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Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
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Stef Lach

"Good luck with your music, I will continue to not listen to it." Gloves are off in Arch Enemy v Kiko Loureiro copyright beef as former Megadeth man and Michael Amott trade barbs

Arch Enemy 2026, with Kiko Loureiro (inset).

Former Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro has accused Arch Enemy of copyright infringement over similarities between his 2024 track Talking Dreams and the Swedish melodic death metal outfit's new single To The Last Breath.

According to comments made by Arch Enemy, Loureiro and his lawyer have been in touch over the matter. And Loureiro took to Instagram to post a salty comment alongside a video that highlights the supposed similarities. It can be viewed below.

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