by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 23, 2025 | News
After spending 2025 on hiatus, Brazilian metal legends Angra have returned, and with them comes a double dose of major news. The band first revealed they will reunite their classic Rebirth-era lineup for a special performance at Bangers Open Air on April 26, 2026, at...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 30, 2023 | News, Video
Former Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro discussed his departure on the Amplifica podcast, hosted by his former Angra bandmate Rafael Bittencourt, citing his need for freedom as the main reason. While the guitarist revealed other reasons at home ultimately led...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 21, 2023 | News
Following Kiko Loureiro’s announcement on social media on his decision for having an extended absence from Megadeth, Dave Mustaine has confirmed that Teemu Mäntysaari will continue as the group’s guitarist. While the timeframe for Loureiro’s...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 19, 2023 | News
Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro has extended his absence from the band’s touring activities. In a recent social media post, Kiko, who initially shared in September that he would sit out the next leg of Megadeth’s Crush The World tour, has now...
by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 7, 2023 | News, Video
Megadeth has recently welcomed new touring guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari from Wintersun. The group performed with the guitarist for the first time last night (6th) at Revel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Teemu is filling in for the band’s guitarist, Kiko...