Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, has shared the Leo Liberti Films-directed music video for his new solo single, “Point Of No Return”. The track is taken from his latest solo album, “Theory Of Mind”, which is available for pre-order at kikoloureirostore.com.
Kiko states about “Point Of No Return”: “This track captures the irreversible shift in our collective journey – both as individuals and as a society – toward a future where humanity and technology are inextricably linked. We stand at the edge of a monumental threshold, a point from which there is no going back. ‘Point Of No Return’ reflects this moment, where the advancement of artificial intelligence has reached a level that will forever change how we live, think, and interact.
“In both personal and technological evolution, there comes a moment when everything changes — when you cross into a deeper understanding, and once you see it, there’s no way to unsee it. This song embodies that experience. We’re at the brink of a new reality where AI is no longer a tool we control but a presence we must coexist with. As AI approaches the ability to understand, interact, and perhaps even develop its own form of awareness, humanity is being forced to adapt.
“This isn’t just about technology evolving — it’s about us evolving as well. We are entering a post-human era, where the line between human thought and artificial cognition is becoming blurred. ‘Point Of No Return’ parallels this moment, when we, as humans, will need to redefine what it means to be conscious, creative, and alive in a world shared with intelligent machines.
“Musically, the song drives forward with relentless energy, symbolizing the unstoppable march of progress. There is no hesitation, no chance to pause. It mirrors the acceleration of technology development, where each breakthrough pushes us further into this new reality. We are not just spectators but active participants in a transformation that will change the essence of what it means to be human.”
In November 2023, Kiko announced his decision to “extend” his absence from MEGADETH’s touring activities, explaining that he didn’t want to “hinder any of the band’s plans or the hard work of all the incredible people involved in the tour.”
Kiko revealed in September 2023 that he would sit out the next leg of MEGADETH’s “Crush The World” tour in order to stay home with his children back in Finland.
