Yeah. There are thousands people that can play lead for megadeth. There's only one Kiko. I don't know if i should be exited about Teemu taking over for him or not though :P Tornado of souls, lucretia and Hangar 18 dont approach the stuff he was playing in wintersun.

this is what i got aswell as a native english speaker

Exactly Vini, it was kind of a political/social comment on Brazil. He felt blessed that he has that option nowadays ,to quit something so huge like megadeth and still be ok (financially). His point was that, this is very rare for the average brazilian, which is sad.

THIS! I understand Portuguese, too and that's what I get from FREEDOM, just like in Spanish, as in having more time in your hands to devote to other things in life, unlike the reading they do in English about being "free" to compose what he wants, which seemingly was never a problem for either Kiko nor Dave to begin with.

Kiko has had more input and influence on Megadeth than any guitar play since Marty. Dave said he let Kiko into his writing circle, which is rare. The only instrumental Dave didn't play a solo on is all Kiko with "Conquer or Die." Kiko was co-writer with a bunch of songs on the last album. Megadeth even incorporated Kiko's acoustic guitar on several songs, just to add that Kiko flavor. He was also a great ambassador for the band, and Dave essentially let Kiko do his thing when it came to social media. Sure, you are limited to making Megadeth music, but Dave didn't stop him from making his own music. It's not like a Jason Newstead thing where Kiko had to only be involved with Megadeth. Megadeth has been touring like crazy. Kiko isn't from America and neither is his wife, so you get home sick and watch your kids grow up without you. Kiko has his priorities straight. Dave will always continue Megadeth until he doesn't. And Teemu was handpicked by Kiko and has been killing it. Everytime Megadeth gets a new guitar player, they end up putting out a very strong album to start with them. So, I look forward to what's to come and wish Kiko the best. He will forever be my second favorite Megadeth guitarist.

He twisted it yeah, its called KZfaq freedom, to say what he wants. lol

i Think He Going To Return To Angra

​@@paulodizon750Nah, jumpstart his solo career like Vai

Thanks for compressing the interview into one brief summary!

@@cycomiles4225 yeah he is going solo

@@Septicshites Makes sense, cant wait tbh

Yep!

Agreed. This last album couldve come right after Rust in Peace.

I heard he was abducted by aliens.

Exactly. It’s KZfaq so content creators have to do these things to get clicks and possibly get ahead of the game so when or IF it happens they can have a “I called it!”

it's megadeth.....knowing their history, we think these things.

@ObsidianLife well said.

Agreed. Kiko and Dave seem to be close and professional. It's one of the most amicable splits Megadeth has seen, but people have to inject drama into it. Same with Dream Theater and the Mikes.

Which is a shame. I also think it’s why some Megadeth albums are inconsistent. How are you gonna create a bond, create that magic and make great music with a constant rotation of musicians. Quality musicians are great, but that’s only a piece of creating magic as a band.

Kinda like Slipknot?

​@@robertdorris5393bro you're crazy if you think everyone was sober except Dave Mustaine. They were all drinking and doing all the drugs. As a frontman Dave has every right to change the lineup as he sees fit. He IS Megadeth. He has always been the main songwriter/composer

@@robertdorris5393 The original line up was all on heroin or coke.

Megadeth is not just an "agency", Megadeth is legendary thrash metal band dude.

Thanks for the infos, since I don't speak portuguese it's impossible to really understand the explanations that he gives. So can we say that he's leaving Megadeth for good? Any possibility to get back with Angra?

@@NguyenHoang-bt5hv I also watched the podcast and it doesn't seem like he'll be doing anything band related for the near future, precisely because of touring schedules and such interfering on family life. He will be doing some solo stuff though, think he has a show scheduled in São Paulo on the 9th.

​@@NguyenHoang-bt5hvI donr think so, for both Megadeth and Angra. His solo work is amazing and he is clearly in a familly moment of his life. He politely said, imo, he had the freedom to say "no" to Megadeth crazy schedule because he doesnt need to work many hours for the money.

@@faustomadebr of course man, being a family man myself I can relate to his situation quite well. It's just the fan in me still hoping for more of my favorite bands haha! But he will still give us great music with his solo project anyway...

@@NguyenHoang-bt5hv I understand you. Just sharing what I believe was between the lines... A reunion with Angra would be great, specially to help them make peace: too much drama there. Haha

Exactly because he went as far as he could go with Megadeth. It's Dave's baby. Always has and always will be. Kiko still wants to grow professionally, and being in a band like Megadeth, that will not happen.

@@marcostrujillo5286 Kiko was a guitar star before he joined Megadeth. I prefer his solo work much more then anything Megadeth ever did. It was a good business move 9 years ago, Dystopia is a good album. I personally think Dave is way past his prime and Kiko has much more to say musically than being in a Trash Metal band. The Rockstar scene isn't all it's cracked up to be and he wants to be with his family. I'm sure there is more to the story but that's Kiko's business. I'm looking forward to another solo album from Kiko.

@vincehammond4081 I agree. He is doing just fine with his solo career. But in order to pursue that, and be in control of his own touring, he had to leave Megadeth. And i respect him for the way he worded his departure.

@@vincehammond4081loooool in your dreams, kiko never made anything better than Megadeth

it was just a job, kiko is a creator and he probably knew he'd leave eventually, and working with dave he tells you what to play anyways.

Thank you for these precious explanations. So is it certain that he's not getting back to Megadeth anymore? Any possibility for Angra?

Great comment! Appreciate it!

@@NguyenHoang-bt5hv I believe he does not come back to Megadeth. About Angra, I have no idea, but I would not be surprised if he does that in a future (could be far or not). I don’t know if you follow Kiki’s solo career, if not, there is an album called Universo Inverso and he combines A LOT of Brazilians styles in the electric guitar. His first solo album, No Gravity, is also an amazing album.

Thank you!!! That makes total sense! When I was on tour (small) 3 times I went out and the third time I was done as my son was 5 at the time and I was missing him growing up. That’s one of those things playing in bands. That is why some artist take their kids with them. When you start thinking about it and you gotta be on your game, it’s realllllly hard. Kiko made the right choice!

@@HeyDaSilva Thanks for the infos again man, I'm a big fan of Kiko from his Angra days through all the solo albums he did (including Universo Inverso which I adored). And I'm also a Megadeth fan, so it was great to see him play for them, but I can totally understand his decision to give priority to his family.

Yes!! that is exactly what it boils down to, but people like to throw a bunch of other "fluff" excuses into the equation..

I think Dave knows of his reputation and is now trying to water things down.

Maybe, but seeing how much Kiko actually did hang around Dave on social media, they probably were and are very close.

ok Lars...

Well it his band

Teemu is an absolute freak of nature on guitar. Absolute virtuoso. Look up his band Wintersun if you have never heard of them. The other guitar player Jari is also unbelievably talented.

I doubt Marty would change his awesome life in Japan to touring with Megadeth at this point.

​@@HenritheHorseplus he'd have to take a considerable pay cut and I don't think Dave would be able to afford him. Given that it's not just for himself Marty would be taking the pay cut for, but his manager as well. So if Dave wants Marty back, he'd best dig deep. Very deep.

That would be cool but that will never happen. Marty doesn't want to be held down.

No reason for Marty to come back, he's doing fine in Japan.

What shit did he get tired of? Exposure to a much larger audience? More money than he was making previously? More opportunities? Dave has only ever spoke positively of Kiko. Kiko has only ever ever spoken positively of Dave. Sounds like you’re projecting your dislike of Dave onto Kiko. I’m sure this whole situation is about $$$. Kiko probably feels that he can make more $$, and have more freedom as a solo artist, and that’s it. Dave is the boss. It’s his band.

@kaikiske7436 you're incorrect. I have nothing against Dave. I love MegaDeth, but Dave is Dave. MegaDeth is a machine and always will be. Have you ever wondered why the band has been through so many musicians...mainly guitarists? Maybe the main issue is Dave. Hell, Marty Friedman left the band and has had MORE success away from MegaDeth. About your comments concerning Kiko and a bigger audience. Angra played to huge crowds across the world. Chris Broderick also left MD and he's immensely successful. So I'm puzzled about how you think people "leave" MegaDeth because of greed or whatever. But again, I have nothing against Dave, you can have whatever thoughts or feelings that you want. I gotta hit the bed. Peace. 🤘🤘🤘

@@TexAgsArmyVet Dave is the boss, has always been the boss. It’s his band. That’s not Dave’s “shit”. It’s his band. Sounds like Kiko didn’t want to be in the road 10 months a year. Dave is in his early 60s. His children are grown. He’s gonna push hard for another 3-4 years, then retire. Kiko wants to see his kids grow up. That’s just life. You can’t expect Dave, James, and Dirk to work around Kiko. While in MD Kiko got to build his brand and gain a lot of popularity. Dave didn’t hinder him at all In any case, what SPECIFIC “Dave’s shit” to Kiko get fed up with? Angra is not a headlining “arena”band like Megadeth lol. I have been onboard with Angra since 97. I know them very well and have seen them many times. I didn’t discover Kiko thru Megadeth. I’ve known of Kilo his whole career. Regarding Chris Broderick. Exactly the same thing as Kiko. In Flames is not nearly the same size as MD (and I say this as someone that LOVES IF more than Megadeth). I 1st heard them on Japanese compilation album that I bought in 1996 in Tokyo, have loved them ever since. Jag Panzer was a decent band. Broderick & Kiko are amazing players. Dave is the boss. Dave writes all the music. Dave is the owner of the brand. Guys like Kiko, Broderick, James, Dirk, etc are all hired hands. They’re given contracts and per diems, and are paid employees. They’re certainly not getting a 4 way split of the touring loot. Kiko is simply thinking “hey, I can make almost as much $$ as I do in MD, and do my own thing, not answer to a “boss”, be with my family, make my own schedule etc” I doubt Broderick is making anywhere close in IF what he made in MD. He’s a hired gun there too. But Chris is a weird dude anyway. His entire existence is predicated on playing guitar and “being an artist”. So he decided to not “take the check” and moved on. Nothing wrong with that. Nothing to do with being tired of Dave’s “shit”. Broderick has always thanked Dave for allowing to be in MD and getting more exposure. All of the stories of Dave being an asshole are from 35 years ago in his drug addict days, and centered on fueds with Kerry King and Metallica, or from disgruntled former employees. Poland was fired for stealing the gear and selling it for drugs, Chuck & Jr are just bitter. They’re now in their 60s and playing for 50 people in dive bars. Marty is totally different beast. They revere him in Japan, because he’s embraced Japan, and lives as a “nihonjin”. He lives in Japan, works mainly with Japanese artists, his wife is , Japanese. That’s a very specific situation. I was a fan of Megadeth & Marty BEFORE Marty joined MD. Marty was ALWAYS huge in Japan, even before he joined MD. The 1st time MD played Japan with Marty, Japanese fans holding up “welcome Marty Friedman!!!” signs greeted the band at the airport. Not “welcome Megadeth”, but welcome Marty” lol The problem I have is people still, to this day, dredging up the past, and badmouthing Dave. It’s always “Dave’s fault” When Jr was jacking off on camera to some chick, it was Dave’s fault.

@@kaikiske7436 Also, Dave's vocals just don't sound good anymore. Kiko's a master musician and he's sensitive to these things. I'm sure he respects Dave a lot for the legendary albums (especially the early ones) but he might not think that the current band sounds good with Dave doing vocals.

Nailed it!

Good point.

+1

He did mention that something happened in his private life that prompted the departure. He hasn't specified what it was though so we can only speculate, but I think that was the reason why he decided to leave mid-tour, otherwise, he probably would have waited it out. Whatever happened it was enough of an emergency that he simply couldn't wait.

They always have these tantrums after gaining recognition. He should have became a legend without Dave, but he rode Dave's coat tails.

Well Metallica went through 2 bassists since then, they all hate each other and the last 2 albums were absolute trash. I have to give them credit, they have good sales.

How lol

@@curlinsquatraq9818 Megadeth is an excellent band. But Kiko is just way too good as a guitarist. Same with Marty imo.

​@@prashantsarkar821I agree... Marty solo is so much better and creative. Kiko did better stuff in Angra too.

Relax, Megadeth is an ever revolving door of musicians, this was expected

Imagine being asked about your first job EVERYDAY