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James Franklin Murphy (July 30th, 1967, Portsmouth, Virginia USA) is an American guitarist. He is well-known for his work in Testament and his solo contributions to various bands as well as works released under his own name and by a band he founded named Disincarnate. He was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2001, but has recovered. Currently he is working on a tribute album to Chuck Schuldiner who died from a brain tumour.

In addition to playing guitar, Murphy operates a recording studio, Sound Temple Studio, where he has mixed and produced albums for other bands. Murphy has also contributed lessons to Guitar Player magazine.

Style

The many guitar solos Murphy has recorded over the years exhibit a wide diversity of playing techniques and sounds. However several themes are recognizable in many of his works. His solos often feature:
  • fast, articulated runs with a pronounced pick attack
  • long, fluid legato sections
  • harmonized leads

Discography

Disincarnate

Death

Obituary

Cancer

Testament

Konkhra

James Murphy

  • James Murphy - Feeding the Machine
  • James Murphy - Convergence

Guest appearances

Furthermore he performed as a touring guitarist for Agent Steel and he played in Hallows Eve in 1988.

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