Kiko Loureiro on why he quit Megadeth permanently - new interview posted on line
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- Опубликовано: 9 янв 2024
- Kiko Loureiro on why he quit Megadeth permanently - new interview posted on line
there is a new interview on line with guitarist Kiko Loureiro as he had a chat with Guitar World magazine about his departure from Megadeth full interview here www.guitarworld.com/features/...
Kiko Loureiro was asked what led to his decision to leave MEGADETH at the end of 2023 after 9 years. He stated: "It started when I booked a trip home to Brazil. The last time I'd been was in 2019, before the pandemic; I got to a point where I said, 'I need to visit my family,' so I booked a trip for the Thanksgiving period in 2023 because MEGADETH never does anything around that time.
"When you're young, not married and have no kids, the mindset is, 'The more concerts, the better.' But my daughter is 12 now, and I want to spend time with her. I also want to be out there playing. When the MEGADETH thing happened for me in 2015, I had a young daughter and twins who were newborns. I was always struggling with knowing I needed to be touring, but also wanted to be home with my kids and my wife. So the feeling of, 'Should I be out doing this rock star thing while my kids are at home?' kept coming up. And the more moments and important dates I missed, the harder it was. It got harder in 2023, especially during the three-month summer tour. So I went to Dave [Mustaine, MEGADETH leader] in June, saying, 'This is too much. I'm not feeling like I'm in the right place or mood to give 100 percent.' It was complicated for me to say because I wanted to play, but I knew I needed to be at home. And, of course, Dave was not expecting it. We had just done a show in Florida with the MISFITS, and it was right after that show that I talked to Dave. And then MEGADETH management was there, and I let them know I could not do the September gigs. I offered to help find a replacement and do what was needed to help MEGADETH be ready to go."
Regarding what led to a permanent departure rather than just a temporary ... Kiko stated: "My proposal was not to do the September shows and help them find a replacement, which turned out to be Teemu [Mäntysaari]. But then I had some situations with my kids and had to go to the doctor, and I felt like I wanted to be home. "And I get it - MEGADETH must go on, right? Being able to pick and choose where and when I play is not going to be a thing. I mean, I guess it could be, but that's not the way it turned out. Maybe they felt like, 'Well, Kiko might come out on the next tour and say the same thing,' which I understand. So I told them, 'I understand if you guys feel that I'm unreliable,' They kept asking me, 'Are you sure?' Ultimately, I had to take control because I knew I needed and wanted to be home. People who don't have kids won't understand, while if you do, you will."
Kiko Loureiro on why he quit Megadeth permanently - new interview posted on line 
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I KNEW this was the reason. I saw a video of him several years ago, and his daughter was in the video. You can tell he adores his children and wants to be a good father. One of the best ways to be a good father is to simply be there for them. As a father of three, I 100% understand his decision.
Big respect for Kiko. Leaving your dream job to spend time with your family would be a very difficult decision, but I believe, at the end of the day, he'll be able to look at himself in the mirror and say, "Yep, I did the right thing."
anyone young boys near Dave where subjected to molestation...PAUL CANZANARI
Making music is the dream, touring IS a job
Hats off to Kiko for this. I can only imagine that Dave Mustain encouraged him to be home with his family since that is one of Dave’s biggest regrets.
Good for Kiko and also, respect for Dave for being uncharacteristically classy about the whole situation.
I bet Kiko was walking on eggshells on top of eggshells in order not to offend Dave with his departure.😅
@ludvig5597 yeah that's probably what happened bc u know them and the situation....... losers
Dave understands, he knows family comes first. I really wish people would stop thinking that Dave is a horrible person. Pretty much everyone in their life has said or done things they could have done better. Dave is a lot older now and I am sure he really wanted what was best for his band mate.
@Faven2011 I don't think he's horrible, I just think he has issues dealing with people sometimes. Hence the lineup changes. I love Dave and Megadeth.
Kiko found a replacement before he left..I'm sure it helped Dave's reaction.
Kiko is more than a rock star, he's an honorable man and a great dad.
Makes sense to me. Dave’s changing line up of guitarists helps keep the band fresh and helps keep Dave inspired, so it’s not at all a bad thing.
Yeah but kikos solos in We’ll be back are pretty freaking awesome compared to some other recent solos from other legacy bands
Actually the guitarists get sick of Dave’s adolescent antics and tantrums and move on. Kiko most likely is just being candid and PC with his statements just like Friedman was when he left the band
@@tritontransport well, could be but you have no way to prove it.
@@tritontransportYou can't be candid and PC at the same time.
"Lost my mind, lost all my money, I lost my life to the killing road"
I’m old enough and lucky enough to have seen Megadeth live with every line up they have had , after the rust in peace members left and they started going through member after member I thought Kiko was the best fit of all the guitarists that had come through after Marty left , I was hoping he would stay with Megadeth until Dave called it quits . Can’t blame him for wanting to be his kids as they grow up it’s a special time in their life’s and both parents should be there to witness them growing up .
Wow … you are lucky my friend! 🤘
Rock ‘n’ roll, it’s great being up on that stage and running around the world but the world has gone completely mad nowadays it’s time for everyone to be home and enjoy their families..
There is nothing to not love about Kiko.
Absolutely understandable. Actually, as soon as I heard the word "kids" back then I completely understood his situation. That's why I stayed home for so many years myself, because I made a commitment to my new family. As I grow closer to the Reaper's visit, it may be time to fkn Rock.
🙌
A good man right there. Those years with kids go by once and very quickly.
Yep it doesn't take long before they are living and setting their own lives, even as early as mid teens they are starting their pathway, so you wouldn't get many years when they totally depend and are around a parent.
Teemu is amazing and Finland in general is highly overlooked when it comes to great rock and metal bands. There is so much talent in Finland and I only discovered the greatness in the last 2-3 years
Just because you overlooked Finland doesn't mean everybody has. If you're into metal you'd know the Finnish scene has consistently been the birthplace of some of the most popular, well-known, and influential bands in the circuit.
a great loving dad for his children
big respect
Even Tom Araya of SLAYER didn't want to go touring anymore and he always misses his family.
I completely empathize with Kiko and Tom for not wanting to tour any longer.
Recently Godsmack did the same thing. I was watching a recent Corey Taylor interview & he seems tired too. They deserve to slow down since they have seen it & done it all.
He left on good terms and found a very capable replacement. He's still loved.
I can relate to his frustration about being away from family after 20 years in the Army, then contracting over seas. Family and children come first. Good luck Kiko
I'm surprised he lasted that long dealing with Mustaine.
Why, bc u read articles and think ya know what's its like working in Megadeth?? Lol
@@bendup52 To be fair Mustaine has gone threw Marty Friedman , Al Pitrelli , Glen Drover , Chris Broderick , to name just some before this guy leaving . And this is not even counting how many drummers have left his band . Oh and the guy was kicked out of Metallica . I think he's a probably a nightmare to be around long term
Ez Lars
And yet who's responsible for Megadeth being one of the biggest names in metal?
@justinholland9844 I give credit to Mustaine for not giving up after what happened to him but I'm tired of him saying he wrote some Metallica songs as if he is the reason they are so successful. Hetfield and Lars are the main reason. They would have been just fine if they never met Mustaine.
I respect that, the choice of being a family man is an honorable one.
You made the right choice Kiko. Difficult I’m sure but your relationship with your family is paramount. Good luck with future endeavors.
With his talent, there's for sure more to come,, Family first especially when there's little ones involved,,Great Dad,,u make them,love them n most importantly these days be present, the payoff is priceless
Those significant moments you miss with your kids you’ll never get back. Good luck Kiko
Enjoy your family and love them!
I know how that feels, I passed my dream career and picked my family, probably the best decision I made .
Love Kiko. Good on you sir. Family first.
His run was great. I met him at NAMM 2018. He was such a gentleman. Nothing but respect!
Glad I got to see him in once at least with Megadeth in Saskatoon this year. Great show.
Nice job Kiko! Family first!
Totally understand. At some point you gotta call it, whatever it is you are doing.
HE FOOKIN' LEFT THE BAND!!?!
You fookin left TV alf! 😢
lol@@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL
@@mark6302 😁😅
this completely warms my heart, what a damn good man.
Family always comes first...period...Nothing can replace them...
Wishing you all the best with your family and future projects :)
fun fact As of 2020, Megadeth has had 26 band members since 1985. Dave Mustaine is the only remaining member of the original group.
Wow!
Dave is also the one who created it.
Gar may have ended up back with the band at some point but he passed. So rip to the best drummer of megadeth, my opinion.
That’s not too hard to figure out if you’ve listened to Megadeth from the beginning.
@chiragtolia4770 out of the big 4 megadeath was the only one i never listened to, except the first album was good. so it was cool facts for me.
I want to see Junior and Marty back in the band.
Now that’s METAL values at it peak!!!
No warning no second chance😢
Great man, artist, and father. All the best.
Family always comes first!! Good Man!!
Good choice. Things that will not repeat (watching your very own produced grow in front of you)❤
Yea well good on Kiko man. He did is time in Megadeth and simultaneously created his own platform and RUclips channel where he gives lessons and hes in a position now where he can be his own boss and make a good living as a solo guitarist making guitar content, lessons, reactions, solo albums, clinics and touring occasionally while being a full time father. That's awesome🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Quality, props to Kiko and Dave in concert. Touring is a HUGE commitment. It’s necessary but…..? If you gotta bail…..you gotta. Respect.
Kiko is a classy dude.
Can’t be said about a lot in the industry.
Way to Go ..So Positive . And all those "other" bands fail in comparison and were only influenced by the 2000's metal scene
To be a working musician with kids is very tough especially on the kids. It’s very important for them to grow up with a father and know him for who he is and not what others speak of him.
Wow! Good on him. Great respect for Kiko!
Awesome .........he made the right choice fame and money fade..........right on ............nothing is more important than family............
Respect for the family man.
It's amazing how many people automatically have nothing but negative to say about Mustain. Except none of these people have ever even met Dave. They just go on whatever the internet tells them to believe. So what if he's hard to deal with and rules the band with an iron fist. It's his damn band and he can do whatever he wants.
It sure is funny that Kiko isn't saying any of this negative stuff. He and Dave have both been very supportive of each other. Everything I have seen, heard and read about this split has been presented in a positive light.
Kiko appears to be a better man than the majority who just want to bash Dave. I wish him the best of luck and I'm sure we will see much more from him.
Marty and Mustaine are on good terms. Mustaine owns the band and the other members are just employees. Of course they are not going to stay forever.
As a single dad to a now 16 year old daughter…. I completely understand what kiko’s going through when it comes to family. My daughter stays with me 99 .5% of the time since she was 4 years old. I had many opportunities to advance my career but in order to that, I would have to be away from my daughter majority of the time. You can never go back and make’ up time missed with your kids. I chose my daughter over my career advancements and I never regretted my decision. Every spent time with my daughter is priceless. Huge respect to Kiko for putting his family first.
I quit playing full time to be home for my son. I was not at the level of those guys but gone enough. If not on the road playing six night a week in local bands and srudio stuff. Its alot on your mind when your wife and son are home, alone and you are trying to play well. He made the right choice. When my son is off to college I will gig again but part time. Bought a new kit getting ready for those times.
I completely understand and respect Kiko's decision and wish him nothing but the best in whatever he decides. He's a killer player, but you also have to be attentive to your family's needs. Teemu seems like a good fit during the tour from what I've heard and what little I've seen online. Maybe he will stay on for the next record, maybe not but I'm sure Dave and the rest of the band is at least relieved to know where Kiko stands now so they can move on to whatever they decide to do. Dave always did have a way of finding great players to team up with over the years and if it turns out that Teemu doesn't stay on, I'm sure he will be able to find someone who is a good fit.
I hear Jeff Loomis is missing a band now haha. Nah, Loomis is looking for more musical freedom I think, will do some solo work.
Touring is fun when you are young and full of energy. The older you become and more responsibilities you have, the less you enjoy touring. Metallica is in their late 50s and early 60s. Motley Crue tried touring as old timers, it’s difficult. Hats off to Kiko.
Dave has been classy about most things. The media however about that has not.
Good Choice!
good man kiko family first!!
I have a feeling he's returning to Angra
Ele esta Carioca. Familia e muito importante
Do you Kiko! 🤘
He lives in Finland though, Finnish wife and kids
I can completely understand Kiko's decision. I got laid off in 2022 .. My kids are approaching the age where they're getting ready to leave home. I decided to take time off from work (yes, I'm very, VERY lucky to have that option) and spend time with them doing stuff we enjoy. I can't get time with them back .. but I can always go back to work. Best. Decision. Ever.
Family first. If you don't have family you have nothing.
At least he left on his own terms and wasn't fired by Dave!
Well I don't have kids but I understand Kiko completely! Did Mustaine understand this or was he as usual?
Kiko is a phenomenal guitar talent and deserves his decisions respected. But I always had an underlying feeling of "he's gonna leave some day"
Kiko is amazing. Teemu is also amazing. Both are amazing talents, and it's the smoothest transition of all time for a Megadeth change of guitarist.
I'm just glad Dirk is staying. He is the one that will break the curse of Megadeth going through more drummers than Spinal Tap. 🤘😆
Aah simoneee
You can never make up for lost time.
You know, ever since Friedman left... whatever Ellefson/Menza rythm section is a nostalgic thing, too, I'm just guessing that Waters's return is the only thing that could revive Pink Floyd seroiusly, though Metallica would still be going on without Mustaine. That sort of approach should be simple and only natural.
Good choice but its not easy
As good of a person as he is guitarist
Respect KIko ! your kids will remember you the band prob wont ;)
He made the right choice
Is this true? Kiko was awesome with Megadeth🤟🎸 Nuno Bettencourt would be an awesome guitarist for Megadeth if he tweaks his shredding style a bit!☝️
Besides, thrash metal isn't his favored style of music anyway so it isn't his 100% everytime he plays it. Good for him to choose his family over image.
It's also al pitrelli's reason actually. And it's the easiest reason to leave
Too late. She’s at that age she’s about not to want to be bothered by her parents. He sacrificed the years that mattered most. Maybe the guilt caught up with him, but too late
Kiko is crazy
ie. Too old. I respect that.
This is horrible, horrible news. He was the best addition to Megadeth since Friedman left. I really enjoyed watching him play in Megadeth and accepted him as a member of the band. Very disheartening to learn, but I have kids and I understand his decision 100%...🙁🤘🏻
I don't care of epica i just want MEGADETH 🤘😠🤘
Not sure why he could stay in the US but his family couldnt.
bus ticket back to la, no warning
Mustaine is getting older and will retire in some point. Megadeth will retire in some point. Kiko on the other hand always felt as a hired gun and his technical virtuosity and musical knowledge could be used in the fusion genre, just like Chris Poland did; and many other phenomenal guitarists that where holding back their musical creativity for the sake of the band that where into. So, i think he made the right choice to move on. IMHO I would love to see him as a solo artist and make an album with his native musical style.
Not Buying It There’s Probably Way More To It 😂
glad i could just pause at 25 seconds so i didn't have to watch or listen to this
Go home and be a family man!
-like if you know the reference!
classic sf2
I have a 1 year old baby girl... My wife and I want to quit our jobs. Hahaha
He had enough of another kid called Dave 😂
If you are good enough to tour with a band then be child free and maybe get a cat down the road ;)
Real reason? Marry is gonna take your place...bye.
BRING BACK MARRY! Marry was Megadeth's best guitarist.
😂😂😂@@NPK476
Marry's playing wasn't the best but she was by far the cutest Megadeth guitarist!
@@elevenAD Dave wrote Marry Jane just for her on the So Far, So Good... good album and it creeped her out.
Marry could indeed bring back that old wedding band esteem that Megadeth had in the early days.
Moraleja: no tengas hijos 😌
Might be time to retire Dave.
Yet another reason not to have kids.
Yeah there is something more that pushed him over the edge like Marty.
Yeah bc you know
@@bendup52 sit down and be quiet.
@@bendup52 Yeah it is called speculation. Dave is not the easiest to work with the simplest answer is usually the correct one.
Sounds like an easy out without making enemies. 😂😂😂😂
He left because the Mars song, or was it the other, maybe it was the junkie thing. Na, it was the new album sounding good only during his leads
It isnt called Mustainadeth for nothing. There is a reason people
I thought it was Megadave, aha
Good for Kiko. I'm sure Dave being a huge douchebag had nothing to do with it.
Good for him i stopped playing Daves music after Marty left so maybe Martys Back ? When i seen a video of Marty kissing Daves butt i figured somebody is about to quit the Mustaine Train to many guitarist in the room. Careful what you wish for Marty wouldnt want to start looking like Dave The years have not been kind.