Megadeth - Guitarist Kiko Loureiro Officially Joins
A few weeks ago, it was only a rumour but it is now official, Angra's guitarist Kiko Loureiro has joined Megadeth! Last week, the band announced that drummer Chris Adler would join the band in the studio for their new album, and now the first new member is introduced. Kiko is known for his work in Angra as well as his solo career. What do you think of this choice for Megadeth?
Main man Dave Mustaine had this to say about the new addition: "I first met Kiko around 8 years ago for a cover shoot for Burrn! magazine. I had no idea who he was, other than the fact he was tremendously talented and that the staff from Burrn! held him in high regard. Since then I've come to see what a guitar virtuoso he is, and I'm deeply encouraged by his depth and talent. Very few Megadeth alumni have had the same feel and ability as Kiko. As Frank Sinatra says, "the best is yet to come!"
Kiko Loureiro's other band Angra fully supports him joining Megadeth. You can read their statements about the matter here. They are mostly proud and happy he got this opportunity.
Main man Dave Mustaine had this to say about the new addition: "I first met Kiko around 8 years ago for a cover shoot for Burrn! magazine. I had no idea who he was, other than the fact he was tremendously talented and that the staff from Burrn! held him in high regard. Since then I've come to see what a guitar virtuoso he is, and I'm deeply encouraged by his depth and talent. Very few Megadeth alumni have had the same feel and ability as Kiko. As Frank Sinatra says, "the best is yet to come!"
Kiko Loureiro's other band Angra fully supports him joining Megadeth. You can read their statements about the matter here. They are mostly proud and happy he got this opportunity.
Courtesy of the band
First pic of Dave Mustaine, Kiko Loureiro and Chris Adler
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| Mehdi Taba Mehdi Taba Posts: 437  |
I LOVE Kiko Loureiro  
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62064  |
I don't like might e Arch Enemy way ... to me well its like I don't like Black Sabbath drummer now, I don't like Angra, more pop, pop music whit metal elements now, so basically this band might die to me soon
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| Frombelow Posts: 35 |
@Bad English: I guess your name says it all  I guess it can be very interesting to see what some fresh blood will do to the direction of Megadeth. He will not have contributed much to the new album so we have to wait for the next one to see what his influence will be.
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| AberrantBeing Posts: 24 |
Maybe this will be the album where Dave Mustaine will replace Vic on the cover. He's starting to look real haggard. 
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| Ruchesko Posts: 435  |
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| BloodTears ANA-thema Elite Posts: 11835  |
I love how MegaDave calls the previous guitarists "alumni" like he is the teacher or something and they are all learning in the university of Megadeth lol Not the obvious choice, I didn't see that coming, but I haven't cared for Megadeth for a few years now. The times I saw them live, they were good though.
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| The Evergreen Posts: 241  |
I'm actually a little excited and a lot impressed. I think this a good move on Dave's part. The proof, of course, will be in the music. Megadeth has a lot of ground to make up.
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| Maco Pvt Funderground Posts: 3593  |
When I read Angra's members response, I started to respect them a little bit more.
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| Aries Rising Posts: 570  |
What's the point of getting talented guys like Chris and Kiko if MegaDave is just going to force them to play a certain way? I mean look at Chris Broderick. I feel that he was not used to his fullest potential in Megadeth and I feel Kiko and Chris Adler will be the same story.
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| FelixtheMetalcat Posts: 76  |
Interesting choice but I am willing to take a good listen to hear what happens. I agree with the others that have stated Dave has a tendency to make his new "alumni" play a certain way. When seeing them play live a few times w/ Broderick on board, he did play some extended leads etc that really put his playing in good light. But frankly, until Dave lets someone else have some input in the songwriting, I doubt Megadeth has much left in the tank.
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I thought it was an April Fools joke  Well, as long as Kiko doesn't quit Angra...
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| Fat & Sassy! Elite Posts: 3857  |
Had to make sure it wasn't still April 1st. What a world, WHAT A WORLD.
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