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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
“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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
From Hendrixian comebacks to riff-fueled throwdowns: here are this week's essential guitar tracks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Start your weekend in style with killer new tracks from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Halestorm, Arch Enemy, Nova Twins, Lucy Dacus, Painted Shield and more
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