---
title: "Cacophony"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/cacophony"
genre: "Neoclassical Metal"
country: "United States"
formed: 1986
disbanded: 1989
---

# Cacophony

**Cacophony** is a neoclassical metal band, from United States, active 1986 to 1989.

Cacophony was an American heavy metal band formed in 1986 by guitarists Marty Friedman and Jason Becker, and signed to Shrapnel Records. They released two studio albums and remained active until 1989, after which both guitarists forged their own solo careers and joined other bands.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cacophony_(band)

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Cacophony |
| Genre | Neoclassical Metal |
| Parent genre | Heavy Metal |
| Origin | San Francisco, United States |
| Formed | 1986 |
| Disbanded | 1989 |
| Releases in catalog | 3 |

## Genres

[Heavy Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/heavy-metal) · [Neoclassical Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/neoclassical-metal) · [Speed Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/speed-metal)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Jason Becker](https://themetalnet.com/musician/jason-becker) | Guitar |  | Current |
| [Marty Friedman](https://themetalnet.com/musician/marty-friedman) | Guitar | 1986 to 1989 | Former |
| [Deen Castronovo](https://themetalnet.com/musician/deen-castronovo) | Membranophone | 1988 to 1989 | Former |
| [Peter Marrino](https://themetalnet.com/musician/peter-marrino) | Lead vocals | 1986 to 1989 | Former |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1987 | [Speed Metal Symphony](https://themetalnet.com/album/48fd8cfb-f291-3883-980b-fe7011208a0b) | Album |
| 1988 | [Go Off!](https://themetalnet.com/album/05a12223-1ce0-3bbe-a915-2244981f6dfc) | Album |
| 1989 | [March 25, 1989 - Tokyo, Japan](https://themetalnet.com/album/b4f6fe3a-5207-4e5a-975d-1244bece28af) | Album |

## Related bands

- [Marty Friedman](https://themetalnet.com/band/marty-friedman) (listened together)
- [Megadeth](https://themetalnet.com/band/megadeth) (listened together)
- [Metallica](https://themetalnet.com/band/metallica) (listened together)
- [Iron Maiden](https://themetalnet.com/band/iron-maiden) (listened together)
- [Yngwie Malmsteen](https://themetalnet.com/band/yngwie-malmsteen) (listened together)
- [Jason Becker](https://themetalnet.com/band/jason-becker) (listened together)
- [Slayer](https://themetalnet.com/band/slayer) (listened together)
- [Helloween](https://themetalnet.com/band/helloween) (listened together)
- [Judas Priest](https://themetalnet.com/band/judas-priest) (listened together)
- [Anthrax](https://themetalnet.com/band/anthrax) (listened together)
- [Blind Guardian](https://themetalnet.com/band/blind-guardian) (listened together)
- [Van Halen](https://themetalnet.com/band/van-halen) (listened together)

## Official and external links

- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Cacophony/691
- deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/1120604

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/cacophony](https://themetalnet.com/band/cacophony). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt