Jeff Loomis

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Jeff Loomis (born September 14, 1971) is the lead guitarist for the Seattle progressive metal band, Nevermore. Loomis start practicing guitar seriously around the age of 15. At the age of 16, Loomis won Wisconsin's Guitar Wars contest.

Apart of Nevermore experiences some other of his other accomplishments include the release of one solo album, two instructional DVD’s and numerous guest appearances.
Jeff mentions Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen, Jason Becker and Mary Friedman as his primary influences.

Loomis mainly uses Schecter 7 string guitars including his own signature model with EMG 707 pickups and a Floyd Rose tremolo.

Official site: www.jeffloomis.com

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