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Jeff Loomis was the lead guitarist for the ground breaking metal band Nevermore. A player of many influences and styles, Loomis is often seen as one of the world's most talented and gifted metal guitarists. In 2008, he released a solo album entitled 'Zero Order Phase' (Century Media), featuring special guest appearances by fellow guitarists Ron Jarzombek and Pat O'Brien, legendary jazz bassist Michael Manring, and OFZ producer Neil Kernon. .

"INNOVATE DON'T IMITATE" Hamilton Loomis took his mentor, Bo Diddley's advice. It speaks volumes when the likes of Diddley, Johnny "Clyde" Copeland, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, and Albert Collins take you under their wings. The Texas sensation is at the forefront of bringing roots music into the 21st century and redefining it for a contemporary audience. Think about it. In a genre admittedly confined, how many blues artists claim to be Prince fans? How many blues artists today listen to metal and gypsy jazz from the 40s along with their B.B., Buddy, Kings and Collins? In a recent hometown Houston Chronicle...

Loomis Slovak hailed from the eastern Los Angeles suburbs and were active from 1993-1995. The original lineup consisted of Darren O'Brian, Devin Ocampo, Isreal Lawrence and Chad Moulter. The recorded output from this period included the "1917-2917 1000 Year Reign of Terror" four song seven inch (youthstrikechord) and contributions to the HeartAttack #10 LP compilation (ebullition) as well as Basement Tapes: A KSPC Compilation Of Live Recordings LP complilation. Ocampo and Moulter left California for New York and later D.C in late '94. They have performed in subsequent years with Faraquet, Smart Went Crazy, Mary Timony Band and Medications. O'Brian...

There are at least two artists with the name Loomis. 1. A New Orleans experimental analog recording project (active from 2007 to present) 2. A Milwaukee indie rock group (active from 1992 to 1997) 1. LoOmis, New Orleans, LA 2007-Present stream or download each album for free or with a donation @ http://loomis.bandcamp.com LoOmis is currently an experimental analog recording project from Patrick Bailey. Bailey may be known for his guitar work in New Orleans based instrumental math rock band Smiley With A Knife and Static Masks. LoOmis is described as lo fi mathy indie rock. LoOmis has also been...