“To join a band like that would be so cool”: Mateus Asato reveals the nu metal band he’d love to join
Social media sensation. Six-string sidekick to the stars. Mateus Asato has worn many hats over the course of his musical career. His latest, of course, is that of fully fledged solo artist, as he gears up to release his landmark debut album, ASATO on 27 February.
He’s crafted a serious name for himself since his early days growing up in the Brazilian countryside, and so it’s only natural he’s always pondering where the future might take him next. For now, Asato seems all-in on his solo career, but might he consider playing alongside other acts in the future?
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“Right now, I’m in this phase of sharing my message with my own guitar,” Asato tells Guitar World in its new print issue.
“I’ve done tours by myself in 2019, and that was really amazing. I have so many expectations to continue that chapter. I don’t close the door, but I feel like right is a big standby moment. The main focus for me is to share my instrumental work. But I might get tired of playing my own music and be like, ‘Why not?’ You learn a lot from playing [other] people’s music.”
It’s not the first genre you’d associate with Mateus Asato, but he explains that he’d be open to the idea of playing with a heavier band, should the opportunity ever present itself.
“I think it’s definitely more doable for me to join a band, so yes, I would consider,” he continues. “For example, in 2023 I did a project with Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park, and afterward I went to his studio to write songs for the band.
“I remember that kind of put that sort of flame in my heart, like, “Wow, what if they invite me to play?’ I would love to join a band like that. I know it’s not my cup of tea – like, nu metal – but it’s cool. I’ve played so many styles, so yeah, to join a band like that would be so cool.”
Mateus Asato recently announced he was ending his longtime partnership with Suhr Guitars. In the aftermath, fans speculated as to which brand he might partner with next, but he quickly dispelled any speculation by saying he was “‘single’ and happy where I am”.
Mateus Asato’s debut album, ASATO, lands on 27 February.
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