Thrash metal band Megadeth has so far signed Finnish guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari to its ranks.
Megadeth continue their Crush The World tour today, September 6th. Jason Sheldon/Shutterstock
Heavy legend Megadeth says on their social media that their guitarist Kiko Loureiro has to miss the band’s Crush The World tour this fall due to family reasons.
Kiko Loureiro lives with his family in Espoo.
The release states that Kiko will be replaced by a Finnish guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari.
Mäntysaari himself commented on the matter in the comments of the announcement.
– All the best to Kiko and his family! And thank you for trusting me! Really looking forward to this!
Mäntysaari will take the stage with Megadeth for the first time today, September 6, in Albuquerque. Mäntysaari has previously played in the metal band Wintersun.