Cacophony, Marty Friedman, Jason Becker – Speed Metal Symphony (VG+/VG+) – LP, UK 1987

Speed Metal Symphony is an LP by Marty Friedman, Jason Becker, Cacophony from 1987 released on the Roadrunner Records label.

About this album

Speed Metal Symphony is a blistering showcase for Cacophony’s neoclassical speed metal, driven by the astonishing guitar interplay of Marty Friedman and Jason Becker. Released in 1987, the album pushed heavy metal technique into sharply composed, classically inflected territory, balancing lightning-fast runs with intricate melodies and tightly arranged instrumental passages. Songs such as The Ninja and the title track underline the duo’s precision and flair, while the record’s focus on dual-guitar virtuosity helped make Cacophony a cult reference point for shred and speed metal fans alike. It remains a landmark of late-1980s guitar excess with real compositional ambition.