Sometimes musicians simply move on from the band that they're in, but other times, there was a catalyst that caused the split.

reported on Megadeth mastermind Dave Mustaine’s claim that former guitarist Marty Friedman – with whom Megadeth reunited in Japan

In Dave Mustaine’s new memoir, Rust in Peace, the thrash legend, his bandmates and crew tell the story of Megadeth’s iconic fourth

guitarist took the stage with Megadeth for the first time in 23 years last February for a couple of songs during the band's show in Japan

Friedman, who went on to great acclaim in his adoptive home of Japan following his exit from Megadeth, is actually a Japan Heritage...in Tokyo, Japan Megadeth at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.

In 2016, he was named Japan Heritage ambassador; he recently shared his own official Japan Heritage theme song....Marty Friedman, Japan Heritage Official Theme Song (Music Video) Megadeth 2023 Tour Dates Feb. 27 – Tokyo, Japan @ Budokan *Feb

Fortunately, it looks like that'll be happening soon, as Friedman has suggested that he’ll be joining the thrash legends on stage in Japan...From behind the scenes, I’ve always rooted for them just like the guys in Megadeth have cheered for my career in Japan.

For the past 10-plus years he's been living in Japan hosting Japanese television shows and working on other projects.

In this best-of compilation of Loudwire's 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?' series, Megadeth icons Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson and

Megadeth have had many members since their formation in 1983, with founder Dave Mustaine being the only constant one ever since