JEFF LOOMIS - The Ultimatum (Playthrough). New album "Plains of Oblivion" coming in April! Featuring a guest solo by Tony MacAlpine. Pre-Order Now: (US) bit.ly/xV8S1U
@@ermguitar2052 Eh, I MUCH prefer Nevermore, not only were their songs cohesive, but catchy on top of being intense. Who writes such a catchy vocal line for Born and then add THAT lead guitar riff underneath? Or Poison Godmachine, Termination Proclamation (intro) etc. Which epic solos have Jeff written for Arch Enemy? I only listened to the 1 album with Loomis on once, and I was disappointed in how little input he had (hence my major bias against the band - he's not just a shredder, but a phenomenal riff master and songwriter too).
Macalpine's solo sounds amazing, so much feeling in those notes crammed into that small space in the song. What a magnificent musician, both him and Loomis!
Proof that with a disciprine there are no limits in guitar. Most of us won't reach this high, but fuck it. Climb anyway! Find your limits the hard way, then bust 'em down my guitar pals!
Yeaaaah TMac solo for the win!!!! I love how his absolute melodic control, slower pace, fantastic clear tone and hauntingly beautiful melody complement the dark, aggressive main themes of the song. Kudos for Loomis for collaborating with (under-appreciated) legends and pioneers of the genre!
@@kevincortez2968 Actually, all jokes aside, Brendon Small uses layering like it’s nobody’s business. While he is a fantastic guitarist, there are several who are better. He just has 6-8 guitar parts playing at any given time.
One of the most amazing guitarists I've ever had the fortune of hearing, plus when I met him he was one of the greatest, most genuine guys. I own one of the 7 string Shecter models Jeff used to play before he got his customs. I hope to be lucky enough to own one of those beautiful Jeff Loomis signature Shecters
I think when you get to the "upper echelon" it's more about preference. There are many guitarists on Jeff's level. I have some personal friends who are on that level as well. It's more about the respect you deserve and just personal preference at this point.
I'm ready for this to happen! Grand suggestion mate, a really inspired pairing! If Loomis and Broderick sat down and really went at it It would be, "sky's the limit!". For real!
sean fay Broderick and Rusty are both amazing technically, but Rusty is plain boring compared to Becker and Friedman. Same goes for Broderick, except for him being a bit more interesting than Rusty. Cooley is pure technique, and as we can see in case of MAB, pure technique is boring after a while. All of them are jaw-dropping musicians, but almost everybody is out of Jason's and Marty's league. Their music is full of crystal clear emotions, and technique only helps them create certain sound, and is not a base for their music.
Jason Becker also destroys Marty Friedman. It's not because Marty is bad or something, it's because Jason Becker is a demigod. But yeah, Jeff Loomis is inspired both of those two amazing guitarists.
The whole album is pretty much a metal guitarist masterpiece. But holy shit that Tony McAlpine solo, almost steals the show, and considering how amazing Jeff is, that's saying something.
You can really hear the Jason Becker influence. Perpetual Burn is my favorite instrumental shred album, Introspection from Greg Howe is great too, but this stuff is ranking right up there.
@@jfo3000 This moves well beyond Cacophony territory... but def can see how Jeff's style is influenced by those guys. Jeff Loomis said Marty Friedman used to be/is one of his fav guitar players!
I've got to say that not only is the playing on this album is absolutely jaw-dropping, but the tracks with vocals break it up nicely so that it isn't just a blur of shredding and sweep arpeggios.
Wow, at 1:14, does he dive (and play) the B string by bending (and not playing) the E string? That's an awesome trick!!! It also looks like he's using Tortex sharp, one of the most unforgiving picks out there.
Yeup. Because it's a floating trem, when you bend the hell out of the other strings (increasing their tension) whatever strings are left will loosen - so in a way, he's pre-bending the note.
tony has been one of my favorites for mannnny years, and I agree and I wish he could have been in this video. But over all this is just an amazing song.
SpurnOfHumanity Not really, id like to be able to play it on guitar, but im not that good yet lol, but im not into guitar hero anymore, not since i started playing the real thing.
Thank you very much dear mr loomis for inviting mr macalpine on a track.Tony is forever one of the best players,but no other guitar-hero need to invite him.Mr Loomis your talent is enormous,you can play all alone,you don't need to invite any famous guitarist,so your talent still grow,'cause you know what respect it is! cheers bro'!(are your fingers can stop running????AMAZING!!!)
Whenever Jeff plays chords he looks pissed off like "WHY AM I NOT SHREDDING RIGHT NOW?!"
Lol
Imagine his life in Arch Enemy then LOL. Must be pure torment!
@@ermguitar2052 Eh, I MUCH prefer Nevermore, not only were their songs cohesive, but catchy on top of being intense. Who writes such a catchy vocal line for Born and then add THAT lead guitar riff underneath? Or Poison Godmachine, Termination Proclamation (intro) etc.
Which epic solos have Jeff written for Arch Enemy? I only listened to the 1 album with Loomis on once, and I was disappointed in how little input he had (hence my major bias against the band - he's not just a shredder, but a phenomenal riff master and songwriter too).
Legend says he was born with a guitar, but he didn't play it until he slayed his first minotaur.
but... born, we are the same :o
Gods are not born.
With his fingers. Yes.
I HAVE THE SAME DESK!!!! I'm basically Jeff Loomis.
Ryan Cole Can I have your autograph?
I have the same electron in hair that Jeff Loomis has, now i am also Jeff Loomis.
You are Desk Bloomis!
James Hetfield approves.
@Will Yum 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Macalpine's solo sounds amazing, so much feeling in those notes crammed into that small space in the song. What a magnificent musician, both him and Loomis!
Damnnn son!
I know right!
2000's Neo classical metal = Loomis
When I first heard this and Tony’s solo popped up I teared up. Incredible playing.
Proof that with a disciprine there are no limits in guitar. Most of us won't reach this high, but fuck it. Climb anyway! Find your limits the hard way, then bust 'em down my guitar pals!
That Tony MacAlpine solo was one of the best I've ever heard in my life. The segment from 3:29 to 3:49 is just amazing.
This is so.. Friedman! MacAlpine's solo is so omg.. Amazing work Jeff!
loomis = becker, alpine = friedman.. one shred faster andthe other one more melodic
I've only watched this, like 47 billion times. Amazing.
Yeaaaah TMac solo for the win!!!! I love how his absolute melodic control, slower pace, fantastic clear tone and hauntingly beautiful melody complement the dark, aggressive main themes of the song. Kudos for Loomis for collaborating with (under-appreciated) legends and pioneers of the genre!
Jeff is so underrated one of the best guitar players in the world
Brother, Hand's Down One Of The GREATEST EVER🎸🎸🎸
It absolutely floors me how many young metal guitarists I talk to on TikTok who have no idea who he is.
Seguramente vos debes tocar mejor no?. subí un vídeo tocando así nos sacamos la duda.
one of the most outrageous pieces in metal i have heard. the solo just make me chills well done jeff and tony! peace from israel
He's literally Skwissgar lol
No shit
He’s better!
@@9hk38f no one is better then skwissgar
@@kevincortez2968 Actually, all jokes aside, Brendon Small uses layering like it’s nobody’s business. While he is a fantastic guitarist, there are several who are better. He just has 6-8 guitar parts playing at any given time.
Virtuoso
The way you introduced Tony MacAlpine was absolutely phenomenal and his solo- the apotheosis of metal solos.
One of the most amazing guitarists I've ever had the fortune of hearing, plus when I met him he was one of the greatest, most genuine guys. I own one of the 7 string Shecter models Jeff used to play before he got his customs. I hope to be lucky enough to own one of those beautiful Jeff Loomis signature Shecters
IMO the best song Jeff has ever done.
*coughs* ashes of the lesser men - conquering dystopia
MacAlpine has been ripping since the 80’s.
Wicked player!
Great duo combo
Can't think of no one better than this guy at the moment. Except Jason Becker, if he could still be playing today.
J Mastodon Jason Richardson?
I think when you get to the "upper echelon" it's more about preference. There are many guitarists on Jeff's level. I have some personal friends who are on that level as well. It's more about the respect you deserve and just personal preference at this point.
Guthrie govan
Michael Romeo
Yeah if we're looking for consistantly loud and tasteful riffage this is the guy for sure
We need a band with Jeff Loomis and Chris Broderick just shredding like a new Cacophony
With riffs like nevermore
That would be awesome.
Feat. Roberto Barros 🙄😂😂😂
Interesting that you mentioned Cacophony, this song remembers me a lot
I'm ready for this to happen! Grand suggestion mate, a really inspired pairing! If Loomis and Broderick sat down and really went at it It would be, "sky's the limit!". For real!
Waaw...Jeff Loomis, definitly one of the greatest guitar player I´ve ever seen.
Great performance.
Jeff Loomis is such a guitar god xo
Those arpeggios sound like god and give me chills...
Tony McAlpine killed it!!!!
Great to hear music like this. Quality.
both of their tones are just so pure!!!!
Jeff Loomis & Tony MacAlpine.. Obviously a Masterpiece Song!!
Jeff is just like Jason and Marty
And Broderick, Cooley, .....
sean fay Broderick and Rusty are both amazing technically, but Rusty is plain boring compared to Becker and Friedman. Same goes for Broderick, except for him being a bit more interesting than Rusty. Cooley is pure technique, and as we can see in case of MAB, pure technique is boring after a while. All of them are jaw-dropping musicians, but almost everybody is out of Jason's and Marty's league. Their music is full of crystal clear emotions, and technique only helps them create certain sound, and is not a base for their music.
Jason Becker also destroys Marty Friedman. It's not because Marty is bad or something, it's because Jason Becker is a demigod. But yeah, Jeff Loomis is inspired both of those two amazing guitarists.
Mustainized Nah, he doesn't.
He does. ^^
This song and devil theory are my hands down favorite
The fact that he is very accomplished at alternate picking, sweeping, arpeggios, and vibrato makes this video worthwhile.
Mega impressive playing by Mr. Loomis and the Tony MacAlpine solo is one of the of the bests guitar solos i've ever heard.
Awesome sound!
Loomis is terrifying. I'd hate to have to play after him at a gig. :)
Yo!
eduardje3 LOL! LOL!! That's the funniest thing I've read in awhile. Go ahead and post some vids of your playing and show us how it's done. LOL!!
eduardje3
SAD FOR YOUUUUUUU.
meu q cara foda ! ate agr foi oq melhor vez cover do Becker, Jeff é sensacional !!!
Amazing & even having Tony Mcalpine guesting too that is just awesome!
Definitely one of my favorite guitar players. Plays with passion and precision.
The whole album is pretty much a metal guitarist masterpiece. But holy shit that Tony McAlpine solo, almost steals the show, and considering how amazing Jeff is, that's saying something.
If you look closely you can see the awesomeness being produced around his hands
That tone... it's.. BEAUTIFUL
Jeff Loomis your amazing!!!!!! cant wait for the new Album!!!!
ahh shit it sounds even better with a good set of studio headphones. cant believe it took me this long to order some.
WOW. Would you look at that. My IQ increased.
This has to be one of the most beautiful things i have ever seen or heard. Truly EPIC!!!
I can't stop listening to this.
You can really hear the Jason Becker influence. Perpetual Burn is my favorite instrumental shred album, Introspection from Greg Howe is great too, but this stuff is ranking right up there.
It sounds little like Cacophony... Awesome!
Such amazing control and composition.
gotta love the composition, background guitars and drumms are awesome
he's not just soloing
how does this man even come up with this
he's a fan of Cacophony, but how did Marty and Jason create the original ideas?
@@jfo3000 This moves well beyond Cacophony territory... but def can see how Jeff's style is influenced by those guys. Jeff Loomis said Marty Friedman used to be/is one of his fav guitar players!
Lol was thinking the same...how?
just like listening to the evolution of jason becker and marty friedman joined together :')
good lord this is incredible! Both guitar players are amazing and at the top of my favorites hats off to you! Thanks for sharing this video!
Love this dudes guitar playing!
This 100% FUCKIN AWESOME!!!!!!! never stop the shred!!!
1:37 That moemnt when you use tapping to play slower xD
MacAlpine's solo is so sick as well, that artificial harmonic at 3:37 just hits the spot, so much emotion and yearning in that one note.
Cant get enough of this song! and watched this video over 100 times and I still keep on coming back for more :-D
Needs more solos
"Why should I recruit a singer when I can shred for a WHOLE SONG!?"
Love you Jeff
Jeff thanks for you vibration!!!
Jason loomis :)
i see what you did there
Lots of Jason Becker sounds :)
I've got to say that not only is the playing on this album is absolutely jaw-dropping, but the tracks with vocals break it up nicely so that it isn't just a blur of shredding and sweep arpeggios.
Inspires me to just keep playing, Thank you Jeff for this amazing music and technicality mixed with beautiful phrasing!
Wow, at 1:14, does he dive (and play) the B string by bending (and not playing) the E string? That's an awesome trick!!!
It also looks like he's using Tortex sharp, one of the most unforgiving picks out there.
trick? he just skip the first cord, awesom song by the way
Ravish Ogre
What are you talking about?
***** Steve who?
Yeup. Because it's a floating trem, when you bend the hell out of the other strings (increasing their tension) whatever strings are left will loosen - so in a way, he's pre-bending the note.
*****
Which song?
Thats just wrong. I can't even begin to fathom words to describe the Genius Penatonic slippery gyspy spider fingers of Mr Loomis!
very true, the sweep/finger tapping piece is just absolutely insane. Quality song right there.
theres no limits for this guy. amazing
I like Tony's feeling a lot more.
tony has been one of my favorites for mannnny years, and I agree and I wish he could have been in this video. But over all this is just an amazing song.
When you get to the point where you can literally play anything on your interment of choice.
Jeff loomis finger work is just amazing to watch dunno how the guy keeps going for so long and executes every note perfectly
He was born with such ability, talent.
My favorite guitarist. And definitely going towards in my opinion being a G.O.A.T.
Eargasm at 1:15!
+asianslayer555 because it sound like J.S.Bach :)
I want to play this on Guitar Hero SO BAD!!!
SpurnOfHumanity What?
I like Guitar Hero. Why WOULDN'T I want to play this on there?
SpurnOfHumanity Just seemed to me like an odd thing to say lol, good day sir.
Wouldn't YOU love to play this on Guitar Hero?
SpurnOfHumanity Not really, id like to be able to play it on guitar, but im not that good yet lol, but im not into guitar hero anymore, not since i started playing the real thing.
wow i really enjoy this... pure guitar magic
omggg This is soo GOD mode...Jeff Looms and Tony Macalpine!! just an amazing get together just to much skill i cant believe this!!
1:15 - Marty Friedman?
Bertalan Oláh Inferno XD
While he’s sleeping...
I come to this song when I need to throw up: It's absolutely disgusting!
***** ummm no that's not how he means it it means its sick as in badass
***** you gotta get out more man
***** metal up your ass \m/
es que no es apto para homosexuales
lol
This is fantastically beautiful!
wow nice! the drum is awesome tooo!, good work to jeff loomis and his team!
This song is amazing!
Definitely one of the Best Guitar performers out there...also very, very creative
I just love his style so much O.O!!
Definitely one of the best out there
All hail the king.Jeff you are the master No one is even close. I am chomping at the bit for this release. Please come to Knoxville TN or Ashville NC.
Perfect playing.
tony maclalpine and jeff loomis would make an awesome combo.... oldskool vs newstyle.... and both really dark, strange and nice sounds!!!!!!
MASTERclass playing !!!
jeff is an insane player
he defenetly has some of the sickes rythem senctions ever!!
and dont get me started on his solos
AMAZING WORK !!! Blast Beat ! Wow ! JEFF - GOD !
Amazing, fast and with great melodies.This is performance at high level🤘🏼🔥😎
Thank you very much dear mr loomis for inviting mr macalpine on a track.Tony is forever one of the best players,but no other guitar-hero need to invite him.Mr Loomis your talent is enormous,you can play all alone,you don't need to invite any famous guitarist,so your talent still grow,'cause you know what respect it is! cheers bro'!(are your fingers can stop running????AMAZING!!!)
im in awe
i could listen to this shit a million time and it would never get old!
Incredible!!
Incredible.
Unreal man. Best use of gopros I've seen yet haha
That tapping run at the very end = mind blown
Yeah Can't wait!
One of the greatest Metal guitarist ever.
Killer Sound!! it's amazing