MEGADETH has confirmed ANGRA’s Kiko Loureiro as their new lead guitarist.
Says MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine: “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.”
He continued: “Very few MEGADETH alumni have had the same feel and ability as Kiko.
“As Frank Sinatra says, ‘the best is yet to come!'”
In addition to Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson, the recording lineup for MEGADETH’s new album includes LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler.