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Dragon's Kiss
1988 3:41
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Marty Friedman Heavy Metal 1988

Dragon Mistress

"Dragon Mistress" is a track from Dragon's Kiss, Marty Friedman's debut solo album released in 1988 through Shrapnel Records. The record showcases Friedman's distinctive melodic approach to heavy metal guitar, blending exotic scales and fluid phrasing that set him apart from contemporaries. For electric guitar players, the song offers a valuable study in expressive lead technique and unconventional note choices that would later define his work with Megadeth.

  • Dragon's Kiss was Marty Friedman's first solo album, released in 1988 before he joined Megadeth.
  • Shrapnel Records, known for virtuoso guitar albums, published Dragon's Kiss — making it a staple of the shred guitar era.
  • The album was reissued on CD in 1991, reflecting continued demand for Friedman's early solo work.
Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

Friedman's primary amp during the Megadeth era, the JCM800 provided natural tube saturation and warm midrange boost that became central to his thick, singing lead tone. Driven at gain 6-7, it captured his expressive bending and vibrato without harshness.

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Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

This high-gain powerhouse gives Friedman the tight low end and smooth high frequencies he needs for modern lead work while maintaining the clarity required for his fast, fluid passages. Its scooped-but-present midrange supports his dynamic picking without muddiness.

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
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Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Friedman uses this digital delay as his primary ambiance effect during lead sections, adding spatial depth while keeping his core tone dry and direct. The DD-3 lets his vibrato and bending expression carry the performance rather than heavy modulation.

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