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The band Cacophony was founded in 1986. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in San Francisco. Generally, music journalists would define Cacophony’s style within the genre/s of speed metal, and other rock music.
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Jason Becker
Jason Eli Becker (born July 22, 1969) is an American musician, songwriter and composer. At the age of 16, he became part of the Shrapnel Records-produced duo Cacophony with his friend Marty Friedman. They released the albums Speed Metal Symphony in 1987 and Go... [wikipedia]
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Marty Friedman
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Racer X
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Vinnie Moore
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Joe Stump
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Yngwie Malmsteen
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Jeff Loomis
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Tony Macalpine
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Paul Gilbert
Paul Brandon Gilbert is an American hard rock and heavy metal guitarist. He is best known for being the co-founder of the band Mr. Big. He was also a member of Racer X, with whom he released several albums. In 1996, Gilbert launched a solo career, for which h... [wikipedia]
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Michael Angelo Batio
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Steve Vai
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Kiko Loureiro
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Helstar
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Agent Steel
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John Petrucci
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