Jeff Loomis | |
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Background information | |
Born | Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S. | September 14, 1971
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 |
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.