for impressionable kids.
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Hugo_AcesHigh wrote:
maybe it was meant to be ironic. still,it's ironic.
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Himelnator wrote:
"these guys are such beasts.it's the most ironic thing in the world they are called "cacophony"." Not at all, they chose that name for a reason, eh?
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Hugo_AcesHigh wrote:
these guys are such beasts.it's the most ironic thing in the world they are called "cacophony".
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adhisatyanugra wrote:
Cacophony > All of G3 Jam project
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arpeggiosfromhe wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUSfDTfNrHc
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arpeggiosfromhe wrote:
well in the neo-classical metal field, the lyrics are not that important, they focus on more intruments, skills, virtuosity, theories instead. Check out other technical metal bands in the 80s like Racer X and Impellitteri.
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Hugo_AcesHigh wrote:
meh,the vocals aren't bad.i mean,kreator's vocals are shitty but no one complains about them. and the lyrics are quite stupid in fact.
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gladiusmusic wrote:
Becker& Friedman--THE GREATEST Guitar Duo EVER! Hands down............................................... Gladius (Baroque-Ethnic-Metal): www.gladiusmusic.com "Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil." (Ephesians 6:11) Gladius--n. sword
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Hugo_AcesHigh wrote:
cacophony are great.hell,they're huge.
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whiteravenmetal wrote:
If you believe in superstition
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TheSecretRipper wrote:
Don't mess with the black cat.
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DennisRicley wrote:
Isso que é música!
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vandoe wrote:
don't get me wrong. the lyrics do nothing to amaze me, either. and that's a gentle euphemism. but the music... never fails to render me mesmerized (gotta be the exotic scale :D). I mean, there are guitar pieces that are always a true delight to hear. plus The Ninja intro is easily the best guitar intro I have ever heard. and I must say I love Jason Becker. There, I said it. a little bit fangirl-like but what can you do ;)
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xBlackAngel wrote:
Concerto is a drug!
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