Do you Drink Before The Show? - Q&A #19

[@imyourgodmachine]

This guy is likely the nicest, most humble dude in rock.

[@jasongooding987]

Him, Gary Holt, and John 5.

[@s0cializedpsych0path]

South of the border, metal is very much the "everyman music", much like hip hop is here... when I went to Mexico City, I thought I would stick out Luke a sore thumb... but ended up blending in much better there.

[@georgea8298]

Especially showing the rehearsals for those that can't see them live. That's awesome

[@27pugsly]

Love him ! Might even buy an Ibanez kiko guitar !🤘🏼

[@scrimpmster]

@@27pugsly I'm actually looking at them. I love the look of the green one.

[@themetalprincess]

If Dave is smart (which I know he is) he will keep this guy FOREVER as Megadeths guitarist! Wow, what a find. Intelligent, clean cut and with God given guitar skills!! How extremely rare in todays world. Kiko Loureiro is a GEM.

[@juke1225]

As long as he wants to stay I think he will. No issues with this guy.

[@SquidVet]

Kiko is the best dude in metal. A good role model for young guitar players. 👍

[@AlexisDames]

This unprecedented look at the life of a world-class musician, is something I value tremendously. Kiko, you are an upstanding musician, entrepreneur and human being. Ad astra.

[@thrash208]

I love Kiko such a positive dude has a great stage presence seems like such an awesome dude

[@guzaliberti]

Bebe suco de tamarindo, com cor de limão e sabor de uva

[@fernandolucas4596]

jajaja no entiendo portugués pero entiendo la referencia al chavo

[@guzaliberti]

@@fernandolucas4596 Eso és!!! lol

[@cmvb]

@@guzaliberti Eso Eso Eso

[@VictorPaixao4fun]

kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@gveigafv1007]

hehehejeeheheheheehe peguei a referencia

[@yordilara-ochoa6864]

Hands down, this is a clear example of class and humbleness, direct contact with the fans, sharing real experience from the big leagues. Pure gold here. Maybe some other musicians can learn from this example. ¡Obrigado Kiko!

[@amanbhakta4524]

Whenever I watch your videos i can't help but smile in pure joy, You have a wonderful personality, I wish I'll be able to meet you someday . Love from India ❤

[@ΧάρηςΒελέντζας]

Kiko you are a true inspiration especially for younger kids following the music direction,a glass of wine after the show is OK but in general don't drink,thats the spirit. I have seen many people destroying their life with alcohol, and if you can help people by saying good things just do it!!

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

Please play Wake up Dead/Darkest hour at all the shows🙏

[@josemb_1473]

The Conjuring too

[@luis_6507]

@@josemb_1473 I wish, but Mustaine himself said he'll never play that song live again due to it having black magic related themes.

[@ethansandman01]

@@luis_6507 they played it in dallas

[@luis_6507]

@@ethansandman01 wait really?

[@TheCyberMantis]

@@josemb_1473 Conjuring is on the set list.

[@victorstriga]

Kiko was so eager to tell us they only drink healthy stuff before a show :)). I love watching these Q&A's!

[@rockingguitarlessons]

Kiko is such a good human being. So humble. So nice. Dave is lucky to have someone like him. I'm sure he knows.

[@nahuelkippes4769]

Thank you very much Kiko !! You like great artists. Piazzolla is a revolutionary of tango, Salinas and Santaolalla great composers. Huge hug friend! 🇦🇷❤🇧🇷

[@theneverwas2835]

Kiko makes me happy to be a Megadeth fan for almost 30 years.

[@amirphoenix2327]

Do you drink before the show? Asking that megadeth in 80s would be a fun question😀

[@rzimer]

Hahahah

[@viniciuscandido7133]

"Do we drink? No way! We only do coke"

[@TheCyberMantis]

@@viniciuscandido7133 How do you think they could play so fast.

[@viniciuscandido7133]

@@TheCyberMantis Yeah. Rock in Rio 1991 is the fastest I've seen Megadeth playing

[@KorsAir1987]

Wasn't Chris Poland kicked from the band because he traded all his gear for some heroin?

[@daniellebarbara6468]

Quanto mais você cresce musical e profissionalmente, mais nobre e generoso você se torna. Você merece meu respeito sempre. Desejo uma longa vida a você, admirado e respeitado, Kiko Loureiro. De pensar que, poucos anos atrás, nos corredores da ExpoMusic Brasilis, era possível atropeçar em você por váááárias vezes, nos dias dias Credenciados e eu perdi a oportunidade de uma fotinho sequer porquê eu estava sempre seguindo nosso amado André 🖤🙏! Fico muito feliz pelo Brasil e pelo Angra terem me dado o privilégio de ter acompanhado a carreira de músicos tão ESPECIAIS como vocês. Aprendi muito sobre relações humanas com vocês e, talvez um dia, poderei colocar essas lições em prática para me tornar uma musicista mais completa e, principalmente, mais humana. Muuuito grata por sua Luminosidade🙏

[@paulojotafernandes]

parabens pela sua carreira Kiko. está na cara que você merece! e obrigado por partilhar tudo isso. grande abraço de Portugal

[@mercedestesolin3321]

Yes, Q&A mixed with backstage. Dirk is so nice, hope see him often in your videos. I don`t know how you find time for recording, so...thank u so much, Kiko

[@juanbarquero6694]

Congratulations Kiko you are a great person as a father, as a person, and professional.And please keeping do it brother.

[@pauls5009]

Every time that I watch one of these videos from you Kiko I am just blown away by what a cool, nice guy you are. In today's world with all the craziness and over inflated egos of movie/music stars you are awesome. - and a member a one of my favorite bands of all time! Any chance of getting a "part 2" or an encore to conquer or die? - I know fans like me would love it! Keep it up Kiko and thanks for all that you do for the fans. Cheers!

[@alfov8]

Todavia recuerdo la emocion y lo impactado que quede cuando escuche las primeras canciones de Angra en los 90. Gracias por compartir conocimiento y experiencia maestro! saludos desde Argentina!

[@livewell_79]

The absolute best metal channel on YT!! So cool to be up close and personal with legends like Kiko and Megadeth 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@rognroll2786]

Kiko, you’ve gotta be one of the coolest guys ever!

[@LuanaLevenhagen]

These Q&A are awesome! Not only for the great questions and answers but also for the sneek peek in the bts and tour life

[@friscomorsegmail]

Kiko I love these videos as it’s really fun to hear about the technical side of what goes on live and how you adjust to surprises.

[@noshredzone271]

This guy restores my faith and respect for Megadeth. Kiko, you seem like a really professional and awesome person. Thank you for the posts and inviting us into your world

[@jasonstallworth]

Alcohol can really dry out your voice so it's definitely not recommended for vocalists. On the other hand, have 1-2 drinks could help you loosen up a bit. Obviously overdoing it is NOT recommended! And it's cool to see that you guys aren't getting trashed before the show as many bands do.

[@amieljonatan3488]

com certeza essas dicas estão no seu livro vc não entrega nunca.

[@marzbitenhaussen]

kiko is such a beautiful person, is so nice to see his journey, go kiko!

[@AlexandreBastos]

Perfeito... é essa a postura... independente de se tocar com uma grande banda ou tocar em um barzinho. Essa é a diferença entre os meninos e os homens. Parabéns 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@YanksOnTop]

Love all these inside looks. Thanks for taking the time out of your crazy schedule to give us a taste of things that go on behind the scenes.. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@sebbraganza9208]

As a young guitarist like me what is the best advice you can give another question What is the difference between american guitar player and Brazilian guitar player? My teacher is Brazilian his name Luis Kahlil he is so amazing I really like him so much.

[@ShadowAllianceMetal]

Hi Kiko! I have been a (Dutch) fan for many years and from what I see on KZbin the stage design (with the lifted drums) on the current Megadeth tour looks awesome! My questions are as follows: To you: Who designs the Megadeth stage for a tour and what is your say in this? To Dirk: You seem to have the best seat in the house every night on this tour. What does it feel like to be up there every night overseeing both band and fans and was it actually your idea to elevate your drums the way they are on this tour? Thank you Kiko and Dirk for making Megadeth sound great again!

[@patrickanarchy-official5662]

My old band used to rent an apartment above a punk/ metal bar.. it was also a club with a stage . Greatest summer of my life. Rock on ! 🤘

[@seanoconnor7846]

Saw you guys in Denver a few days ago. Sounded awesome! I bought some pricey earplugs a while ago and the sound was so clear. I love hearing every note. That green ibanez is gorgeous too.

[@joeenke6440]

Mustaine was very clever to get you in the band Kiko.Great musician,family man,very humble whit out the rock star attitude,congratulations,you deservet it.

[@badinage1]

I’ve been listening to Megadeth ever since I was a wee-lad lol I wasn’t expecting this amazing journey through “Kikos World” and I’m glad I discovered it. I think Dave has put together a well-minded group of musicians. Everyone seems to like each other and I can see why! It’s so funny when someone who doesn’t know who Megadeth is and they hear Dave growls and snarls they wouldn’t expect a sweet humble guitarist like yourself to be in such a heavy band lol. You can’t judge a book by its cover and Megadeth nails that. So thank you Kiko for all these wonderful videos! I think I’ve seen them all since finding them yesterday. Ha! Your newest fan, -Ryan

[@jcmb2604]

A true humble guy in metal one of a kind guy bravo

[@mj6582]

Q&A: do you ever lose your picks during shows? If so how many and where do you stash them?

[@brianm9282]

I like Dirk, he's always focused on the band. I like you too Kiko, you are the best at everything you do.

[@bubblyproduction9809]

Love the Q&A uploads Kiko!

[@Fabian-ix7gm]

Hey Kiko! I’m a guitar hack/seven factor member and I’ll be seeing you guys tomorrow at Irvine!-Fabian

[@matthewbailey8588]

Glad to hear ya'll keepin it healthy on the road.

[@fireinthepentagram]

You rock! And Rata Blanca as well! Cheers from Guatemala 🇬🇹👍🎸🎶

[@freebridgemedia893]

FOR Q&A: Kiko...any tips and tricks for quickly restringing a guitar with a floating tremelo? Would love to see video of your tech restringing! BTW - The show in Arizona was AMAZING!

[@mruncletheredge]

Thank you so much dude for answering my question....

[@PastelComGini]

7:25 When you look at your neighbor's front yard and then grass looks greener. 😁 Dirk seems like a nice dude. Non alcoholic cheers.

[@dominickefrim3088]

Doesn't matter if the guitar scales are correct. Even correct scales can be used wrong. Bands are a collaborative effort. Things will change if you are truely collaborating Getting attached to something you want is something you do when it's your own thing. Trust the musicians you are playing with or play with someone else.

[@mykelgreene911]

Top performance artist never drink alcohol before a show! Maybe a little after but never before a show! Top kiko

[@tb2324]

Right. I have a family member in a very famous band. My wife and I were backstage after the show with a friend and his wife that we brought. My cousin asked if we wanted anything to drink and our friend asked for a beer. They had none where they were. My cousin went around the entire place and they found ONE bottle of beer. Gave it to him. None of them drink before or after the show. They go from show to show. So if you drink much after the show, on the road all night, doing interviews the next morning, sound check late afternoon and the performance the next night…..drinking is a quick way to destroy the career.

[@daleplatino]

Oh my God I said this a million times but finally hear somebody say exactly what I've been telling all these lead guitarist. Play The Melody that the vocalist singing. Make that your solo. Genius.

[@thehelpdesk4051]

This is actually very cool.... Kiko u seem like a really humble guy....pretty amazing being a guitar virtuoso in a huge band

[@eazye519]

Saw them 2 nights ago in Chicago,! Awesome!

[@AshesFromAChild]

I love behind backstage videos, specially for one that i was in, you were awesome Kiko , I was shouting your name Kiko

[@epg2501]

Such an awesome guy! Thank you for showing us behind the scenes, especially gear! Looking forward to hearing how that Quad Cortex is working for you!:)

[@mikepicksajam]

I've never heard Dirk speak. Never expected him to sound like that haha. You guys rock! See you in Irvine tomorrow!

[@TheCyberMantis]

He kinda sounds like a muppet from Sesame Street. Which is cool tho. \m/

[@cristian-.-]

The best Q&A! Dirk and Kiko, such a nice guys!

[@Thrasher_Deth]

Kiko Great guitarist, great person & very profesional, the perfect guitarist for MEGADETH

[@krisstieghorst7415]

Hey guys thanks for coming on! Drinking before shows, well myself, I can catch a buzz anytime, when I go to see rock shows ( not everyday thing...) I enjoy being clear & sharp minded. ( but I always break out for the crowd...). Drinking/ can't hold my liquor. Never could. 1 shot of CR TKO, asleep in 5mins...great to see Dirk on here this evening, dig the new record very much! Lucid Dreams???(I'm not gonna lie the title evades me at the momment, but its HEAVY!!) Highly recommend...you guys be safe and see ya down the road. P.s. Is there any possibility you guys could let us see some footage surrounding the karate picture Kiko flashed at us a day or so ago...maybe down the line a bit... that would please me VERY much. Oh and please tell Dave its against the law to play Washington without gears of war following it please. I keep looking on ytube waiting for someone to catch it on video,and I'm not hearing it...I'm waiting patiently...thank you! 🤘🖤⚡☠

[@Mr_A_Mia]

Im liking all this vlogging Kiko’s been doing.

[@johnstie3331]

Great Q&A with great interviews. Thank you Kiko!

[@mori_motonari2176]

Great video! Can't wait to see you in Moscow

[@layavinn]

Please try to show Dirk always as possible and I'm in love with your videos

[@alphaproducts661]

Kiko faz um vídeo de bastidores no rock in rio 🙏🙏🙏🙏 adoro seus vídeos de bastidores de shows e turnês

[@bautistagarais488]

Is this the place to ask the questions?? If that's so .. have you ever consumed drugs?? Rata blanca rocks! You should try Almafuerte and Hermética .

[@smy2d269]

for the Q&A: how do you recommend working on solos with groove (eg: playing sequences « in the pocket », with groove, during solos and not just randomly playing over the track). BTW, thanks so much for the Q&As and interviews - very helpful for information.

[@daverios222]

great work Kiko, keep rocking!

[@onurb06ify]

Profissional is so tudo voce e Uma maquina!

[@leonardocsantos4651]

7:18 living abroad is pretty much accepting that you won't ever again read/hear your name being pronounced correctly.

[@Justinlmd]

Great video, as usual! I love the JH Audios. I've been using the 13v2s for the past year and a half and absolutely love them. IEMs do indeed take some getting used to, though.

[@sapamaristotle2679]

So freaking nice to see Dirk there. Recently i love the John Petrucci master class video where you hang out with Tosin for a while and he played "brain dance", love that song btw. Anyway manyway, i would love to see Dave Mustaine more at your videos. Also, could you please let him know that i read his book some weeks ago and i absolutely loved it and it kinda connects with me too somehow. So all in all, make videos with our old geezer Dave, looking forward to seeing it. oi! from India

[@lIlIANONYMOUSIlIl]

In ear monitors seems to end the problem once and for all. Always heard stories of everyone wanting to be higher in the mix and not being able to hear themselves to the point of fighting. Now you can get exactly what you want.

[@duykhanghehe]

How do you find time for these vids. It’s so nice to see how you guys work

[@ethernowforce]

Kiko is an amazing guitarrist, amazing person !!! Wanna see you back in curitiba - paraná - brazil !!! I have a song that i wanna record with you man !!! Who knows, maybe one day in the near future, its never too much to dream like this !!! Thanks kiko !!!

[@gonzalopizarro2923]

Love this kind of video Kiko!! Wanna see more! Greetings from argentina!

[@transforminggravity15626]

You are very inspiring 💯💯🙏😎

[@megatodd707]

Kiko is awesome Dirk is so cool! Nice video.

[@igorperez3276]

I play drums but how Kiko explain the guitar solos thing was great!!! 🇵🇦

[@kamaboko1]

Love the VLOGS. Keep 'em coming.

[@Sabrinamfmello]

Só queria saber oq o kiko faz que ele não envelhece ou ele parece muito mais novo do que é..grande abraço de los angeles 🙏🏻

[@fabifreitas4952]

Dou you have time to keep some hair care routine?

[@prabhuslegalhub]

yash sharma is such a lucky guy.. got featured so many times in kikos videos and also got called 'my friend'.. wow what an honor

[@edzkymunoz3837]

Que barbaro Kiko!

[@tyrlz]

Vendo o Dirk falando de tinnitus com uma tranquilidade.... to na luta há pouco mais de 1 ano e as vezes fico desesperado. É algo que vc tem tbm, @Kiko? Vejo que eh algo bem comum entre musicos, mas n vejo falarem tanto.

[@Neym4d]

Astor Piazzolla/Gustavo Santaolalla ˃ Cualquier otro musico de Argentina. Si, estoy consiente de mi afirmacion pero es lo que creo y muy feliz me pone saber que el gran Kiko Loureiro los admira tambien.

[@caoimhghinboyle4687]

Hey Kiko, your a huge inspiration and a great human being For the Q&A: I am 19 years old and in a band , but for some reason I feel like I’m too old and will only get older and my time has passed to make it, I kinda wish I was just that bit younger. I know this all probably sounds silly but I suppose my question is does it really matter about age for a music career. Thanks and keep killing it!

[@viictxriia]

I'm 19 and feel the exact same way, like its already too late for me to even think about picking up a guitar. Just do it and keep trying, as long as you're happy doing it that's all that matters.

[@caoimhghinboyle4687]

@@viictxriia Man U should defo pick up the guitar , cuz as long as u enjoy it that’s the main thing ! Thanks for the reply ! The thing is 19 is young and we should be excited for the future , but I have a tendency of over thinking things.

[@josephosullivan9506]

I'm almost 48 and can guarantee that it is just your perception of age that is making you feel that way. Ignore all the "rules" of the music industry and make your own! Just work hard on your music and enjoy the moment instead of worrying about time. You can achieve amazing things at 21,35 45 or whenever you want. Work on your original music, do as much as you can by yourselves and stay away from the music industry as much as you can.

[@TheCyberMantis]

You guys are in PHOENIX? I live pretty close to there. Dave still lives in Scottsdale, correct? Hometown show! Local fans!

[@yannk.1953]

Obviously you love both metal and jazz. I do too. So, Kiko, when are you going to record a jazz-metal album for me (and the rest of the planet) ? What about a metal version of Coltrane's "Syeeda's song flute" ? (I'do it myself, but it's way too diffcult for me) ? What about doing it with Alex Skolnick ?

[@ChannelEleven59]

I love this guy!

[@valeriegregoire5073]

I can't wait to see you live in Montreal :D

[@nescate4607]

Hi kiko I love the way u play with so much feel!!!!

[@mejulian01]

I don't understand how the ear monitors are configured. What do they listen to? Just their drumming, in this case, or the whole band at a lower volume?

[@reve99100]

KiKo congratulations. You re a Very. Good Musicians

[@ahmedfk666]

Q&A: what is your favourite solo from temple of shadows?

[@adityapai5147]

Thank you for showing us the IEM , ive always been qurious about what it was

[@nachfullbarertrank5230]

Astor Piazolla, hell yeah lol, played a lot of classical guitar adaptions of his band music

[@Scorned405]

Your absolutely amazing

[@Arch_Stanton.]

I'm pretty sure that Kiko has talked about this, but does Dirk/Megadeth play to click live? I've been watching clips from your recent tour and Dirk is an absolute monster behind the kit. He is playing so precisely everything yet not sounding like a robot. E: Yes. Dirk is his name. No Kirks around here. 😅

[@theycallmejames7649]

His name is Dirk

[@Arch_Stanton.]

@@theycallmejames7649 Lol, what a brain fart 😅 Maybe I should read what I write. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@nescate4607]

Q&A- How does it feel to do live shows after a long time? Do u feel nervous than before COVID or is it like any other live show! (By the way I could not be present for the live shows as I live in India) LOVE FROM INDIA. I look up to to you, Dave and the whole band! Pls keep producing more music! Can't wait for the new megadeth album to come out! Also am a big fan of your solo songs!!! CHEERS!!⚡🎸

[@AlbertJasonAlburo]

Not all musicians are drug addicts and alcoholic. For me I also have bandmates who are smokers and drunkards. But I do have to stay away from smoking and drinking because I never practice those things.

[@heloisacorrea237]

Poderia indicar, além dos seus discos solo e com a Tarja, alguns trabalhos que a sua esposa participou?