Kiko Loureiro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kiko Loureiro
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Loureiro performing with Megadeth in 2016
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| Birth name | Pedro Henrique Loureiro |
| Born | 16 June 1972 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Pedro Henrique "Kiko" Loureiro (born June 16, 1972) is a famous Brazilian guitarist. He has played in several heavy metal bands. Some of his most well-known bands include Angra and Megadeth.
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Kiko's Musical Journey
Kiko Loureiro started learning music and playing the acoustic guitar when he was 11 years old. He learned from two famous Brazilian musicians, Pedro Bueno and Mozart Mello. Kiko was inspired by guitar legends like Eddie Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix.
Starting with Electric Guitar
At 13, Kiko switched to the electric guitar. By the time he was 16, he had already joined two bands. He was playing in nightclubs in São Paulo, Brazil. When he was 19, he helped start the Brazilian power metal band Angra.
Success with Angra and Solo Work
As power metal became more popular, Kiko became very successful. He gained fame both with Angra and as a solo artist. Besides rock and metal, Kiko also played guitar on some Eurobeat songs. He worked with a musician named Dave Rodgers on songs like "Fevernova."
Joining Megadeth
On April 2, 2015, it was announced that Kiko had joined the American thrash metal band Megadeth. He took the place of their previous guitarist, Chris Broderick.
Winning a Grammy Award
On February 12, 2017, Kiko Loureiro and his bandmates from Megadeth won a big award. They won the "Best Metal Performance" Grammy Award. This was for their song "Dystopia." The award was given at the 59th Grammy Awards ceremony.
Teaching Guitar Online
In March 2022, Kiko started his own online guitar school. It is called The Kiko Loureiro Guitar Academy. He offers guitar courses and even a special mentorship program.
Latest Work and Break from Megadeth
Kiko played guitar and helped write songs for Megadeth's 2022 album. The album was called The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead! It received great reviews from music critics. In September 2023, Kiko announced he would take a break from Megadeth. Later, in November 2023, he confirmed he was leaving the band.
Kiko's Guitar Style
Kiko Loureiro is known for his amazing skill on the guitar. He uses many advanced techniques. These include tapping with both hands and fast picking. He also combines smooth and sharp notes in his playing.
Sharing His Knowledge
Kiko is also famous for his teaching videos. He writes articles for guitar magazines. He has even been on the cover of magazines like Cover Guitarra and Young Guitar.
Left-Handed but Plays Right
Even though Kiko is naturally left-handed, he plays the guitar like a right-handed person. Because of this, he spends a lot of time warming up his right hand before playing.
Kiko's Personal Life
Kiko Loureiro married Maria Ilmoniemi in 2011. She is a Finnish pianist. They met in 2008 while Kiko was on tour.
Family Life
Their first daughter, Livia, was born on September 29, 2011. On November 21, 2016, they welcomed twins, Dante and Stella. In 2020, Kiko and his family moved to Finland.
Diet Choices
Kiko Loureiro is a vegetarian. This means he does not eat meat. He tried being a vegan for a while, but then switched back to being vegetarian.
Kiko's Music Albums
A discography is a list of all the music albums and recordings an artist has made. Here are some of the albums Kiko Loureiro has been a part of.
Solo Albums
- No Gravity (2005)
- Universo Inverso (2006)
- Fullblast (2009)
- Sounds of Innocence (2012)
- The White Balance (DVD, 2013)
- Open Source (2020)
- Theory of Mind (2024)
Video Lessons and Instructional Videos
- Guitarra Rock (1993)
- Os Melhores Solos e Riffs do Angra (2003)
- Tecnica e Versatilidade (2003)
- Guitarra Tecnica Para Iniciantes (2009)
- Rock Fusion Brasileiro (2009)
- Creative Fusion (2010)
Albums with Angra
- Reaching Horizons (1992)
- Angels Cry (1993)
- Evil Warning EP (1994)
- Holy Land (1996)
- Freedom Call EP (1996)
- Holy Live live EP (1997)
- Fireworks (1998)
- Rebirth (2001)
- Hunters and Prey EP (2002)
- Rebirth World Tour – Live in São Paulo live album and video (2003)
- Temple of Shadows (2004)
- Aurora Consurgens (2006)
- Aqua (2010)
- Angels Cry 20th Anniversary Tour (2013)
- Secret Garden (2014)
- Ømni (2018) - guest guitar solo
- Cycles of Pain (2023) - guest guitar solo
Albums with Tribuzy
- Execution (2005)
- Execution – Live Reunion (2007)
Albums with Tarja
- My Winter Storm (2007)
- The Seer (EP) (2008)
Albums with Neural Code
- Neural Code (2009)
Albums with Paco Ventura
- Black Moon (2015) - on the song "Arabestia"
Albums with Megadeth
- Dystopia (2016)
- Warheads on Foreheads - compilation (2019)
- The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead! (2022)
See also
In Spanish: Kiko Loureiro para niños
