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Chris Poland Picks Kiko Loureiro as Megadeth's Best Guitarist

1/16/2025

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In a captivating interview, former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland revealed that Kiko Loureiro is his top pick among the band's guitarists, with Marty Friedman as a close second. Poland reminisced about their profound impact on Megadeth's early sound, while Loureiro reciprocated the admiration, celebrating Poland and Friedman’s distinctive styles that shaped the band's legacy.

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In a captivating interview, former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland revealed that Kiko Loureiro is his top pick among the band's guitarists, with Marty Friedman as a close second. Poland reminisced about their profound impact on Megadeth's early sound, while Loureiro reciprocated the admiration, celebrating Poland and Friedman’s distinctive styles that shaped the band's legacy.