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(from left) John Petrucci, Tosin Abasi, Lari Basilio and Tim Henson

John Petrucci’s 2023 Guitar Universe camp will feature Tosin Abasi, Lari Basilio, Tim Henson, Scott LePage, Jeff Loomis and more

By Jackson Maxwell published 16 December 22

Zakk Wylde, Fredrik Åkesson, Plini, Jason Richardson, Rena Petrucci and more will also serve as guest instructors at the camp, which is set to take place next summer in Florida

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 15 March 22

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

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 9 March 22

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

Arch Enemy take death metal back to the '80s with galloping, lead-heavy new track, House of Mirrors

By Sam Roche published 10 December 21

The song follows October's Deceiver, Deceiver, and once again sees guitar duo Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis trade their most head-spinning leads

Arch Enemy debut Deceiver, Deceiver, their first original music in four years

By Sam Roche published 22 October 21

The Swedish death-metallers' new standalone single sees Jeff Loomis and Michael Amott trade soaring electric guitar leads, with two-handed tapping and whammy bar dives aplenty

Jeff Loomis partners with Joey Sturgis Tones and producer Jens Bogren for signature Toneforge plugin

By Sam Roche last updated 18 January 21

New offering boasts three amps, a range of virtual cabs and effects, and the ability to upload your own IRs

7 of the greatest 7-string guitar songs

By Peter Hodgson last updated 30 July 20

Believe it or not, the 7-string has been around since long before djent rose to popularity... Here are some of the best songs that utilize this genre-pushing instrument

Jackson Welcomes Jeff Loomis to Its Artist Roster

By Richard Bienstock published 10 December 18

Arch Enemy guitarist is collaborating with the company on a signature model.

Listen to a New Jason Becker Song, "Valley of Fire," Featuring Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert and More

By Richard Bienstock published 10 October 18

Becker's new album, 'Triumphant Hearts,' is out December 7.

15 of the World's Greatest Seven- and Eight-String Guitarists

By Damian Fanelli, Alan Di Perna and Peter Hodgson last updated 30 July 20

15 names that are a testament to the myriad ways in which the seven- and eight-string guitar has evolved over the years.`

Watch Jeff Loomis Discuss Ernie Ball Paradigm Strings

By Guitar World Staff published 13 December 17

Arch Enemy Premiere "The Race" Music Video

By Guitar World Staff published 17 October 17

Arch Enemy—featuring guitarists Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis—have premiered a new music video for their song, "The Race."

Arch Enemy's Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis Talk New Album, 'Will to Power'

By Jon Wiederhorn published 4 October 17

Well, there’s a first time for everything, right?

Jeff Loomis Plays Jason Becker's "Perpetual Burn" — Video

By Guitar World Staff published 16 April 15

Review: Schecter Guitars Jeff Loomis JL-7 — Video

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario published 2 March 15

Dear Guitar Hero: Submit Questions for Jeff Loomis!

By Guitar World Staff published 6 January 15

From his solo shredding skills to his time in Nevermore and his most recent joining of Arch Enemy...nothing's off limits!

Jeff Loomis Shows You How to Play "Ashes of Lesser Men" Intro — Video

By Guitar World Staff published 19 August 14

The gang at Schecter Guitars have shared the latest edition of "Conquering Rifftopia," a webisode series starring Jeff Loomis of Conquering Dystopia.

Conquering Dystopia — Jeff Loomis and Keith Merrow — Premiere "Autarch" Play-Through Video

By Guitar World Staff published 14 July 14

Merchant of Menace with Jeff Loomis: Godless Hammer-Ons —How to Play "The Obsidian Conspiracy," Part 2

By Jeff Loomis published 1 May 14

Merchant of Menace with Jeff Loomis: Incorporating Sweep Arpeggios with Fast-Moving Position Shifts

By Jeff Loomis published 14 April 14