FRIEDMAN, MARTY inferno UICN-1058
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Artist = FRIEDMAN, MARTY
Title = inferno
Label = THUNDERBALL667
Catalog# = UICN-1058
Barcode = 4988005817792
Release = JAPAN
Year = 2014
RPM =
Disc Size = 5"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
14trk, shm-cd, the twelfth solo album by guitar legend marty friedman, hailed as a return to his metal roots. it features guest appearances by alexi laiho and danko jones. the japanese shm-cd edition includes two exclusive bonus tracks.
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A scorching return to heavy metal form is the focus for this entry, highlighting the twelfth solo studio album from guitar legend Marty Friedman. We are looking at the 2014 Japanese pressing of “Inferno,” released on the Thunderball667 label (Universal Music) with the catalog number UICN-1058. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
Released on May 21, 2014, this album marked a significant turning point for Friedman. After years of focusing on his “Tokyo Jukebox” J-Pop cover series and his career as a television personality in Japan, “Inferno” saw him diving back into the aggressive, high-speed, and technical heavy metal that made him a global icon.
This Japanese edition is a premium release for audiophiles, pressed on SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) for superior sound quality. The album is celebrated for its modern, intense production and incredible roster of guest collaborations. Highlights include “Lycanthrope,” featuring the late Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom) and Danko Jones, the sax-infused metal fusion of “Meat Hook” with Jørgen Munkeby (Shining), and “Wicked Panacea” with Rodrigo y Gabriela.
Perhaps the most emotional highlight for long-time fans is the track “Horrors,” which features a songwriting contribution from his former Cacophony bandmate, Jason Becker. The album also delivers Friedman’s signature “crying” melodic guitar work on tracks like “Undertow.”
For collectors, UICN-1058 is the definitive version. It includes two exclusive Japanese bonus tracks: “Jasmine Cyanide” and “Ballad Of The Barbie Bandits (Full Studio Version),” bringing the total tracklist to 14 songs. “Inferno” is a testament to Friedman’s enduring skill, proving he remains at the “pole position” of instrumental guitar music.