Arch Enemy has announced that Jeff Loomis (Nevermore, Conquer Dystopia) has joined as their new guitarist, replacing Nick Cordle. He will be joining for their upcoming European tour, starting November 26.
Cordle stated about his departure:
“With War Eternal I believe we wrote an album together which will stand the test of time, and I wish them well for the future.”
USA fans will be able to catch a special reunion as Christopher Amott (the brother of ARCH ENEMY founder/bandleader Michael Amott) has joined the band for the remainder of their American headlining tour.
Michael commented:
”We all wish Nick the very best in his new endeavors and we are sure that you will hear much more from him. We’re also super grateful to my brother Christopher for stepping in to finish the current American tour!”
”The prospect of working with Jeff Loomis moving forward is truly awesome! Jeff Loomis is one of the best guitar players in the metal world in my opinion, as well as being a long time friend. I look forward to tearing it up on stages around the world together as we continue on the War Eternal’ touring cycle throughout all next year and beyond!”
Jeff Loomis states:
”I’m very excited to be playing with Arch Enemy. Michael Amott and I have stayed in contact over the years since we toured together when I was playing in Nevermore. Not only do I admire his guitar playing and songwriting, but I also consider him a close friend. To be able to share the stage with Michael, Sharlee, Daniel and Alissa is something I’m really looking forward to. 2015 is going to be a great year… See you all on tour!”
See below for all upcoming ARCH ENEMY tour dates.
ARCH ENEMY – live in North America with KREATOR, HUNTRESS, STARKILL
Nov. 18: Mill City Nights – Minneapolis, MN *
Nov. 19: Mojoes – Joliet, IL
Nov. 20: The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
Nov. 21: Majestic Theatre – Detroit, MI
Nov. 22: Bogarts – Cincinnati, OH
Nov. 23: House of Blues – Cleveland, OH
*=without STARKILL
ARCH ENEMY – live in Europe with KREATOR
Nov. 26: Le Transbordeur – Lyon, France
Nov. 27: L’Usine – Istres, France
Nov. 28: Razzmatazz – Barcelona, Spain
Nov. 29: La Riviera – Madrid Spain
Dec. 01: Le Bikini – Toulouse, France
Dec. 02: Le Bataclan – Paris, France
Dec. 04: 013 – Tilburg, Netherlands
Dec. 05: MHP Arena – Ludwigsburg, Germany
Dec. 06: Turbinenhalle – Oberhausen, Germany
Dec. 07: Garage – Saarbrücken, Germany
Dec. 08: Docks – Hamburg, Germany
Dec. 09: Huxleys – Berlin, Germany
Dec. 11: Schlachthof – Wiesbaden, Germany
Dec. 12: Eventhall – Geiselwind, Germany
Dec. 13: Tonhalle – München, Germany
Dec. 14: Z7 – Pratteln, Switzerland
Dec. 16: Institute – Birmingham, UK
Dec. 17: O2 Academy – Bristol, UK
Dec. 18: The Forum – London, UK
Dec. 19: Academy – Manchester, UK
Dec. 20: Academy – Dublin, Ireland
Dec. 21: QMU – Glasgow, UK
Dec. 22: O2 Academy – Newcastle, UK
ARCH ENEMY – live 2015
Jan. 22-26: 70,000 Tons Of Metal – Miami, FL
Jan. 29: Teatro Estudio Cavaret – Guadalajara, Mexico
Jan. 30: Jose Cuervo Salón – Mexico City, Mexico
Feb. 01: Coliseo el Salitre Bogota, Colombia
Feb. 03: Club Blondie Santiago, Chile
Feb. 04: Rock & Soccer Antofagasta, Chile
Feb. 06: Circo Voador Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Feb. 07: Carioca Club – Sao Paulo, Brazil
Feb. 08: Music Hall – Curitiba, Brazil
Feb. 10: El Teatro Flores – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Feb. 12: Plaza de toros Belmonte – Quito, Ecuador
May. 02: Karmoygeddon Festival – Kopervik, Norway
Jun. 04: Out & Loud Festival – Geiselwind, Germany
An exclusive, transparent red ARCH ENEMY/KREATOR split 7” (limited to 500 copies) is available at all North American shows; a dark red 7″ (limited to 500 copies) will also be available on KREATOR and ARCH ENEMY’s European tour, which sees ARCH ENEMY as direct support.
Listen to “Breaking The Law” here. http://www.revolvermag.com/?p=67096
ARCH ENEMY/KREATOR split 7″ track-listing:
Side A (ARCH ENEMY)
1. Breaking The Law (JUDAS PRIEST cover)
Side B (KREATOR)
1. Iron Destiny
Watch the video for “War Eternal” here, “As The Pages Burn” here, “You Will Know My Name” here, “No More Regrets” here, and “As The Pages Burn” live at Masters of Rock 2014 here.
Arch Enemy Official Site
Arch Enemy on Facebook
Arch Enemy on Instagram
Arch Enemy on Twitter
Arch Enemy on YouTube
Arch Enemy on Google+