Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro introduced in a press release on Sunday that he and Megadeth have determined to half methods with one another for an extended time frame after the 2 events “agreed that it’s the proper transfer to increase my absence.”
Loureiro already wasn’t touring with the group — he had stepped away from the Dave Mustaine-led outfit in September to are likely to a household matter, as the guitarist defined at the moment.
Megadeth performed their first present with Loureiro’s fill-in, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, on Sept. 6, simply in the future after the band revealed Mäntysaari would sub in. Now, it seems Mäntysaari may be the brand new everlasting guitarist in Loureiro’s absence.
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Loureiro, previously of the band Angra, joined Megadeth in 2015, supplanting guitarist Chris Broderick. Within the studio, Loureiro contributed to the Megadeth albums Dystopia (2016) and their newest full-length, The Sick, the Dying… and the Lifeless! (2022).
Moreover Mustaine, Megadeth’s different present members are drummer Dirk Verbeuren and bassist James LoMenzo. LoMenzo changed longtime Megadeth bassist David Ellefson for touring in 2022, after the band and Ellefson parted methods.
Beneath, learn Loureiro’s message.
Pricey Megadeth followers,
I need to share with you a call that hasn’t been simple for me.
In September, I needed to step away from the U.S. leg of the tour for household causes. Wanting forward, throughout 2024, we anticipate a fair heavier touring schedule for Megadeth. After thorough reflection and discussions with Dave Mustaine and Megadeth’s administration, we now have collectively agreed that it’s the proper transfer to increase my absence. I do not need to hinder any of the band’s plans or the onerous work of all of the unimaginable folks concerned within the tour.
My 9 years with Megadeth have been an unbelievable journey, full of numerous ‘pinch-me’ moments. Unforgettable excursions, a Grammy Award for ‘Dystopia,’ a Grammy nomination, and numerous accolades for “The Sick, The Dying, and The Lifeless” are just some of the highlights. It’s onerous to place into phrases the magnitude of those experiences. I’m positive any heavy steel fan can respect how unimaginable it’s to play and create music in a band you grew up listening to, and to share the stage with a guitar legend like Dave Mustaine, together with phenomenal musicians like James LoMenzo and Dirk Verbeuren, to not point out our unimaginable crew.
Nonetheless, essentially the most cherished side of those 9 years has been attending to know the unimaginable military of devoted Megadeth followers world wide. Your dedication is inspiring, and I’ve immense admiration and respect for all of you.
A lot love, see you quickly!
Kiko Loureiro
