Jeff Loomis Joins Arch Enemy As Their New Guitarist

Some pretty awesome news in the world of metal to announce today as guitar virtuoso and former Nevermore axeman Jeff Loomis has joined Arch Enemy as their second guitarist! The announcement was made earlier today. The band just recently went through a lineup change as Alissa White-Gluz, former vocalist of The Agonist, replaced long time frontwoman Angela Gossow.

Loomis had this to say about joining Arch Enemy:

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!

Loomis joins fellow Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott which makes the band more powerful and one of the best guitar duos in metal today!

Arch Enemy just parted 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.

Founding member and guitarist Michael Amott had this to say about the lineup change:

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!