Former Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis has found a new gig -- laying down licks for Arch Enemy. The band made the announcement that Loomis will be joining the group beginning with their European trek that kicks off on Nov. 26. He's expected to continue with the band in 2015 and beyond.

Loomis' addition means that Nick Cordle, who began playing with the group in 2012 after the exit of Christopher Amott, is not part of the band's lineup going forward. The split with Cordle appears to be amicable though, as he comments in a press release announcing the move as well.

In a statement posted on Arch Enemy's Facebook page, Loomis comments, "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!”

Meanwhile, exiting guitarist Cordle states, "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." Cordle has already stepped aside with Christopher Amott currently on tour with Arch Enemy as they complete their North American run.

Fellow Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott says, ”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!"

He adds, ”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!"

Check out Arch Enemy's remaining North American shows as well as their European dates below.

Arch Enemy / Kreator / Huntress / Starkill North American Tour:

11/18 -- Minneapolis, Minn. -- Mill City Nights (no Starkill)
11/19 -- Joliet, Ill. -- Mojoes
11/20 -- Grand Rapids, Mich. -- The Intersection
11/21 -- Detroit, Mich. -- Majestic Theatre
11/22 -- Cincinnati, Ohio -- Bogarts
11/23 -- Cleveland, Ohio -- House of Blues

Arch Enemy / Kreator European Tour:

11/26 -- Lyon, France -- Le Transbordeur
11/27 -- Istres, France -- L'Usine
11/28 -- Barcelona, Spain -- Razzmatazz
11/29 -- Madrid Spain -- La Riviera
12/01 -- Toulouse, France -- Le Bikini
12/02 -- Paris, France -- Le Bataclan
12/04 -- Tilburg, Netherlands -- 013
12/05 -- Ludwigsburg, Germany -- MHP Arena
12/06 -- Oberhausen, Germany -- Turbinenhalle
12/07 -- Saarbrücken, Germany -- Garage
12/08 -- Hamburg, Germany -- Docks
12/09 -- Berlin, Germany -- Huxley's
12/11 -- Wiesbaden, Germany -- Schlachthof
12/12 -- Geiselwind, Germany -- Eventhall
12/13 -- München, Germany -- Tonhalle
12/14 -- Pratteln, Switzerland -- Z7
12/16 -- Birmingham, UK -- Institute
12/17 -- Bristol, UK -- O2 Academy
12/18 -- London, UK -- The Forum
12/19 -- Manchester, UK -- Academy
12/20 -- Dublin, Ireland -- Academy
12/21 -- Glasgow, UK -- QMU
12/22 -- Newcastle, UK -- O2 Academy

Arch Enemy 2015 Tour:

1/22-26 -- Miami, Fla. -- 70,000 Tons of Metal
1/29 -- Guadalajara, Mexico -- Teatro Estudio Cavaret
1/30 -- Mexico City, Mexico -- Jose Cuervo Salon
2/01 -- Bogota, Colombia -- Coliseo el Salitre
2/03 -- Santiago, Chile -- Club Blondie
2/04 -- Antofagasta, Chile -- Rock and Soccer
2/06 -- Rio De Janeiro, Brazil -- Circo Voador
2/07 -- Sao Paulo, Brazil - Carioca Club
2/08 -- Curitiba, Brazil -- Music Hall
2/10 -- Buenos Aires, Argentina -- El Teatro Flores
2/12 -- Quito, Ecuador -- Plaza de Toros Belmonte
5/02 -- Kopervik, Norway -- Karmoygeddon Festival
6/04 -- Geiselwind, Germany -- Out & Loud Festival

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