Marty Friedman will return to Australia next June for three concerts and three guitar clinics, bringing his Japanese band Godlike 4 to Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
The Live Drama In Australia tour pairs full band performances with sessions exploring Friedman’s approach to the guitar, giving fans a chance to hear him play and learn how he puts his ideas together.
Sydney opens the run with a clinic at Factory Floor on Thursday, June 10th, followed by a Crowbar show the next evening. Melbourne and Adelaide will each host an afternoon clinic and evening concert on the same day.
Hardline Media has flagged some Megadeth material for the shows, although specific songs haven’t been announced. Friedman recorded Rust In Peace, Countdown To Extinction, Youthanasia, Cryptic Writings and Risk during his time with the band, having previously partnered with Jason Becker in Cacophony.
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Friedman has since built an extensive solo career from his home in Japan, with his latest album, Drama, released in 2024. The Australian dates follow an April European and UK tour under the Live Drama banner.
At the clinics, Friedman will demonstrate his playing and discuss phrasing, technique, composition and tone, alongside stories from his years recording and touring. The sessions will explore how he develops musical ideas, including the influences that have shaped his sound.
Fans hoping to ask a question will need a clinic VIP ticket. Only VIP ticket holders can participate in the Q&A, with those tickets also guaranteeing seating in the first three rows.
Limited meet and greet packages include a photo opportunity, a tour poster to have signed, a laminate and lanyard, up to three personal items signed, and early venue and merchandise access.
Marty Friedman Australian Tour 2027
- Thursday, June 10th – Sydney, Factory Floor (Clinic)
- Friday, June 11th – Sydney, Crowbar (Show)
- Saturday, June 12th – Melbourne, The Corner (Clinic, 2pm)
- Saturday, June 12th – Melbourne, The Corner (Show, 8.30pm)
- Sunday, June 13th – Adelaide, The Gov (Clinic, 2pm)
- Sunday, June 13th – Adelaide, The Gov (Show, 7.30pm)
Tickets
Presale: Thursday, November 12th, 2026 at 11am AEDT.
General sale: Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 at 11am AEDT.
Tickets and package information are available through Hardline Media.
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