A short-lived Florida band where Marty Friedman and Jason Becker pushed speed metal into virtuosic territory.
For a quick sense of their sound, try 'The Ninja' from 'Go Off!' or 'Sword Of The Warrior' from their catalog.
Cacophony mattered because they played a kind of speed metal that leaned heavily on technical skill, with Friedman's fast playing and Becker's melodic bass lines defining their sound. Their second album, 'Go Off!' from 1987, included the track 'The Ninja,' which became popular with metal fans for its mix of precision and a certain playful energy. Songs like 'Sword Of The Warrior' and 'Desert Island' show their range within that technical metal framework.
Cacophony came together in Florida during the early 1980s. They released three albums in quick succession: 'Speed Metal Symphony' in 1986, followed by 'Go Off!' and 'We Are Cacophony' in 1988. They didn't last long as a group, dissolving around 1989 amid various difficulties, including Becker's diagnosis with ALS.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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