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Speed metal virtuoso Marty Friedman made a name for himself by playing guitar faster than the speed of light with the likes of Jason Becker, Cacophony, and Megadeth. So if you're looking for a heavy metal guide to show you how to pull off some super-speed leads and licks, look no further than Marty Friedman: Exotic Metal Guitar. This tutorial will not only break down how to make your axe sound like a banshee marching on toward Hell, you'll be introduced to speed metal theory, exotic scales, half-step bend scales, how to play out of time, and Japanese style scales. This Hot Licks Video release is the apex of speed metal tutorials, loaded with the technical side of guitar grinding, yet east to follow and understand. Though this visual lesson is accessible to all, it is advised that the pupil have some basic guitar knowledge.