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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Doesn't Get Writer's Block

During his final livestream of 2024 on his YouTube channel, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, was asked how he deals with writer's block. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a good question. I don't have that, the writer's bloc...

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KIKO LOUREIRO: 'It's Much Easier To Create A 10-Minute Song With 20 Parts Than To Create A Great Pop Song'

In a recent interview with Christine Greyson, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, was asked about how he manages to stay focused on composing the kind of music he wants to write without worrying about what's going to commercially work later. He respond...

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Watch: ADRIAN SMITH And RICHIE KOTZEN Discuss 'White Noise' Single From Upcoming 'Black Light / White Noise' Album

BMG will release the second album by IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, "Black Light / White Noise", on March 7, 2025. A new video in which Smith and Kotzen discuss the LP's first single, "White Noise", can be seen below. Recorded...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Shares Music Video For New Solo Single 'Talking Dreams'

Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, has shared the Leo Liberti Films-directed music video for his new solo single, "Talking Dreams". The track is taken from his latest solo album, "Theory Of Mind", which was released in November. The official YouTube d...

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CATEGORY 7 Cancels March 2025 U.S. Tour Due To Low Ticket Sales

CATEGORY 7, the new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando, ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush, SHADOWS FALL/ex-OVERKILL drummer Jason Bittner and EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson, has canceled its previously announc...

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Everflow Part 1: Frames Of Humanity

Now here's a blast from the prog metal past. Originally formed more than 30 years ago, in Pisa, Italy, ATHENA XIX (initially known simply as ATHENA) were the creative starting point for Fabio Lione, one of the most respected power metal vocalists of all time. Best known for tenures in both ANGRA and...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO On Balancing Art And Commerce In Music Industry

During an appearance on the Music Matters podcast, hosted by pro musician, producer, and Sports Illustrated photographer Darrell Craig Harris, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, explained that creating music is about finding the balance between genuin...

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ADRIAN SMITH + RICHIE KOTZEN Announce Second Album 'Black Light / White Noise'

BMG will release the second album by IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, "Black Light / White Noise", on March 7, 2025. The news comes alongside the release of the album's first single, "White Noise". Recorded at The House, Los Ang...

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ADRIAN SMITH + RICHIE KOTZEN To Release New Single 'White Noise' This Wednesday

SMITH/KOTZEN, the electrifying collaboration between IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, will release a brand new single, "White Noise", this coming Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 a.m. PST / 10:00 a.m. EST / 3 p.m. GMT. A teaser fo...

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CATEGORY 7 Feat. EXODUS, ARMORED SAINT, Ex-MACHINE HEAD And Ex-OVERKILL Members: 'Land I Used To Love' Music Video

CATEGORY 7, the new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando, ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush, SHADOWS FALL/ex-OVERKILL drummer Jason Bittner and EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson, has released the music video for th...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Shares Music Video For New Solo Single 'Point Of No Return'

Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, has shared the Leo Liberti Films-directed music video for his new solo single, "Point Of No Return". The track is taken from his latest solo album, "Theory Of Mind", which is available for pre-order at kikoloureirost...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Shares New Solo Album, 'Theory Of Mind'

Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, has made his entire new solo album, "Theory Of Mind", available for streaming in the YouTube video below. Featured songs: 00:01 Borderliner 04:33 Out Of Nothing 08:35 Mind Rise 12:41 Talking Dreams 17:01 Blindfolded...

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CATEGORY 7 Feat. EXODUS, ARMORED SAINT, Ex-MACHINE HEAD And Ex-OVERKILL Members: First-Ever U.S. Tour Announced

CATEGORY 7, the new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando, ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush, SHADOWS FALL/ex-OVERKILL drummer Jason Bittner and EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson, has announced its first-ever tour i...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Shares Playthrough Video For His Latest Solo Single 'Mind Rise'

Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, has shared a playthrough video for his latest solo single, "Mind Rise". You can check it out below. Kiko states: "After years of playing in massive arenas and headlining festivals, there's something refreshing about...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Releases Another New Solo Single 'Mind Rise'

Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, has released another new solo single, "Mind Rise". You can now listen to the track below. Kiko states: "After years of playing in massive arenas and headlining festivals, there's something refreshing about focusing o...