Andreas Rudolf Kisser is the lead guitarist for the
metalHeavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band
SepulturaSepultura is a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte, formed in 1984. The band was a major force in the death metal, thrash metal and ultimately groove metal realms during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their later experiments melding nu metal, hardcore punk and industrial.Sepultura...
as well as the rock
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HAIL!
Biography
Born to a
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n mother, from
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,
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, and a
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father, Kisser was originally a roadie for Sepultura vocalist/guitarist
Max Cavalera Massimiliano Antonio "Max" Cavalera is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the heavy metal band Sepultura, before forming Soulfly in the late 1990s...
. 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
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sound to the band starting with the Schizophrenia album (1987). He studied
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for several years before joining Sepultura. According to Allmusic, Kisser is one of metal's most overlooked guitarists.
During his early days, he frequently used
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and
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guitars (especially the one with the
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' stickers and the white
Randy RhoadsRandall William "Randy" Rhoads was an American heavy metal guitarist who played with Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot. A devoted student of classical guitar, Rhoads often combined his classical music influences with his own heavy metal style. While on tour with Ozzy Osbourne, he would seek out...
model for the Arise). Recently he is being endorsed by Fender and is using
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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
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, as a temporary replacement of
James HetfieldJames Alan Hetfield is the rhythm guitarist, co-founder, main songwriter, and lead vocalist for the American heavy metal band Metallica. Hetfield co-founded Metallica in October 1981 after answering a classified advertisement by drummer Lars Ulrich in the Los Angeles newspaper The Recycler,...
, who had suffered severe burns on his hand during a live show.
Kisser is involved in several Brazilian movie
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s projects, namely No Coração dos Deuses and Bellini e a Esfinge. Kisser provided his guitar playing to 3 tracks on the
Roadrunner UnitedRoadrunner United was a project organized by the heavy metal record label Roadrunner Records to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It culminated in an album released worldwide on October 11, 2005, entitled The All-Star Sessions...
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. Kisser and
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Igor CavaleraIgor Graziano Cavalera is a Brazilian musician. He is best known as the former drummer for Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura.-Biography:...
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
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entitled
Hubris I & IIHubris I & II is the debut solo studio album from Brazilian guitarist Andreas Kisser. It was released on August 25, 2009 through Mascot Records....
, 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 BostaphPaul Bostaph is a heavy metal drummer. His drumming career began in 1984, when he was 20 years old, and he had since worked with bands like Slayer, Forbidden, Exodus and Systematic. He is from Newark, California and currently drums for Testament...
,
David EllefsonDavid Warren "Dave" Ellefson is a bassist and founding member of the American thrash metal band Megadeth. He also goes by "Junior." He currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona...
,
Mike PortnoyMichael Stephen "Mike" Portnoy is an American drummer primarily known as the former drummer, backing vocalist, and a co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater, as well as the temporary drummer for the hard rock band Avenged Sevenfold. Known for his drumming prowess and technical...
,
Jimmy DeGrassoJimmy DeGrasso is an American heavy metal drummer. He is currently the drummer for F5.DeGrasso was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1981....
and
Roy MayorgaRoy Maurice Mayorga is the drummer for the hard rock band Stone Sour. He is of Ecuadorian and Cuban descent.-Musical history:...
. Ripper, DeGrasso, Ellefson and Kisser formed the band in late 2008. The band, toured
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in 2009 and in June 2010 HAIL! is on their second European tour with the following line-up: Andreas Kisser, Tim "Ripper" Owens,
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and
James LoMenzoJames "JLo" LoMenzo is a metal bassist known for his roles as a former member of White Lion and Megadeth. He is also known for his work in Black Label Society .-Past bands and other works :...
. Due to the tragic passing of previously announced bassist
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, LoMenzo agreed on only one day’s notice to fly to
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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
AnthraxAnthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981. Founded by guitarists Scott Ian and Danny Lilker, the band has since released ten studio albums and 20 singles, and an EP featuring Public Enemy. The band was one of the most popular of the 1980s thrash metal scene...
guitarist
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for some of Anthrax's European tour dates (July 2–16), including the Big 4
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shows in Knebworth, UK and Amneville, France due to Ian and his wife
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are expecting the birth of their first child. The expected due date is on July 9 (the same day as Sonisphere France).
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.
Equipment
- 2 Custom Seizi Stratocasters, one equipped with an EMG humbucker in the bridge and Fernandes
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Sustainer in the neck, and one equipped with 2 humbuckers for lower tunings
- 3 Fender Stratocaster
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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
The Jackson Randy Rhoads is an iconic model of electric guitar, originally commissioned by guitarist Randy Rhoads and produced by Jackson Guitars....
- Charvel
Charvel is a brand of guitar originally founded in the 1970s by Wayne Charvel in Azusa, California and then later, Glendora, California. Charvel guitars became popular in the 1980s due to their association with famous rock guitarists such as Edward Van Halen , Richie Sambora , Warren DeMartini ,...
Model 2, modified with stickers, EMGEMG, Inc. is the current legal name of a company based in Santa Rosa, California which manufactures guitar pickups and EQ accessories. Founded in 1976, the company was originally called Dirtywork Studios. The name was changed to "Overlend" in 1978 and then to the current name in 1983...
pickup and an Original Floyd RoseThe Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo, or simply Floyd Rose, is a type of locking vibrato arm for a guitar. The first of its kind, Floyd D. Rose invented the locking vibrato in 1977, and it is now manufactured by a company of the same name...
- Mesa Boogie
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Strategy 500 Power Amp.
- Mesa Boogie
Mesa/Boogie is a company in Petaluma, California that makes amplifiers for guitars and basses. It has been in operation since 1969....
Triaxis Pre Amp.
- 4 Mesa
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angled front 4x12 cabinets loaded with 75 watt celestion speakers
- Ampeg
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cabinets
- Dunlop
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Picks 0.88mm
- In studio he also uses Marshall
Marshall Amplification is a British company, founded by drummer Jim Marshall, that designs and manufactures music amplifiers, brands personal headphones/earphones , and, after acquiring Natal Drums, drums and bongos. Marshall amplifiers, and specifically their guitar amplifiers, are among the most...
JCM 900, PeaveyPeavey Electronics Corporation is one of the largest audio equipment manufacturers in the world, headquartered in Meridian, Mississippi in the United States.- History :...
5150, MeteoroMeteoro Amplifiers is a Brazilian amplifier brand, established 1985.Its products are famous among Brazilian bands like Sepultura, Titãs, Paralamas do Sucesso, Natiruts, O Rappa, RPM, Pitty, Bruno e Marrone, Capital Inicial, IRA and many others...
MAK 3000.
Discography
With
SepulturaSepultura is a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte, formed in 1984. The band was a major force in the death metal, thrash metal and ultimately groove metal realms during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their later experiments melding nu metal, hardcore punk and industrial.Sepultura...
- 1987 - Schizophrenia
- 1989 - Beneath the Remains
Beneath the Remains is the third studio album by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura, released in 1989. It was their first release through Roadrunner Records.-Overview:...
- 1991 - Arise
- 1993 - Chaos A.D.
- 1996 - Roots
- 1998 - Against
- 2001 - Nation
Nation is the eighth studio album by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura, released in 2001 through Roadrunner Records. Nation features guest appearances from artists such as Hatebreed singer Jamey Jasta, Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra, Ill Niño singer Cristian Machado, Bile frontman Krztoff and...
- 2002 - Revolusongs
Revolusongs is an EP of cover songs released by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura in 2003 through SPV Records. It was exclusively released in Brazil and Japan....
- 2003 - Roorback
Roorback is the ninth studio album by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura, released in 2003. It is their first release through SPV Records. The songs "Mindwar" and "Bullet the Blue Sky" were released as singles and music videos. The digipak version contains the Revolusongs EP and the video for...
- 2006 - Dante XXI
Dante XXI is the tenth studio album by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura, released in 2006 through SPV Records. It is a concept album based on the three sections of Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy; Inferno , Purgatorio and Paradiso .- Album information :Dante XXI was originally titled...
- 2009 - A-Lex
A-Lex is the eleventh studio album by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura. It was released on 23 January 2009 by independent German record label Steamhammer Records...
- 2011 - Kairos
Kairos is the 12th studio album by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura. It was released on June 24, 2011 by independent German record label Nuclear Blast Records...
With
Quarteto da Pinga
With
Sexoturica
- 1995 - IR8 / Sexoturica
IR8 / Sexoturica is the compilation album by IR8 and Sexoturica. This album, released in 2002, includes two demos which were recorded in 1994 and 1995.-Line up 1994:*Jason Newsted / Vocals, Bass*Devin Townsend / Guitar*Tom Hunting / Drums...
With
Roadrunner UnitedRoadrunner United was a project organized by the heavy metal record label Roadrunner Records to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It culminated in an album released worldwide on October 11, 2005, entitled The All-Star Sessions...
- 2005 - The All-Star Sessions
With
AsesinoAsesino is an American extreme metal band and the recurring project of ex-Brujeria guitarist Dino Cazares, which has featured members of Brujeria, Fear Factory, Sepultura, Sadistic Intent and Static-X....
- 2006 - Cristo Satánico
Cristo Satánico is the second album released by deathgrind band Asesino.-Track listing:-Song descriptions:* Adelitas is a famous bar/whore house in Tijuana, Mexico....
Solo albums
- 2009 - Hubris I & II
Hubris I & II is the debut solo studio album from Brazilian guitarist Andreas Kisser. It was released on August 25, 2009 through Mascot Records....
External links
- Myspace
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: http://www.myspace.com/andreaskisser