Jeff loomis biography
Jeff loomis biography
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Jeff Loomis
American guitarist (born 1971)
Jeff Loomis | |
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Loomis performing with Arch Enemy, 2018 | |
Born | (1971-09-14) September 14, 1971 (age 53) Appleton, 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 |
Instrument | Guitar |
Years active | 1987–present |
Website | jeffloomis.com |
Musical artist
Jeff Loomis (born September 14, 1971) is an American musician, best known for his role as lead guitarist in the progressive metal band Nevermore during its existence from 1991 to 2011, as well as brief tenures in its precursor, Sanctuary.[1] In 2014, he joined Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy, and in 2021 he joined Graham Bonnet's Alcatrazz as well.
He left Arch Enemy in 2023.[2] As a solo artist he has released two albums and one EP.
Biography
Early days
Loomis got his first ins