JohnnyGtar
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I've seen him in Jackson and Duncan ads, but haven't heard his music. I'd appreciate your advice on what stuff to check out. Thanks!
Jeff Loomis
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Techdeth
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This and dead world are peak stuff . Steve smith the other guitarist shredded as good as Jeff
thegame
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I have Steve's solo CD, the EssenEss project which I really like. It's a bit more on the fusion side while still somewhat heavy. I like it more than Loomis's solo stuff as it's more interesting.
Techdeth
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I’ll have to check that out . Is he still alive. 8 heard he died
cobrahead1030
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That was my first time really listening to his playing, been a fan ever since.
thegame
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No, SS is alive and well, currently playing in Forbidden. You're thinking of Tim Calvert that passed, who was in both Nevermore and Forbidden. Both guys were in both bands.
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Techdeth
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I’ve taught some solos off these and there’s a huge Jasok Becker influence
Techdeth
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Ok . Thanks
Sneerim
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Same here. I saw them at Gigantour 2005 right after that album came out, had never heard them before. They impressed me so much that the next day I went over to Media Play, bought that CD, and I've been a huge fan ever since. I've been fortunate to hang with Jeff a couple times as we have a couple mutual friends, and he's as good a person as he is a player.
The whole Nevermore catalogue in chronological order showcases Jeff's progress well. Fantastic player and really nice dude. Good tone, too.
When a friend handed me Dead Heart in a Dead World I didn't get into it for a couple of months but one day it clicked and I listened to that album front to back every day for at least eight months, always focusing my ears on a different instrument and discovering new details. The musicianship of all the members was fantastic and Warrel Dane's lyrics for the most part are intelligent and interesting. RIP Warrel Dane.
When a friend handed me Dead Heart in a Dead World I didn't get into it for a couple of months but one day it clicked and I listened to that album front to back every day for at least eight months, always focusing my ears on a different instrument and discovering new details. The musicianship of all the members was fantastic and Warrel Dane's lyrics for the most part are intelligent and interesting. RIP Warrel Dane.
nightlight
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The album that introduced me to Loomis was Nevermore's Dreaming Neon Black. It's a classic, I'd highly recommend listening to it.