Friedman will be kicking off the trek with a guitar clinic in Mexico City on February 5th followed by the launch of the official tour in Phoenix on February 8th and concluding on February 19th in St. Petersburg, FL at The State Theatre.

He will then be taking part in next year's Axes & Anchors Cruise which is sailing from Miami on February 20th. The cruise will feature acclaimed guitarists Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen and Michael Schenker.

The guitarist is launching the tour in support of his latest album "Inferno" and has recruited the band Holy Grail to support him at most of the dates on the new tour leg.