Why Kiko Loureiro's mom bought him an electric guitar instead of sending him to therapy as a teen By Sam Roche published 13 April 22 The Megadeth guitarist's school principal sought to refer him to a psychologist for writing a story about guitars, skulls and blood
Megadeth’s Kiko Loureiro sets up his own online Guitar Academy By Matt Owen published 18 March 22 The comprehensive platform will see Loureiro break down his most elaborate compositions, host monthly hangouts and tutor technique and theory
Kiko Loureiro runs through the 13 guitars he’s taken on the road with him for Megadeth’s ongoing tour By Matt Owen published 6 October 21 11 electrics – including an array of signature Ibanez guitars, a prototype AZ and a Gibson Les Paul Modern – and two acoustics make up Loureiro's tour collection
Kiko Loureiro: "I thought the greatest message would be to have Marty Friedman on Open Source, not only because he was the Megadeth guy, but to show that music is not a competition" By Gregory Adams published 17 September 21 The Megadeth shredder on taking an open-source approach to making music so that anyone with internet access can remix his new album
Watch Megadeth rehearse Hangar 18, Symphony Of Destruction, Peace Sells and more in Kiko Loureiro’s new YouTube video By Matt Owen published 15 September 21 The 24-minute video, which gives Megadeth fans an unfiltered behind-the-scenes look at the band’s rehearsal sessions, also featured Conquer Or Die, In My Darkest Hour and more
Kiko Loureiro has switched to the Neural DSP Quad Cortex for Megadeth’s current tour By Matt Owen published 6 September 21 The Megadeth guitarist revealed he made the jump from Fractal’s Axe-Fx II XL+ during a behind-the-scenes rehearsal video
Kiko Loureiro took part in Herman Li’s blindfold shredding challenge – and absolutely crushed it By Matt Owen published 18 August 21 Watch the Megadeth man nail some two-hand tapping sequences and rapid-fire scale runs without even being able to see his fingers
YouTuber attempts to write and record the first single from Megadeth's new album before it's released By Sam Roche published 4 August 21 Shawn McNair has pieced together The Sick, The Dying and the Dead track from various snippets revealed by Dave Mustaine – and the results are monstrously heavy
Marty Friedman talks jamming with Megadeth’s Kiko Loureiro, his love of Fleetwood Mac and why he wishes his playing was more accessible By Richard Bienstock published 22 December 20 The virtuoso goes deep ahead of his New Year’s Day “multi-dimensional” livestream
Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde and Joe Bonamassa to guest on new Derek Sherinian album, The Phoenix By Richard Bienstock published 7 July 20 The insane lineup also includes Kiko Loureiro, Bumblefoot, Billy Sheehan and more
Megadeth's Kiko Loureiro and Marty Friedman team up on new instrumental, Imminent Threat By Richard Bienstock published 26 June 20 The shred-tastic track hails from Loureiro’s forthcoming solo album, Open Source
Kiko Loureiro unveils new instrumental track, EDM (e-Dependent Mind) By Richard Bienstock published 19 June 20 The djenty shred tune is the first new music from the Megadeth guitarist’s upcoming fifth solo album, Open Source
Megadeth's Kiko Loureiro is selling a mountain of guitar gear - including a "Grammy-winning guitar" By Richard Bienstock published 9 March 20 "I want people to play them and use them to make new music and memories," Loureiro says of his massive Reverb sale
Watch Kiko Loureiro Demonstrate How to Play the Solo to Megadeth’s “Poisonous Shadows” By Richard Bienstock published 7 May 19 “Here’s my way of creating a short solo over a one-note riff,” the guitarist says.
Watch Kiko Lourerio Demonstrate How to Play the Solo to Megadeth’s “Bullet to the Brain” By Richard Bienstock published 17 April 19 The guitarist offers up a detailed instructional on the ‘Dystopia’ track.
Watch Kiko Loureiro React to Videos of Other Guitarists Playing His Solos By Richard Bienstock published 6 February 19 Performances include Megadeth's "Dystopia" and Loureiro's own "Dilemma."
Watch Megadeth’s Kiko Loureiro Play One of His “Difficult” Solos By Richard Bienstock published 16 October 18 The guitarist revisits a particularly challenging lead.
Does Megadeth’s Kiko Loureiro Play the “Tornado of Souls” Riff Incorrectly? By Richard Bienstock published 11 October 18 The guitarist demonstrates the “correct” way to play the rhythm to the iconic 'Rust in Peace' track.
Watch Joe Satriani, Kiko Loureiro, Lari Basilio and Bumblefoot Discuss the Upcoming G4 Experience By Guitar World Staff published 11 October 18 Join these top-notch players for four days and nights of workshops, jams, meet-and-greets, nightly concert performances and much more at The G4 Experience V5.0.
Watch Megadeth's Kiko Loureiro Shred on an 8-String Guitar By Richard Bienstock published 4 September 18 The Megadeth guitarist posts video of himself working out some licks in the studio.