Fuel Records (distributed by Frontiers) will issue Universo Inverso, the new solo release from ANGRA guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO, on March 23rd.

Says Frontiers, "Kiko has been ranking at top levels on several publications: Japanese Young Guitar and Burrn! and the Brazilian’ Rock Brigade, Rock Underground and Roadie Crew; in these latter three he classified in the 1st place as “Best Guitarist Of The Year”.

The new solo effort, Universo Inverso, is a giant step into the very roots of Kiko's upbringing which encompass a much wider variety of genres and sounds than just powerchords and shredding. This album is filled with all of the great influences stemming from brazilian, jazz and classical music that have been part of Kiko's background and technical evolution. It all simply sounds great, smooth and has a great sonic impact despite the different musical approach; old fans and new acquaintances will all bow down to Kiko's musicianship and prowess."

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