Matteo Mancuso, the astonishing talent poised to redefine the modern guitar scene, is making his first-ever concert appearance in Japan. A guitarist/composer from Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Matteo began playing guitar at age 10 and established his own approach that embraces fingerstyle on the electric guitar. He has earned worldwide recognition as one of the most innovative and technically advanced players of his generation. After graduating top of his class from the Palermo Conservatory, the performance video of "The Chicken" he performed as "SNIPS" spread worldwide, instantly drawing attention. In 2023, he released his debut album "The Journey." That work, in which overwhelming technique merges with beautiful compositional sense, was praised by top guitarists including Tosin Abasi, Al Di Meola, Dweezil Zappa, and Steve Vai, earning him the reputation as the world's hottest virtuoso. He also enjoyed success on international tours, solidifying his status as a key artist of a new generation in the contemporary music scene. And in 2026, with the long-awaited second solo album "Route 96" in hand, he enters a new phase of creation. The world tour accompanying this album, featuring illustrious guests such as Steve Vai, Antoine Boyer, and Valeriy Stepanov, vividly captures his current position as a composer and performer, having evolved further.

Based on a foundation in classical and flamenco, he continues to craft a unique sound that freely traverses jazz, fusion, and rock. Experience the forefront of the next generation of guitar, where the prodigy’s innovation and lyricism intersect.