Jeff Loomis is an American musician, best known for his role as lead guitarist in the progressive metal band Nevermore. In November 2014, it was announced he was to be the new guitarist for Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy.
| Born: | September 14, 1971 |
| Origin: | Menasha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Genres: | Progressive metal, melodic death metal, thrash metal, groove metal, neoclassical metal, death metal, instrumental rock, black metal |
| Occupation(s): | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments: | Guitar, bass, keyboard, programming, drums, vocals |
| Years active: | 1987–present |
| Associated acts: | Arch Enemy, Nevermore, Sanctuary, Conquering Dystopia, Fear-Tech, Experiment Fear, System, 7 Horns 7 Eyes, Alissa White-Gluz, Jason Richardson |
| Website: | Jeff Loomis's Official site |
| IMDb: | Jeff Loomis's IMDb |
About Jeff Loomis
Lead guitarist for the progressive metal act Nevermore who went on to pursue a solo career.
Before Fame
He received his first guitar when he was nine years old. His first bands were local black metal bands.
Achievement
He auditioned to be a part of Megadeth at the age of sixteen.
Family Life
He became engaged in 2008, the couple later married.
Associations
He was asked to join Megadeth by Dave Mustaine years after his failed audition, but Loomis declined to join.
Information related to Jeff Loomis
- Arch Enemy members
- Progressive metal guitarists
- Seven-string guitarists
- Century Media Records artists
- American heavy metal guitarists
- American multi-instrumentalists
Latest information about Jeff Loomis updated on February 28, 2021.
