Reverb Interview: Kiko Loureiro of Megadeth & Angra Talks Ibanez and Pre-Show Warmups

Kiko Loureiro is no newcomer to the metal scene. Although he’s Megadeth’s newest guitarist, he’s had deep roots in the metal scene with his band Angra since the late ‘80s. But, surprisingly, Loureiro wasn’t immediately interested in shredding — he actually got his start on a nylon-stringed acoustic guitar. Reverb had the chance to catch up with Loureiro and learn a little more about how he got his start as a guitarist, what kind of exercises he does to keep his fingers limber before a show, and his own signature Ibanez guitar. Read more on Reverb: