Conquering Dystopia- Destroyer of Dreams

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[@isthatjake]

Jeff's solo(s) in this song are just fucking ridiculous. Every time I hear them I just sit there like the fuck man, you're not allowed to be that good.

[@CMOOREtbay]

Im disturbed that Jeff is in Arch Enemy when he could be doing this this is sooo badass!!!

[@Mr_AlcoN]

Well at least he get to play sick solos in Arch Enemy. Whats even more disturbing is that Chris Broderick plays for In Flames and his not even lead guitarist in the band. Talk about over classified rythm guitarist.

[@hughwalters9609]

Only reason why Arch Enemy sounds so good. In my opinion.

[@SuperDeadRooster]

That's fucking wild!!! Pays the bills I guess... LOL ​@@Mr_AlcoN

[@therealalexmullins]

Those damn arpeggios! Jeff just keeps raising the bar.

[@buffup101]

3:01 Still the most incredible jaw dropping riff I've ever experienced in my life! Don't quit YT Keith please!

[@Erock503]

I had to come back to this video years later. That riff will make you question your faith, lol.

[@nicklouderbough4638]

@@Erock503 I've been playing guitar for almost 40 years, and that riff just made me question everything I've ever learned.

[@michaelgladkowski4202]

Late to the party, but as Erock stated, faith in question!

[@GordonHeaney]

My daughter is learning this on the recorder

[@Joe-tn2bi]

Father of the century!

[@sceprent]

My god Jeff is amazing. And Keith is such a riffmaster. This is really a great song.

[@mylesmackey2430]

The "Rhythm Guitar" is frickin virtuoso level god like insanity...

[@carbajal8283]

Keith Merrow is very underrated as a rhythm player. He's James Hetfield on roids. Insane player.

[@viktormedina4631]

Hetfield is a child learning to walk compared to this guy.

[@tromboneman4517]

Viktor Medina, Hetfield is nothing compared to Keith.

[@musicfan2403]

Keith, you elevated Jeff's playing to the next level. You guys work really well together.

[@dumbdickracing9976]

Opposite but thats okay. Jeff has been on this level since the 90’s.

[@johnredcorn1131]

Jeff us easily in the top 10 of best guitar players in the world right now. Dude is on a whole nother level. He needs more recognition

[@krzysiekgoralsky2207]

Here we are, 3 years later, with Loomis still being in that top 10, lol

[@isaiahgrandt5305]

@@krzysiekgoralsky2207 if only archenemy would let him write more stuff

[@rperry70]

He needs to be in a better band

[@anupanup6349]

Hahaha what crap. Jeff Loomis is the best metal guitarist ever. League above everyone else. Not including Toni Iommi in this even though Black Sabbath is the heaviest band that ever lived.

[@brainycabde]

He needs to leave Arch Enemy and go back to writing his own stuff. Loved him much more in Nevermore.

[@TheInfernalwing]

I wonder how much EXP are you going to gain if you slay these monsters..

[@jaypage4778]

Lmao =)~

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

***** yo, there's no longer a pick of destiny, now there's the horn of destiny... You wanna smoke it and be inspired by the devil or smth

[@tonykratos]

Nerdest comment ever! Lol!

[@kadinwisniewski6928]

legit one of the greatest metal songs ever written.

[@jackberserk777]

3:00 I could easily listen to this for the rest of my life but... these arpeggios have destroyed my guitarist's dream for sure.

[@xMarc22]

xDD

[@tomsxe]

+jackberserk777 ahahahahahaha yeah

[@Mythansar]

Lol ☺

[@Hearsmen666]

Fkn epic run

[@rezill2938]

i can play these arpeggios

[@metalhead1467]

Let's just get over the fact that Loomis is on another level and be inspired, inspired to play on a different level, to improve and move on. If you can say you are better than you were yesterday, then you can sweep you're way to tomorrow. And then tomorrow turns into yesterday.

[@BrianBower]

I still come back to listen to this fairly frequently. Such a cool song!

[@remnant24]

I think the title refers to Jeff, because this certainly destroyed a lot of dreams.

[@thegodfallproject]

+Novron xaxaxax thats right ..!!!!!!

[@rm25088]

haha I totally agree. Jeff is a beast. major props to Keith also. I always wondered if Keith got a lot better at guitar when he played with Jeff. I imaging he learned a thing or 2.

[@cjaxis]

stop dreaming and start practicing, ffs

[@francescodomenichetti3787]

We have an hero

[@TheAjhay1000]

Josh Amidon but merrow's riffs are as badass as loomis leads

[@Porterico57]

3:00 absolutely did it for me. The album is unreal.

[@tonykratos]

I listen to this every fuckin' day since a month ago. I'm going to buy the album maybe next week.Thanks for making this powerful and beautiful Death Metal from the heart,Keith and Jeff.

[@tromboneman4517]

The section starting at 1:57 is one of my favorite riffs in all of metal.

[@manny75586]

When the rhythm part is more technical than most bands leads, you're probably listening to Loomis/Merrow shredding faces

[@ardipithecus11]

destroying your dreams of becoming a guitar player

[@davidlamothe8586]

Or ever being famous haha

[@MrNeosantana]

ArdipithecusR. Dude got accepted into Megadeth when he was 16, and was only rejected after the fact when Mustaine was told how old he was. Loomis plays at an entirely different level.

[@IAmKingHomey]

+MrNeosantana the actual story is a little different. mustaine new about jeffs age from the beginning but let him audition anyway because he flew across the country just for the audition. he was told hed make it into the band afterwards if it wasnt for his age. jeff then told his guitar teacher about the audition who happened to be marty friedmann and marty deceided to give it a shot. the rest is history. also jeff was slightly younger, 14 i believe. years later jeff would form nevermore together with chris broderick, who after they were done with nevermore became megadeths new guitarist. so jeff introduced two guitarists to megadeth but never actually played for the band itself.

[@sep60128]

IAmKingHomey I agree with most of what you said, just loomis and broderick didn't form nevermore.

[@moimeme7839]

ArdipithecusR. In fact for most it’s only adding to the fact even these days music has no boundaries, people like them are still adding to the greatness.

[@KadintheGuitarDude]

This is the one, man. The whole album is perfect but this song is just overwhelming. Can't imagine how many times I've listened to this track and it never gets even a little bit less jaw-dropping. One of my favorite metal songs of all time from one of my favorite metal albums of all time.

[@ElephantWatchtower]

These are the best riffs I have ever heard. My gosh.

[@danbenkert]

These guys make me proud to be a shredder!!!! This is a devastating guitar Duo!!!!!

[@granto425]

My god this is incredible. The complexity is astounding but the song still retains a really profound sense of musicality.

[@Paradoxodon]

Don't get me wrong I love the guitars in this song but I really wish Alex Rudinger would do a drum play-through for this because the drums in this song are so great!

[@Paradoxodon]

Keith Merrow thanks so much!

[@HOLYW4RS]

I seriously love this band. You guys rule!

[@hokkabuzz]

cant stop listenning again and again

[@alexsharp3481]

surely i am not the only one who picked up their guitar immediately after watching this...

[@davidlamothe8586]

...and cried myself to sleep, knowing I'll never be as TALENTFUL they are XD

[@wyvernofhefei8712]

+Le Faucheur it's just matter of practice and time dude

[@koalamusic812]

nope your not

[@koalamusic812]

+Rahadyan Puspa Kumala I completely agree I'd you got a metronome and some time you can get good at your arpeggios

[@manny75586]

Totally. The video reminds me I need to practice more. ::busts out guitar::

[@AirGuitar]

This song is soooo cool. Love the technicality of it. All of they're songs are mind blowing!

[@asmrkitchenchris661]

Honestly the chemistry you guys have playing together blows my mind this is way better shit than some bands that have been together for 10 plus years

[@brianburke808]

God I want this band back together....

[@MattJFilms]

6 years later lmao hopefully one day!

[@quark7811]

You guys never stop to surprise me. Keep on working!

[@androjologua1581]

Good job Jeff , Keith, Alex, Alex!!!! i love this band! killer riffs!

[@ProgHead89]

Jesus those sweeps are insane. Loomis is the god of sweeping...

[@tomkaduk]

*cough* Josh Middleton *cough*

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

***** *cough* Rebecca Black *cough*

[@ProgHead89]

O.o

[@bou212]

cough *Jason Becker*

[@ProgHead89]

Of course Becker is up there too. So we'll say Becker is the king of the last generation. And Loomis has inherited the crown.

[@einherjarvalhol1584]

Love both of you, seeing and meeting you both at Nevada in Portsmouth U.K was the highlight of my year! Keep up the good work guys, and if you would, make up a touring band with Christine Rhoades singing again - whole album of it - epic!

[@roycarpenter244]

One of my favorite song from you guys!

[@xbunnythiefx]

Love the atmospheric sound you guys make. The melodic part with the octave harmonizing sounds like a more technical mastadon riff. Those guys could learn some things from you.

[@arsamkhalilian3706]

I can see Jeff's picking technique now, it all comes from his wrist angle, see at 2:31 he obviously plays the strings with a lot of power because of the bending of his wrist, damn and 3:03 is a Madness RIFFAGE, the effectivness of his arpeggio playing comes from the freedom he gives to his right hand instead of anchoring it, you can also notice that he is moving his arm while sweeping 4 or more strings

[@nkmhc]

My god. That is brilliant. You packed a lot of complex emotions and intensity in this. Lots of flavours, tones, contrasts, i almost can feel it physically. You, gentlemen, are Masters of your craft. Thanks for your hard work and dedication, we're looking up to you.

[@YaoEspirito]

I must be a real guitar geek, but when I see the close-up shot from the head-mounted go-pro camera on the six-string, I get excited. That binding just looks so tasty.

[@elevenAD]

Guitar Geek> Comic Book Geek.

[@andressanchezcastro4384]

The most brutal thing I've heard in a long time. Goosebumps

[@jaxon8686]

Unbelievably sick man.. just so good its ridiculous.

[@iii978]

Wow.. the guitar tone in the beginning after the intro is the most beautiful sounding guitar ive ever heard.

[@AllRockAndMetal]

I was waiting for your return

[@TheRumbles13]

5 years ago already??? Damn

[@derRaff]

It is simply awesome I love it much respect for composing such stuff . Great great great🙏

[@Preussenpenner]

Definitely my Favourite Conquering Dystopia Song ! Sounds Badass !

[@itcantrainallthetime9886]

Your studio and playing are quite amazing. Subscribed!

[@ghulcaster]

I always come back to this video for inspiration. Great job guys.

[@chrisgsauce]

3:01 !!!!!!!!!! HOLAY SHEEEEEEEEEEET

[@TrueRattlehead]

Everything after 1:25 is fraggin awesome. I hear classic nile, djent, and tech death elements in those riffs... all my favs

[@b_r_i_a_nm_u_s_i_c6931]

Keith Merrow's rhythm tone is absolutely crushing!.. so tightly played, perfect platform for Loomis' amazing shred \m/

[@NOSAtvs]

Man, that's awesome guys.

[@sronedgecustom9396]

WOW... love the album but to "see" it played adds a new dimension... impressed oh and the Bias tones work too!

[@davidspor3376]

this was one of the coolest bands to ever see live.

[@tomklarks7312]

Beautiful, Listen to this on a regular basis in the office at work.

[@DevonM88]

I could listen to that outro for all of eternity.

[@Bill628]

Very nice demo Keith and Jeff!

[@StricklandAssistantManager]

Cool to see and hear some 6 string. Good change now and then.

[@DAnderMcSullivan]

This is pure gold!

[@Vadataj]

Just mesmerized, so freakishly fast!! :)

[@mjonesy58]

The lead work at 3:01. Jaw dropping!

[@asigoba]

In the middle of the video I forgot I was watching a BIAS demo and started wondering if you were using the Kemper or the real thing, I swear. This is how GOOD and AWESOME that plugin sounds, holy shit.

[@nencodder]

i came to this band for alex webster but i love it ALL good job guys !!

[@SkYjAcKeR666]

Killer gentlemen. So glad to have met you guys :)

[@Alex-zh2wb]

Just insane... my fav song in the album

[@megaspider3]

Never gets old this album incredible...^^

[@curtislear4842]

Single most perfect metal song ever written in my eyes.

[@jonyocum5622]

i just realized ive been sitting here in awe for 5 minutes after the video ended... my god!!

[@cynaptyc]

Me toooooooo! LOL

[@eddiesalva890]

Jeff and Keith 🤘🎸🤘🎸 awesome players

[@brettabey9973]

Just found out about this band. subbed immediately

[@killahtomata]

Thats so brilliant!

[@portisheadpimp]

Seen this live in OKC, was totally a creator of dreams! lol, they were so badass

[@GuitarExpress]

I tried one of your Schecter KM-6 signature model guitars today. What a beast!

[@aleyxissgmailcom]

wow its the best song ever wow u guys are genius very good

[@chrisriegger]

great video and song!

[@Anmatuur]

Amazing guitar sound.

[@federfuchsCh]

Wow this is really cool. waiting so long for it. Thank you positive grid for making that possible :)

[@hotamohit]

this is my fav CD song ! :O and this video is awesome !

[@MikaTarkela]

Great video! I love BIAS and I love your playing.

[@sturm89]

03:00 wow.... jeff loomis is a beast

[@chadiusmaximus9350]

I had no clue this was a super band...no wonder they sound so good.

[@SirKiwi777]

Just unbelievable !!! Woao

[@mikegoebel9862]

Insane song. Makes me forget where I am. Takes me to the other side of the fence!

[@cynaptyc]

It's sick! They are so tight that you nearly don't even hear any inflection from either guitar! Awesome!

[@seynnaeve]

ow yeah, my favourite song of the album +got the exact same faceless T-shirt as Keith

[@tyrantking2101]

never let anothers emotions on the strings do anything but inspire!\m/ great grooves\m/

[@MllrtimeOnTheTube]

I'm so addicted to your music. You guys fucking ROCK the house! I had to get a Schecter Hellraiser C-7 just to try and sound so cool! Next is the KM-7 Lambo Orange to add to my collection...Someday I could play almost as well. Keep on Rockin'!! \m/

[@metalgoat69]

This is gold...

[@K4L4VUN4]

THE BEST TRACK FROM CD

[@Galactic_fart_sniffer]

My roommate stopped paying rent and utilities for over a month so...i waited until around 3 in the morning and played this song on my home theater system...ON FULL BLAST!

[@scottyknot7403]

More metal every time I listen to it... Beautiful yet brutal music.

[@shaleensharma2731]

This is by far the best conquering dystopia song...And this is the first time i see jeff play on a fixed bridge.

[@bartdwmusic1212]

he played a tune-o-matic schecter hellraiser back in the nevermore days, i think he started using the floyd really with his solo stuff.

[@ericecho5118]

Incredible.

[@DmitryKekh]

Amazing!

[@728Lorenz]

The Faceless shirt! And that shred absolute respect!

[@maraudermusic2714]

Discovered Nevermore, Jeff, Keith and this way later than most. So freaking inspiring!!! When is JL/KM coming?

[@renatoarthuraraujodejesus2581]

Tantos anos e o timbre é único!!

[@GuillermoPintoG]

Blast beat drum are insane, Amazing.

[@Michael_Michaels]

Brutal song!!! I MEAN really brutally awesome song, my best from the album! That section between 1:26 and 1:56 is absolutely astonishing! My definition of metal! The only thing missing are both Alexes performing! I also think they could increase Webster's bass volume. And I would like to have my living room equipped like theirs! =D