Jeff Loomis 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. 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. As a solo artist he has released two albums and one EP.
Loomis performing with Arch Enemy, 2018
Loomis with Nevermore in 2007
Loomis performing with Arch Enemy at Rock am Ring in 2019
Nevermore was an American heavy metal band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1991. The band has been inactive since 2011, due to personal issues between the band members. Vocalist Warrel Dane died in December 2017, ending hopes of a reunion.
Nevermore in 2007. L-R: Jeff Loomis, Warrel Dane, Tim Johnston, and Chris Broderick.
Image: Nevermore Summerbreeze 2007 06
Image: Nevermore Summerbreeze 2007 05