Kiko Loureiro

The Profile

Brazilian guitarist known for Angra and as Megadeth’s lead guitarist (2015–2023), acclaimed for blending metal precision with Brazilian rhythms and fusion on solo albums.

Reviews note Loureiro as Angra’s lead guitarist and a São Paulo native. No Gravity features Mike Terrana on drums and was mixed/recorded at House of Audio (Germany). The album is fully instrumental, showcasing rock, fusion and jazz influences, with Loureiro handling guitars, percussion, keyboards, piano, and bass.

Four reviews focus on Kiko Loureiro’s solo work, praising his blend of metal, Brazilian colors, and jazz fusion. No Gravity and Full Blast highlight technique without showboating, with Mike Terrana on drums. Universo Inverso shifts into piano-led fusion and Latin textures. Overall sentiment is appreciative, even from a self-professed genre skeptic.