JEFF LOOMIS - The Ultimatum (Playthrough)

[@SomeNigel]

Whenever Jeff plays chords he looks pissed off like "WHY AM I NOT SHREDDING RIGHT NOW?!"

[@ryleywilson6968]

Lol

[@Metalton95]

Imagine his life in Arch Enemy then LOL. Must be pure torment!

[@Metalton95]

@@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).

[@tuckerdixon8032]

Legend says he was born with a guitar, but he didn't play it until he slayed his first minotaur.

[@heret1c385]

but... born, we are the same :o

[@saltysteel3996]

Gods are not born.

[@YutaTheMetalCreation]

With his fingers. Yes.

[@ryancole696]

I HAVE THE SAME DESK!!!! I'm basically Jeff Loomis.

[@finnp.7170]

Ryan Cole Can I have your autograph?

[@ther701]

I have the same electron in hair that Jeff Loomis has, now i am also Jeff Loomis.

[@kleanthispapadopoulos2555]

You are Desk Bloomis!

[@hanhtar9062]

James Hetfield approves.

I also have a bedroom, now im Jeff Roomis

[@guitarherozzz4009]

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.

[@stephenlopez54]

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!

[@fistfullamullah]

MacAlpine has been ripping since the 80’s. Wicked player! Great duo combo

[@oniMaskk]

2000's Neo classical metal = Loomis

[@daemonsilver3304]

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!

[@grassieb]

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!

[@Miles-wy1zr]

When I first heard this and Tony’s solo popped up I teared up. Incredible playing.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

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

[@IDoGunz3040]

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

[@kleanthispapadopoulos2555]

This is so.. Friedman! MacAlpine's solo is so omg.. Amazing work Jeff!

[@celyneus69]

loomis = becker, alpine = friedman.. one shred faster andthe other one more melodic

[@phillipmangus9946]

Jeff is so underrated one of the best guitar players in the world

[@ScottD-44]

Brother, Hand's Down One Of The GREATEST EVER🎸🎸🎸

[@traxan650]

It absolutely floors me how many young metal guitarists I talk to on TikTok who have no idea who he is.

[@chainsawdism]

Seguramente vos debes tocar mejor no?. subí un vídeo tocando así nos sacamos la duda.

[@ermonski]

We need a band with Jeff Loomis and Chris Broderick just shredding like a new Cacophony

[@isaiahgrandt5305]

With riffs like nevermore

[@lamms6957]

That would be awesome.

[@mrarturmeireles]

Feat. Roberto Barros 🙄😂😂😂

[@RichSieben]

Interesting that you mentioned Cacophony, this song remembers me a lot

[@blakebuxton570]

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!

[@tonydmty1234567]

Waaw...Jeff Loomis, definitly one of the greatest guitar player I´ve ever seen. Great performance.

[@ethanGuitar]

IMO the best song Jeff has ever done.

[@Slashhead1]

*coughs* ashes of the lesser men - conquering dystopia

[@Valkzone666]

tony maclalpine and jeff loomis would make an awesome combo.... oldskool vs newstyle.... and both really dark, strange and nice sounds!!!!!!

[@jossy2112]

Can't think of no one better than this guy at the moment. Except Jason Becker, if he could still be playing today.

[@titushefner1085]

J Mastodon Jason Richardson?

[@KaleEb449]

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.

@@KaleEb449 I highly doubt there are many guitarists on jeff's level, especially when it comes to shredding AND songwriting ability. Nevermore after all had great riffs...

[@GuitarDiddlerJP15]

Guthrie govan

[@janmatuszewski2251]

Michael Romeo

[@Dhooparty]

The fact that he is very accomplished at alternate picking, sweeping, arpeggios, and vibrato makes this video worthwhile.

[@MrJeroenreyns]

Jeff Loomis is such a guitar god xo

[@twinklyturtles]

That tone... it's.. BEAUTIFUL

[@lowbrowjohn]

I've only watched this, like 47 billion times. Amazing.

[@EmilianoFranquetGuitar]

Jeff Loomis & Tony MacAlpine.. Obviously a Masterpiece Song!!

[@Pauly421]

He's literally Skwissgar lol

[@kevinlewis5771]

No shit

[@9hk38f]

He’s better!

[@kevincortez2968]

@@9hk38f no one is better then skwissgar

[@9hk38f]

@@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.

[@gnrcr]

I can't stop listening to this.

[@MetalLizardJesus]

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.

[@zeizix]

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!

[@ThrashingReign23]

Tony McAlpine killed it!!!!

[@kassmarrad]

Great to hear music like this. Quality.

[@smokinbollocks]

Jeff loomis finger work is just amazing to watch dunno how the guy keeps going for so long and executes every note perfectly

[@MrXatcloud]

He was born with such ability, talent.

[@b.entranceperium]

Those arpeggios sound like god and give me chills...

[@rlavill3325]

Andy James and Jeff Loomis are gods of Lead Guitar

[@SaBiNuKi]

Virtuoso

[@liheng89]

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.

[@YoBroMan]

Loomis is terrifying. I'd hate to have to play after him at a gig. :) Yo!

[@YoBroMan]

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!!

[@MrShafdaddy]

eduardje3 SAD FOR YOUUUUUUU.

[@SamBellGuitar]

Such amazing control and composition.

[@Neoclassicalmetals]

Jeff is just like Jason and Marty

[@Selkirk69]

And Broderick, Cooley, .....

[@adamgizka8189]

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.

[@uchihamustaine]

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.

[@xXAscendingPhoenixXx]

Mustainized Nah, he doesn't.

[@uchihamustaine]

He does. ^^

[@sherlockcat1]

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.

[@nayaradaisyde2015]

meu q cara foda ! ate agr foi oq melhor vez cover do Becker, Jeff é sensacional !!!

[@WilfridRUN]

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!!!)

[@kevinphares3310]

This song and devil theory are my hands down favorite

[@stephenbell8337]

My favorite guitarist. And definitely going towards in my opinion being a G.O.A.T.

[@krisross8818]

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.

[@metaltube]

Definitely one of my favorite guitar players. Plays with passion and precision.

[@rm25088]

ahh shit it sounds even better with a good set of studio headphones. cant believe it took me this long to order some.

[@christam24]

gotta love the composition, background guitars and drumms are awesome he's not just soloing

[@ImAVerySadFaceGoth]

If you look closely you can see the awesomeness being produced around his hands

[@TheForgotton]

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.

[@SixStringManiac11]

WOW. Would you look at that. My IQ increased.

[@eddiedrake1989]

both of their tones are just so pure!!!!

[@GoatMee]

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.

[@ravishogre8682]

trick? he just skip the first cord, awesom song by the way

[@GoatMee]

Ravish Ogre What are you talking about?

[@GoatMee]

***** Steve who?

[@thekalamalkakid]

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.

[@GoatMee]

***** Which song?

[@tonydmty1234567]

Definitely one of the Best Guitar performers out there...also very, very creative

[@piotrekuygiutf4946]

1:37 That moemnt when you use tapping to play slower xD

[@clowncorpse7230]

Amazing & even having Tony Mcalpine guesting too that is just awesome!

[@acidikhd5835]

how does this man even come up with this

[@jfo3000]

he's a fan of Cacophony, but how did Marty and Jason create the original ideas?

[@acevaptsarov8410]

@@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!

[@IIHOGZBREATHII]

Lol was thinking the same...how?

[@Rageguitar]

Amazing, fast and with great melodies.This is performance at high level🤘🏼🔥😎

[@Virgilivs87]

"Why should I recruit a singer when I can shred for a WHOLE SONG!?"

[@DigitalLoom]

omggg This is soo GOD mode...Jeff Looms and Tony Macalpine!! just an amazing get together just to much skill i cant believe this!!

[@Axe19909]

just like listening to the evolution of jason becker and marty friedman joined together :')

[@Ghandjaloodah]

Damn Loomis is like a mad scientist here. How the hell do you come up with this. Your best instrumental imo.

[@thewu1313]

When you get to the point where you can literally play anything on your interment of choice.

[@acadianalien]

Ah man that song was awesome! I'm secretly wishing this collaboration with Jeff will re-ignite that burning metal inner-fire Marty once had lol

[@mostephens9859]

This 100% FUCKIN AWESOME!!!!!!! never stop the shred!!!

[@Blackfire4390]

This has to be one of the most beautiful things i have ever seen or heard. Truly EPIC!!!

[@lubomirkusiak828]

It sounds little like Cacophony... Awesome!

[@ASoulByondRepair]

People who are fans of loomis the for some reason don't know who Tony is... will be introduced to another amazing sensational guitarist - the whole album with guests that people might not know that they should... brilliant! Other that that, the obvious - Jeff is so goddamn amazing, makes me proud to be from Wisconsin ahaha

[@nexisras]

Needs more solos

[@o0Mystical0o]

wow nice! the drum is awesome tooo!, good work to jeff loomis and his team!

[@PheonixSeth]

Thats just wrong. I can't even begin to fathom words to describe the Genius Penatonic slippery gyspy spider fingers of Mr Loomis!

[@Morbidfilthz]

Jeff Loomis your amazing!!!!!! cant wait for the new Album!!!!

[@sawmzualaralte9749]

Lots of Jason Becker sounds :)

[@itsbreadbin]

One of the greatest Metal guitarist ever.

[@TheManglerPolishDeathMetal]

Jason loomis :)

[@mthrashmetalholocaustm2223]

i see what you did there

[@damnnicksalltaken]

jeff is an insane player he defenetly has some of the sickes rythem senctions ever!! and dont get me started on his solos

[@asianslayer555]

Eargasm at 1:15!

[@MSDOS128]

+asianslayer555 because it sound like J.S.Bach :)

[@simpap7838]

Super fantastic Guitar player, maybe the best metal guitarist ever!!

[@Zarag0d]

I like Tony's feeling a lot more.

[@kevinmccord2323]

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.

[@lightxgrenade]

Yeah dude at Gramercy. It was awesome. The venue is a little small but everyone was having a blast. Just as Jeff and Co. started setting up, all the older people who were fans of nevermore in the crowd came bursting forward haha. I was by the bar and I saw one kid going "I can't wait for protest!" and his dad puts his arm around him and goes "wait till you see Loomis". Epic show.

[@SpurnOfHumanity]

I want to play this on Guitar Hero SO BAD!!!

[@BlakeMullens]

SpurnOfHumanity What?

[@SpurnOfHumanity]

I like Guitar Hero. Why WOULDN'T I want to play this on there?

[@BlakeMullens]

SpurnOfHumanity Just seemed to me like an odd thing to say lol, good day sir.

[@SpurnOfHumanity]

Wouldn't YOU love to play this on Guitar Hero?

[@BlakeMullens]

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.

[@petesgrl420]

Cant get enough of this song! and watched this video over 100 times and I still keep on coming back for more :-D

[@bertalanolah6565]

1:15 - Marty Friedman?

[@jorge_rf10]

Bertalan Oláh Inferno XD

[@jamesroe7026]

While he’s sleeping...

[@ВладМорж-п8х]

Teff MacLoomis!!

[@jasmineb7331]

I don't quite get how his fingers aren't broken o_o mine broke watching this.

[@MrBDizzle1992]

LOTS of practice....mine bled after not playing for 6 months haha

[@lightxgrenade]

very true, the sweep/finger tapping piece is just absolutely insane. Quality song right there.

[@austinsmith4912]

I come to this song when I need to throw up: It's absolutely disgusting!

[@WayneTwitch]

***** ummm no that's not how he means it it means its sick as in badass

[@eastsideconnect133]

***** you gotta get out more man

[@lunchbaw47]

***** metal up your ass \m/

[@Braian_aredes]

es que no es apto para homosexuales

[@MrXatcloud]

lol

[@twottk]

Tony Macalpine's solo was amazing. Can't wait to hear Marty Friedman's contribution!!

[@amalialomeli9889]

SUPER CHINGONERIA COMO TOCAS EL REQUINTO AMIGO...SALUDOS DESDE. MEXICO Y GUADALAJARA LA CAPITAL DEL ROCK

[@cindyjones5694]

Love this dudes guitar playing!

[@Googopqp]

Inspires me to just keep playing, Thank you Jeff for this amazing music and technicality mixed with beautiful phrasing!

[@archimedesvi]

How can Jeff's music be more musical since Yngwie was one of the first practitioners of neo-classical metal? They're both amazing guitarists. Also, the fretboard camera is incredible, and it makes me realize how much I suck.

[@Shadowsreach1]

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!

[@drvonkrauss490]

Wow! Loomis is my new fav guitar Hero, he's amazing! i found him in Arch enemy. The solo in "the race" is so perfect.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

Love you Jeff

[@republicanhaircutman]

That McAlpine solo is wondrous. The music for this song was surely carved into the back of a dragon with Excalibur.

[@AugieSubsJrock]

No words for this, it's too good! I just wish i could sweep pick as swiftly and easy as Jeff Loomis makes it seem here.

[@Xenocidemetal]

Unreal man. Best use of gopros I've seen yet haha That tapping run at the very end = mind blown

[@wolfgangvonsnowden8058]

i could listen to this shit a million time and it would never get old!

[@Ghostman7777]

Awwesome. I was worried that Jeff was going to go Djent with this album because he was recording stuff with Keith Merrow and Periphery. Thank god he is still doing his own thing. I love his music so much... Can't wait to buy this album!

[@mihirhshah]

Loving that stealth fighter like finish on the guitar body!

[@OviLVR8]

3:48 OHHHH MEEEHHHH GAAAAWWWDDDD I FEEL THE CHILLS.