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Alissa White-Gluz
As Arch Enemy announce their new singer, Alissa White-Gluz has revealed her new guitarists – and the lineup has already impressed some heavy-hitters

By Phil Weller Published

Nita Strauss and Kiko Loureiro are among the players showing their support for the potentially fiery new guitar partnership

Guitarists
Alissa White-Gluz
Alissa White-Gluz leaves Arch Enemy – and launches her solo career with the help of Michael Amott’s signature guitar

By Phil Weller Published

The singer-guitarist will release a solo album in 2026, but there's no news on her Arch Enemy replacement yet

Bands
Jeff Loomis holding up his Jackson guitar with Seymour Duncan pickups on the left, with a detail of the guitar on the right
How a technical mishap led Jeff Loomis back to passive pickups – and an all-new Seymour Duncan signature set

By Janelle Borg Published

Jeff Loomis’ Noumenon signature humbuckers promise tight low-end and smooth treble for both six- and seven-string guitars

Guitarists
Jeff Loomis
“Things had to change for everyone involved”: Arch Enemy part ways with Jeff Loomis and announce his replacement

By Phil Weller Published

The Nevermore guitarist has stepped down after nine years

Guitarists
Jackson Jeff Loomis Pro Series Signature Kelly HT6
“It’s a seriously metal-looking guitar”: Jackson has updated Jeff Loomis’ iconic signature Kelly guitar “for today’s player” – and introduced one key new component

By Matt Owen Published

The HT6 version follows in the footsteps of Loomis' tried-and-trusted Kelly axe – but a new spec has been thrown into the mix

Electric Guitars
Jeff Loomis
Jeff Loomis is one of metal’s most technically audacious players – and learning his techniques can really up your shred game

By Charlie Griffiths Published

Improve your alternate picking, arpeggios and tapping skills with these 5 lessons in the style of the Arch Enemy virtuoso

Musical Tips & Advice
Michael Amott
Michael Amott: “I like Depeche Mode, but I don’t want Arch Enemy to sound anything like them. I love Jimmy Page, but I don’t want to play like him. I’m happy being me”

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

“They said I ruined the band”: Michael Amott looks back on his days with Carcass and recounts the creation of Arch Enemy’s explosive new album, Deceivers

Artists
Michael Amott
Michael Amott: “I actually play quite soft – I’m not as aggressive as people might think. I prefer to explore the dynamic range”

By Amit Sharma Published

Arch Enemy’s riffer-in-chief discusses the dark art of metal riffing and explains how Megadeth and Metallica led the way, and Carcass’s Bill Steer helped hone his brutal chug

Guitarists
Jeff Loomis
How Jeff Loomis channeled charred earth to design his new Jackson signature 7-string – and why he's afraid of learning theory

By Amit Sharma Published

The Arch Enemy shredder on creating the “most metal” guitar possible, his creative relationship with co-guitarist Michael Amott and the trio of new records he's currently working on

Artists
Jackson Pro Series Jeff Loomis Soloist SL7
Jackson and Jeff Loomis team up once more for seven-string signature, the Pro Series Soloist SL7

By Matt Parker Published

The Nevermore and Arch Enemy veteran unveils a none-more-black road warrior

Electric Guitars
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