I understand that Jeff enjoys playing in a successful band and having some kind of financial safety, but damn I wish he had more opportunities to show his chops. The riffs in this video alone have more intensity and creativity than the last two Arch Enemy albums together.
@@MaestroJericho yeah, I remember I was excited cuz I was never really into Arch enemy and Jeff being in the band I was thinking oh shit he’d write some dope riffs but no -__- Michael has an ego I guess. I saw in an interview where he was like “I’ve always written the songs”
@@Metalton95 Awesome! As I mentioned to double beats... I have lots of stories as I am the EMGtv studio designer and shot, edited and mixed every video for that 10 year period until that studio closed in 2017. Lots of unseen footage too! Thanks Man! Jeff Brockman
Why did they decided to closed down the studio? Most of views came from studio era, even i started to listen to JL after watched him shred in Jato Unit video back then
@@ciniclay Well, even if that is the case, there’s a thing called hype. Which is always easier under scarcity, hence, one at a time with a certain period in between would make much more sense.
I keep forgetting hes getting up there. The _only_ reason he looks older than he used to is because he decided to grow facial hair lol Its to mask his immorality!
@@erickmazur807 Nope Mustaine actually offered him a job shortly after Warrel Dane died but he was already working on his second solo album and accompanying tour, so JL turned him down.
Jeff deserves so much more than being an hired gun in Arch Enemy.... where he displays something like 0,000001 % (approximately) of his true potential. Plus, he's not allowed to write anything for them (so we've got the same old song again and again and again and again) and doesn't even play rhythm guitar on their last album. Anyway, gonna buy his killer plugin right away (started with the Disruptor from Dino Cazares a few days ago, and that's a killer too !).
They did some work together on the Lost Symphony album "Chapter II". Theres also a 40 minute interview with the two of them and Michael Amott from a few years back.
That looks suspiciously like a 7 string soloist version of the Loomis siggie. . . Also, this plugin is sick. I’m hoping to get a demo video up in the next day or two.
Jeff has it all. Some guitarists are amazing riff writers and players, some are born to solo, others need a band to compliment their talents or bounce off.....not this guy. Jeff writes insane riffs, be it tough, aggressive and brutal or mellow, then his solo's....total wizardry when needed, but also able to evoke beauty and harmony. The guys an incredibly talented person, I miss Nevermore, they were amazing. And sure, Arch Enemy are great, but its Michael Amotts baby, Jeff only uses half of his ability there. I know Warrel Dane can not be replaced nor replicated as he was unique and exceptional but I think if the right guy was found, Nevermore could conquer once again. Enough babbling from me, long story short, Jeff, Warrel, Nevermore rule R.i.p Warrel 🤘🤘
Jeff is the only prodigy that has only gotten better as time goes on playing and improvisation still amazing playing hasn’t fallen off like 99% of famous guitar players ( except Paul Gilbert ) Such an Inspiration Jeff thanks!!!!!
I hope we'll at least get a 3rd solo album, or a follow-up to Conquering Dystopia.. Arch Enemy is the only band I outright hate, for "keeping my favourite guitarist prisoner". At least he get his wages, but let the man write some riffs and songs, Amott!!!
Ok, kinda odd, but... will you be uploading this to Spotify? I've re-listened to it 30+ times, and I want it in my "Jeff Loomis is God" playlist, next to his solo project and Conquering Dystopia, haha 1:42 and 2:12 is absolutely majestic, and a wonderful contrast to the SUPER tight Loomis riffs before and after :)
I feel exactly as speechless as when I discovered Jeff as a young teenager, when I thought power chords in drop D were basically the pinnacle of guitar. Like 17 years on, with 17 years more experience he still is giving me that exact same slap in the face. What a god
This godless endeavour was an incredible step forward for Nevermore to me, like Painkiller was for Judas Priest. I love The Obsidian Conspiracy too, more to the point, more “pop”-like structures, catchy riffs.
Bros we just need the 7 string Kelly…shit will look brutal…maybe with the 3+3 headstock to solve the weight thing, just like grabbing the Juggernaut’s neck and sticking it into a Kelly’s body 🫡
This makes me asks questions like: "How" and "..... How"? I just got Toneforge and it's incredible right out of the box! Jeff makes it sound amazing, which is expected.
We need loomis back in the game of 7's. i like that he is in arch enemy happy but man we need more nevermore type of content these days like this video amazing btw
In addition to the plugin sounding amazing, Loomis yet again puts together just the tastiest jams with these seemingly timeless riffs. The composition alone is enough to get the blood flowing. At least for me. In the sea amongst the myriad of whomevers, Loomis continues to forge not only great sounds but excellent entertainment for the senses as well.. Bravo!
Back in the day when I played in a band called destitute from Minneapolis Minnesota we went down to Iowa to play a show with Nevermore. It was in a roller rink and it was super fun! Then several months later they came up here and played in Minneapolis at a club and I got Dane high before the show. Good times!
@@sennstrato7281 Thats amazing. They opened for In Flames in Houston in 2000 and blew head clean off. They broke up right before they came back to Houston in 2012. He sounded great when Sanctuary reunited. He will be missed.
@@ElijahMendiola I still want to weep at the thought of This Godless Endeavor being overshadowed by Lamb of God, Meshuggah, Killswitch, Bullet For My Valentine and whatever other band rose to fame around 2005. They deserved so much more. Seriously, they were at least as groovy and heavy as the others, while ALSO being more accessible (Dane's clean vocals), melodic, and those lead guitars... I never got to see them live (became a fan in 2009/10) :( Rest in peace, Warrell, Tim and Nevermore.
I love everything about this song! I've been listening to it ever since ya'll put it up on RU-vid. This video was the reason I finally bought a 7 string. I love this song so much that I started learning how to play it. I would love to see Jeff put out a break down video of this song. This song could easily be an hour or 2 instructional with all of the techniques he is throwing at us.
Killer job with the Toneforge Jeff Loomis. Sounds absolutely amazing. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a metal amp sim (that is extremely versatile) for a killer price with that intro deal! Love it JST, keep up the great work guys!✌✌
1:42 really love the switch into THAT awesome clean tone! I'll be looking more into the plugin, so grateful for this instrumental and the "mixing of" video, so far!!!
Many shredder play fast with gentle touch on the strings, Jeff is so unique that you can feel the finger tip punch the string while playing lighting fast, such a one of the kind.
I'm blown away! It's been a while since I heard you or nevermore, it's like reliving it all over. Awesome! Rock on! Around 0:37 is just eargasm already
I'm from a different rock era..this is unbelievable playing from Jeff..I would love to hear Jeff play a Gary Moore style solo just to hear his emotional side!
Look into some of the stuff he played during the later era of Nevermore, and his second solo album. The guy is no joke when it comes to phrasing and vibrato.
@@dannymcmince hey I got your back bro, Chosen Time and Continium Drift by Jeff Loomis himself and Lachrymose by Conquering Dystopia... You wont believe what you hear, I promise.
this song has a really awesome mix... a bit of 80 and 90 style, also a bit of piazzolla and of course the grate magnificent metal loomis power, thank you mate
One of the most amazing things about Jeff is his rhythm playing. Sure he shreds completely out of this world, but his rhythm playing is akin to what the Incredible Hulk would play...if his brain still functioned as Banner. There's rhythm playing...and then there's gamma radiated rhythm playing; the latter is pure Jeff Loomis.
I just bought this and I’m blown away! Thanks everyone who made this . I don’t think I’ll ever use my amp again . All the tones are badass and I can tweak them like real gear to make it my own sound
Watching Jeff playing the guitar reminds me of the way Eloy plays drums. He's such a savage! He's incredibly talented yes, but to me what stands out the most is how ferocious he sounds and looks while playing.
Was going to see nevermore at Firestone in Orlando FL with Symphony X (my other favorite band). Was setting up to be the best night ever. Nevermore broke up 1 week before that show and I was devastated. (The band that replaced Nevermore literally was getting booed off stage but atleast SX had extra time to perform The Odyssey which will go down as one of my favorite moments ever). Anyways, a few years ago, I had purchased tickets to see Sanctuary and Iced Earth (IE is one of my other favorite bands)...Warrel passed literally a few weeks before the show. Imagine my shock...
Saudades do Nevermore!!! Uma das minhas bandas favoritas de todos os tempos! Jeff Loomis é monstruoso, tanto nas bases quanto nos solos ele é destruidor!!!! Baita guitarrista!!!!!
