If you like Marty Friedman, try these artists

If you like Marty Friedman, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Rainbow

Rainbow

Shared genres: neo-classical metal, power metal, traditional heavy metal

album-oriented rock hard rock neo-classical metal
Agent Steel

Agent Steel

Shared genres: power metal, speed metal, thrash metal

power metal speed metal thrash metal
Pretty Maids

Pretty Maids

Shared genres: power metal, speed metal, traditional heavy metal

hard rock power metal speed metal
Angel Dust

Angel Dust

Shared genres: power metal, progressive metal, speed metal

heavy metal power metal progressive metal
Symphony X

Symphony X

Shared genres: neo-classical metal, progressive metal

neo-classical metal progressive metal
Nevermore

Nevermore

Shared genres: power metal, progressive metal, thrash metal

heavy metal power metal progressive metal
Strapping Young Lad

Strapping Young Lad

Shared genres: progressive metal, thrash metal

death metal industrial metal progressive metal
Manilla Road

Manilla Road

Shared genres: power metal, progressive metal, thrash metal

heavy metal power metal progressive metal

Common questions

Who sounds like Marty Friedman?

Artists similar to Marty Friedman include Rainbow, Agent Steel, Pretty Maids and Angel Dust. Each shares elements of Marty Friedman's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Marty Friedman?

Marty Friedman is primarily known for J-pop, progressive metal and progressive rock. Richly textured melodies intertwine with intricate phrasing, creating an expansive emotional journey through tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Marty Friedman?

If you enjoy Marty Friedman, start with Rainbow — their album "The Best of Rainbow" is a great entry point. Shared genres: neo-classical metal, power metal, traditional heavy metal