Cacophony (band)
Cacophony was an American heavy metal band that was founded in 1986 by guitarists Marty Friedman and Jason Becker. The band had until 1989 inventory, following which the two guitarists devoted their solo careers, and they were in other bands.
History
The band released their two albums, Speed Metal Symphony in 1987 and Go Off! in 1988. 's albums were technically very demanding, with much emphasis has been placed on the shredding. The songs had a high tempo, melodic solos, neoclassical scales and harmonies with two guitars. Many songs are instrumental. In an article in Guitar World from the 2009 Speed Metal Symphony was ranked on the ninth of the ten best albums shredding.
Shortly after the breakup of the band, published both Friedman and Becker her solo albums Dragon's Kiss and Perpetual Burn. Friedman joined in 1990, the thrash metal band Megadeth, where he was to remain for the next nine years. During this time he also published more solo albums. Becker stepped 1989-1991 David Lee Roth's solo band in. Thereafter, at Becker amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which his movements became more and more limited, so that it was no longer possible in the exercise play the guitar.