Megadeth........ Friedman or Broderick?

[Mazz]

So, I've been getting back in Megadeth recently and hearing the return of Ellefson I was really happy as out of all the stuff they've put out, their old stuff is what sticks in my mind, earlier I was listening to Tornado of Souls, then after I thought I haven't checked out much of their new stuff, so I watched the video to Headcrusher, there's certainly a difference between the two but Friedman definitely sticks in my head when I hear Megadeth, so what do you think then?

[Mazz]

Just noticed my post is really jumbled up. sorry....

[Hellbat]

Because Friedman does not hold his pick like a human he has really different phrasing and attack from most guitarists.

Broderick has massive technical skills and is a killer player, but his solos to me lack that identifiability the a Friedman solo has.

[toejam]

I'll go with Chris. While Marty, of course, is great, he's old news, and Megadeth must go on.

[potatohead]

If it's writing, I'll take Friedman. He is amazing at entering solos with great melodies... Tornado is a great example. Broderick has got to be my favorite guitarist however, that guy is just unbelievable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0k8holIGTU

^So good

[jacksonaxes]

I'll go with Chris. While Marty, of course, is great, he's old news, and Megadeth must go on.

+1

[Musician78]

Easily Friedman. Although when I got into them, Freidman was part of the band. I would probably say Poland if I got into them in 1986. Or Broaderick if I had gotten into them in 2009.

I am usually like that when I get into a band though.

[Brian]

I really liked Broderick in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Cable Guy.

Oh wait... Chris Broderick? Who is that?



Marty Friedman.

[dirtyroadie]

Chris Poland

[potatohead]

I really liked Broderick in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Cable Guy.

Oh wait... Chris Broderick? Who is that?



Marty Friedman.

Come on... The guy is supremely talented.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-ze51lEt3w&feature=PlayList&p=D487A5406DACB401&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=6

[Frigo89]

Poland!poland!poland!

[TreeFitty]

Friedman's playing, even outside Megadeth, was always interesting to me.

(+1 for Poland...)

[Spivonious]

No offense to Chris - he's a monster guitarist - but Marty has such a unique sound and sense of melody that he's just on another level musically.

Poland is my favorite 'deth guitarist.

[Venomboy]

Both Broderick and Friedman are crazy technicians.

I can instantly recognize Friedman's playing. He's got a very distinct style, a great vibrato, and great phrasing. If he's playing fast or slow, he sounds killer and tells a good story with his solos.

I never heard Broderick's work before Megadeth. I saw a live concert on DirecTV and he was flawless. On the new record he completely shreds. I have a feeling Dave's instructions were to show no mercy on this record. I can't say anything bad about the guy but I don't think I can recognize his style yet. He was able to hang with Nevermore so he's no slouch.

[Jacksons Shred]

Man. The Broderick vs Friedman debate is almost as popular as Metallica or Megadeth.

I like Friedman better, that's not a knock at Broderick in any way shape or form. I just think he's written some of the best solo's ever. His playing is very unique and his vibrato is unforgettable. Chris is a great technical player and a beast of a guitarist. I just prefer Friedman.