Ron guest soloing on Jeff Loomis' solo album?!

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From Jeff's Myspace blog:

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=31641186&blogID=411586110


NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis will release solo debut, "Zero Order Phase", on September 30 via Century Media Records

As a result of his invaluable contributions to NEVERMORE's trademark sound, Jeff Loomis has become one of modern metal's most recognizable guitarists and the source of many of the last decade's best riffs. Taking the classic techniques he learned from listening to legends like Jason Becker and Yngwie Malmsteen as a teen and applying his own ingenuity, he has managed to carve his own niche and create an instantly recognizable style. With the increased visibility, there has been a call by fans to record and release a solo album; an opportunity that has not presented itself with the busy schedule NEVERMORE has kept. Fortunately for those fans, the band has taken a well deserved break, leaving Loomis time to hit the studio himself to record ten blazing, instrumental metal tracks.

Robert Lang Studios played host to Loomis' first solo venture earlier this year with producer Neil Kernon and drummer Mark Arrington joining the fray. Arrington had been with NEVERMORE in 1993-94 to play on half of the songs that ended up on the band's self-titled debut, and Kernon recorded the first three NEVERMORE albums. So while there was a sense of familiarity, the reunion was refreshing and this spirit carried over into the songs themselves. Also contributing to the album are Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER), who splits solos with Loomis on "Jato Unit", Pat O'Brien from CANNIBAL CORPSE on "Rage Against Disaster", celebrated jazz bassist and solo musician Michael Manring on "Cashmere Shiv", and Kernon himself playing a fretless guitar solo on the same track.

"Zero Order Phase" track listing:

01. Shouting Fire At A Funeral
02. Opulent Maelstrom
03. Jato Unit
04. Azure Haze
05. Cashmere Shiv
06. Race Against Disaster
07. Sacristy
08. Devil Theory
09. Miles of Machines
10. Departures

This excites me greatly... :headbang:
 
These are quite possibly my two favorite guitarists that are still working. An absolute dream :worship:

I do wish the song was slightly more interesting structurally, but I really can't complain too much when these guys go head to head. I hope they got along well and might consider getting in the same studio again :Spin:
 
I have a quick 4 bar solo, then Jeff and I do the trade off bit. Yeah, it's somewhere around the 3 minute mark.

I wish the solo spot would have been a bit longer, but it was cool enough just being on the CD.
 
hey, but if at least it makes some kids to dig who was that guy shredding out, and makes them to buy Jarzombek cds down here in Brazil, and if it makes a concert or Brazilian issues possible, wow, that will be great. I love Nevermore too, Jeff Loomis is one of mt faves too, don't get me wrong . :headbang:
 
I must admit that I wasn't too interested in this album, but now that I know it has Jarzombek & Manring on it I will definitely be ordering it when it comes out!
 
Its a great album. I also hope this collaboration leads to Ron joining Nevermore for a US tour =D
 
it's an awesome disc, but i can't listen more of 3 tracks 'cause it blow my ears.. the guitar of ron it's awesome.. i really like the sweeps :)