For the first time in more than 23 years, Megadeth alumni Marty Friedman will join Megadeth on stage as the special guest for a one-off global livestream from the legendary Budokan Arena in Tokyo, Japan on February 27th

"Marty and I have remained friends over 23 years, since we last played together. However, I hear his music every night, and he still is among the top guitar players I’ve ever heard. This is an amazing treat for the fans, as well as myself. To be honest, I may drift off while listening to Kiko and Marty play together!" - Dave Mustaine 

Friedman initially revealed the reunion during a January 18th interview on the Japanese program, Next Guitar Hero Is.... Check out the clip below (subtitles available).

Now, in a new interview with Jonathan Montenegro for his My 3 Questions To series, Friedman recvealed the idea for the reunion was Mustaine's, and completely spontaneous.

Friedman: "(It was) really about as simple as any approach could possibly be. Dave said, 'We're playing in Japan in February. You wanna jam?' And I'm like, 'Sure.' And that was really it. It's really something that simple. I wish I had a more detailed answer for you, but that's about it."

Friedman also talks about his favourite Megadeth albums in the clip below.

Fans will receive virtual VIP access to the band pre-show, with an exclusive behind-the-scenes video capturing their trip through Japan, all leading into the band’s first-ever live performance at the world-famous Budokan Arena.

The show will then be re-broadcast three times, so fans around the world can watch at a time suitable for them. Thereafter, the whole performance will be available to watch on-demand for another 48 hours, as follows:

• Live Show: 8pm JST / 11am GMT / 6am EST
• Rebroadcast #1: 7pm GMT / 8pm CET
• Rebroadcast #2: 8pm EST
• Rebroadcast #3: 8pm PST
• On Demand Opens: Monday 27 February 11.30pm PST / 02.30am EST* / 07.30am GMT* (Tuesday 28 February).
• On Demand Closes: Wednesday 1 March at 11.30pm PST / 02.30am EST / 07.30am GMT* (*Thursday 2 March).

Ticketholders will get access to the livestream, all re-broadcasts, and to on-demand replays. Fans can buy tickets and watch all broadcasts and on-demand replays from anywhere around the world, EXCEPT Japan.

For fans in Japan, ‘They Only Come Out at Night’ is only accessible via Wowow.

Exclusive livestream merchandise is available to pre-order with tickets, during the livestream, and during the on-demand period. Livestream tickets are on sale now, here.