Through his social media, guitarist Kiko Loureiro Megadeth fans . The guitarist had stepped in September due to family reasons
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"Dear Megadeth fans"
I want to share with you a decision that wasn't easy for me.
In September, I had to step away from the American leg of the tour due to family matters. Looking ahead to 2024, it's safe to anticipate that Megadeth's schedule will be even heavier. After careful consideration and discussions with Dave Mustaine and Megadeth's management, we jointly decided that the right course of action is to extend my leave of absence, as I don't want to jeopardize any of the band's plans or the hard work of the incredible people involved in the tour.
My nine years with Megadeth have been an unbelievable journey, filled with countless "pinch me, I can't believe it" moments. Unforgettable tours, a Grammy Award for Dystopia , a Grammy nomination, and several awards for The Sick, The Dying, and The Dead are just a few highlights. It's difficult to put into words the magnitude of these experiences. Surely any heavy metal fan can appreciate how incredible it must be to play and create music with a band you grew up listening to, and to share the stage with a guitar legend like Dave Mustaine, along with phenomenal musicians like James LoMenzo and Dirk Verbeuren , not to mention our amazing crew.
However, the most cherished aspect of these nine years has been getting to know the incredible army of devoted Megadeth fans worldwide. Your dedication is inspiring, and I have immense admiration and enormous respect for all of you.
Lots of love, see you soon!
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