Andreas Rudolf Kisser

Andreas Rudolf Kisser (born August 24, 1968 in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil) is the lead guitarist for the metal band Sepultura.
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* 1 Life and work
* 2 Personal life
* 3 Equipment
* 4 Discography
* 5 See also
* 6 References

[edit] Life and work

Originally the guitar roadie for lead singer/rhythm guitarist Max Cavalera, Kisser was asked to join the band in 1987 when Jairo Guedz departed. 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 remains one of metal's most overlooked guitarists. [1]

During his early days, he frequently used Charvel/Jackson guitars (especially the one with Red Hot Chili Peppers' stickers and the white Randy Rhoads model for the Arise album). 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.

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 and drummer Igor Cavalera became the major creative forces in Sepultura after Max Cavalera's 1996 departure.

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]

His solo album entitled "Hubris I & II", has been released in Europe.

[edit] Personal life

He is currently married to Patricia Perissinotto Kisser, and has three children: Giulia, Yohan, and Enzo.

A football fan, he is a known supporter of São Paulo FC.

[edit] Equipment

* 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)
* 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 Pics 0,88mm
* In studio he also uses Marshall JCM 900, Peavey 5150, Meteoro Mak 3000 (a Brazilian amplifier brand)

[edit] Discography

With Sepultura

* 1987 - Schizophrenia
* 1989 - Beneath the Remains
* 1991 - Arise
* 1993 - Chaos A.D.
* 1996 - Roots
* 1998 - Against
* 2001 - Nation
* 2002 - Revolusongs
* 2003 - Roorback
* 2006 - Dante XXI
* 2009 - A-Lex

With Quarteto da Pinga

* 1995 - Demo

With Roadrunner United

* 2005 - The All-Star Sessions

With Asesino

* 2006 - Cristo Satánico

Solo Albums

* 2009 - Hubris I & II