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

Oran O’Beirne and Mustaine chatted about Megadeth’s reunion with ex-guitarist Marty Friedman at Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo, Japan...Since 2003, he’s lived in Japan, where he’s appeared in hundreds of TV shows in addition to working with numerous other artists

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

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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.

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Friedman already reunited with Megadeth once this year in Tokyo, Japan at the Nippon Budokan arena.

“Japan has always been a big influence on my writing and playing, even before I moved here....It’s been a big force in my music altogether,” said Friedman, who has lived in Japan for the past 15 years.

appearance from Friedman, who teased earlier this month that he intends to join Megadeth at their upcoming concert in Tokyo, Japan...From behind the scenes, I’ve always rooted for them just like the guys in Megadeth have cheered for my career in Japan.