Cacophony

Their first album, the predominantly instrumental Speed Metal Symphony, fused classical and hard rock styles with Friedman's preference of exotic scales (especially obvious in the song "The Ninja"). It featured exceptionally fast, melodic and technical music. Their second release Go Off! was a more song-oriented album, while still displaying the virtuosity of the two guitarists. Besides Becker, Friedman and Marrino, it featured a new bassist and a new drummer. The drums were played by Deen Castronovo, however the picture of new drummer Kenny Stavropoulos was included on the back cover. The guitar playing is more technical and the harmonization of the lead lines and solos is different from the...

Ringtones

Album Go Off! - 1988

X-Ray Eyes
Go Off!
Floating World
E.S.P.
Black Cat
Images
Stranger
Sword Of The Warrior

Album Speed Metal Symphony - 1987

Desert Island
The Ninja
Burn The Ground
Where My Fortune Lies
Speed Metal Symphony
Concerto
Savage