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Arch Enemy Welcomes New Guitarist Jeff Loomis

posted Nov 17, 2014 at 12:48 PM by CROMCarl.  (7 Comments)

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Sweden's Arch Enemy has announced that guitar legend Jeff Loomis (Nevermore) has joined the band, replacing outgoing guitarist Nick Cordle. Loomis will join the band on the upcoming European tour, which kicks off November 26, as well as all future tours in 2015. For the remaining dates of the North American tour, the band will reunify with ex-Arch Enemy guitarist Christopher Amott.

Jeff Loomis states:

”I'm very excited to be playing with Arch Enemy. Michael Amott and I have stayed in contact over the years since we toured together when I was playing in Nevermore. Not only do I admire his guitar playing and songwriting, but I also consider him a close friend. To be able to share the stage with Michael, Sharlee, Daniel and Alissa is something I'm really looking forward to. 2015 is going to be a great year... See you all on tour!”

After a great year of intensive touring in support of their critically acclaimed album, War Eternal, Arch Enemy are parting ways with guitarist Nick Cordle who states: "With 'War Eternal' I believe we wrote an album together which will stand the test of time, and I wish them well for the future."

Michael Amott (guitars) comments: ”We all wish Nick the very best in his new endeavors and we are sure that you will hear much more from him. We're also super grateful to my brother Christopher for stepping in to finish the current American tour!”

”The prospect of working with Jeff Loomis moving forward is truly awesome! Jeff Loomis is one of the best guitar players in the metal world in my opinion, as well as being a long time friend. I look forward to tearing it up on stages around the world together as we continue on the War Eternal' touring cycle throughout all next year and beyond!"

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7 Comments on "Jeff Loomis Joins Arch Enemy"

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1. DreamHeater writes:

Holy sh**, yes.

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2. uvi writes:

oh f***, thats epic, \m/ jeff in arch enemy ,

# Nov 18, 2014 @ 1:52 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Drum_Junkie writes:

Loomis? Wow. Next thing you'll know, they'll recruit Tomas Haake and Steve DeGiorgio. (No offense against Sharlee and Daniel - they are pretty salty also.)

I've never followed AE really close, but I'm interested to hear how Amott and Loomis gel together.

# Nov 19, 2014 @ 2:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. coldiem writes:

Personally, I feel pretty lukewarm about this. I'm a fan of both but it'll likely be two years before we hear another album from the band and actually hear the musical forces at work.

Right now he's just Mike's "Chris Broderick".

# Nov 19, 2014 @ 4:19 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. OverkillExposure writes:

^Which is interesting, being that Broderick himself was Loomis' "Chris Broderick" for a stint in Nevermore.

# Nov 19, 2014 @ 4:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
coldiem's avatar

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6. coldiem writes:

LOL, good call. I totally forgot about that.

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7. Blindgreed1 writes:

Should prove epic.

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