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Andreas Kisser
Andreas Kisser in 2008
Andreas Kisser in 2008
Background information
Birth nameAndreas Rudolf Kisser
Born (1968-08-24) August 24, 1968 (age 56)
São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
GenresHeavy metal, groove metal, thrash metal, death metal, alternative metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass guitar, sitar, vocals, percussion
LabelsRoadrunner, SPV GmbH, RED Distribution

Andreas Rudolf Kisser (born August 24, 1968 in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil) is the lead guitarist for the metal band Sepultura as well as the rock supergroup HAIL!

Biography

Born to a Yugoslavian mother, from Maribor, Slovenia, and a German father, Kisser was originally a roadie for Sepultura vocalist/guitarist Max Cavalera. He was asked to join the band in 1987 following the departure of original lead guitarist Jairo Guedes. He is largely responsible for bringing a more progressive sound to the band starting with the Schizophrenia album (1987). He studied classical guitar for several years before joining Sepultura. According to Allmusic, Kisser is one of metal's most overlooked guitarists.[1]

During his early days, he frequently used Charvel and Jackson guitars (especially the one with the Red Hot Chili Peppers' stickers and the white Randy Rhoads model for the Arise). Recently he is being endorsed by Fender and is using Stratocaster model, though he still endorses Jackson and has been known to use them at a few live performances (Jackson is now owned by Fender). In 1992, Andreas unsuccessfully auditioned for the position of rhythm guitarist of Metallica, as a temporary replacement of James Hetfield, who had suffered severe burns on his hand during a live show.

Kisser is involved in several Brazilian movie soundtracks projects, namely No Coração dos Deuses and Bellini e a Esfinge. Kisser provided his guitar playing to 3 tracks on the Roadrunner United album. His playing can be heard on the tracks "The Enemy", "Baptized in the Redemption", and "No Mas Control". He is participating in the Scorpions Humanity Tour 2008 as a guest musician.[2] Kisser and drummer Igor Cavalera became the major creative forces in Sepultura after Max Cavalera's 1996 departure, although Igor is no longer a member of the band. Kisser's solo album entitled Hubris I & II, has been released in Europe.

Kisser is also a member of a tribute band called HAIL!. That band's rotating cast of members include Andreas Kisser, Tim "Ripper" Owens, Paul Bostaph, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Jimmy DeGrasso and Roy Mayorga. Ripper, DeGrasso, Ellefson and Kisser formed the band in late 2008.[3] The band, toured Europe in 2009 and in June 2010 HAIL! is on their second European tour with the following line-up: Andreas Kisser, Tim "Ripper" Owens, Paul Bostaph and James LoMenzo.[4][5] Due to the tragic passing of previously announced bassist Paul Gray, LoMenzo agreed on only one day’s notice to fly to Portugal and rescue the Rock In Rio Festival where HAIL! was scheduled to perform on May 30, 2010.

It was announced on March 17, 2011 that Kisser will be replacing Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian for some of Anthrax's European tour dates (July 2–16), including the Big 4 Sonisphere Festival shows in Gothenburg, Sweden as well as Knebworth, UK and Amneville, France, as Ian and his wife Pearl Aday were expecting the birth of their first child.

Personal life

He is currently married to Patricia Perissinotto Kisser, and has three children: Giulia, Yohan, and Enzo. A soccer fan, he is a supporter of São Paulo Futebol Clube, and a fan of young Brazilian soccer jewel Mata.

Equipment

  • 2 Custom Seizi Stratocasters, one equipped with an EMG humbucker in the bridge and Fernandes Sustainer in the neck, and one equipped with 2 humbuckers for lower tunings
  • 3 Fender Stratocaster guitars each with one dual coil humbucking Fender pick-up (in bridge position) and two Fender single coil pickups (HSS) and Floyd Rose Double Locking Tremolo System (guitars made in Fender's Ensenada, Mexico factory).
  • Jackson Randy Rhoads
  • Charvel Model 2, modified with stickers, EMG pickup and an Original Floyd Rose
  • Mesa Boogie Strategy 500 Power Amp.
  • Mesa Boogie Triaxis Pre Amp.
  • 4 Mesa angled front 4x12 cabinets loaded with 75 watt celestion speakers
  • Ampeg cabinets
  • Dunlop Picks 0.88mm
  • In studio he also uses Marshall JCM 900, Peavey 5150, Meteoro MAK 3000.

Discography

With Sepultura

With Quarteto da Pinga

  • 1995 - Demo

With Sexoturica

With Roadrunner United

With Asesino

Solo albums

References

  1. ^ Prato, Greg (2006-03-14). "Dante XXI - Sepultura". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
  2. ^ [1][dead link]
  3. ^ "Official Home of Hail!". Hailthemasses.com. 2009-04-27. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
  4. ^ "Official Home of Hail!". Hailthemasses.com. 2009-04-27. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
  5. ^ "Hail! to Continue Tour Despite Paul Gray's Passing; James Lomenzo to Step In". Metal Underground.

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