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Isa Nielsen was born in Herning, Denmark. She moved to São Paulo at the age of 2. She began studying guitar at 14 and soon formed her first band. Shortly thereafter, she chose music as her profession and studied under renowned teachers.
At 19, she played in the backing band for the TV show “Idols.” On MTV, she took part in the reality show “Rocka Rolla” and “World Rock Day.” She was a former guitarist for the band “Detonator e as Musas do Metal” and performed at the 2012 MTV VMB. In 2014, she recorded for the album “Detonator – Metal Folclore” and the double DVD “Live inSana,” released in 2015, both with the band Detonator. In the same year, Isa released her debut album, Break The Chains.
In 2016, she joined Robertinho de Recife’s band Metal Mania and performed various shows across Brazil.
In 2017, she joined the all-female Thrash Metal band Volkana, performing across Brazil, and also shared a remarkable moment: during the same year, Isa had the privilege of jamming with Steve Vai during his soundcheck in São Paulo for the Passion and Warfare 25 Years Anniversary Tour.
In 2018, she participated in the Samsung Best of Blues and Rock festival, opening for shows by Tom Morello and John 5 with her instrumental solo career. The performances took place in Porto Alegre at Praça Pôr do Sol and at Auditório Ibirapuera, with an audience of over 40,000 people. Isa also graced the stage at NAMM, showcasing her musical talents on an international platform, and performed with Derek Day during her time in the United States.
Another thrilling highlight marked Isa Nielsen’s journey. In 2019, Guns N’ Roses showcased a video on their social media platforms, spotlighting her rendition of “Sweet Child o’ Mine.” This performance captured substantial attention, accumulating over 3.6 million views on Facebook.
From there, Isa continued to release more original music and delivered a captivating performance at Rock In Rio in 2019. In that very year, she co-founded the band Distorted Duo. Even amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic, she received invitations to contribute to recording projects spanning the globe, including countries like the United States, Germany, India, Pakistan, Canada, the United Kingdom, Qatar, Hong Kong, and beyond.
In the same year, she featured in two music videos by Aria Noir: “Light of Night” and a version of “Sunglasses at Night” by Corey Hart, showcasing her versatile and captivating presence in the music industry.
In 2021, Isa hosted the Masterclass “Exploring the Significance of Art and Culture through Instrumental Music” during the virtual rendition of the Samsung Best of Blues and Rock festival.
Simultaneously, she played a pivotal role in producing a promotional video for actress Flávia Alessandra as a key component of a campaign for Hard Rock Hotels. This creative venture involved a fascinating deepfake concept, where Isa skillfully played the guitar while seamlessly embodying the appearance of Flávia Alessandra, resulting in a captivating visual fusion.
In 2022, Isa undertook a new venture by launching her inaugural online guitar course. Concurrently, she was deeply immersed in the creative process, crafting fresh compositions for her highly anticipated upcoming album.
Moving forward to 2023, Isa Nielsen unveiled her latest musical endeavor with the release of the singles and accompanying music videos titled “Leech” and “Rollercoaster.” She performed live with her band in Brazil and made a memorable appearance on the SBT channel’s The Noite with Danilo Gentili TV show.
In 2024, Isa Nielsen released her first album, “Break The Chains.”
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