Century Media Records reports:

As a first sonic glimpse at what to expect from Zero Order Phas”, the first all-instrumental solo album by NEVERMORE guitarist JEFF LOOMIS, the track 'Jato Unit' and the cover artwork (pictured on the left, click to enlarge) has just been posted at his official MySpace page.

Loomis’ complex shredding has been a central part of the progressive but powerful and thrashy edge often attributed to Nevermore's trademark sound since the band’s formation in 1992. As the band’s lone permanent guitarist, he’s been responsible for some of the most awe-inspiring riffs modern metal has ever heard. Due to his instantly recognizable style fans have been calling for a Jeff Loomis solo album for years. With most in the band taking a rare and much-deserved break (singer WARREL DANE just released his solo album Praises To The War Machine in April 2008), after six albums with Nevermore, Loomis finally had the opportunity to hit the studio himself and the outcome entitled Zero Order Phase is nothing short of remarkable.

Robert Lang Studios played host to Loomis’ first solo effort earlier this year with producer Neil Kernon and drummer Mark Arrington joining the fray as well as guest contributions by Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, on 'Jato Unit'), Michael Manring, Pat O' Brien (CANNIBAL CORPSE, on 'Rage Against Disaster') and Neil Kernon.

Everybody who wants to watch Jeff's live skills can also look forward to the upcoming first Nevermore DVD/live album The Year Of The Voyager, which will be released October 20th, 2008, in Europe.

Zero Order Phase will be released on the following dates:

Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Belelux: Friday, August 22nd

UK / Denmark / Norway / Rest of Europe: Monday, August 25th

Spain / Portugal: Tuesday, August 26th

Sweden / Finland / Hungary: Wednesday, August 27th

Greece: Monday, September 1st

Italy: Friday, September 5th

France: Monday, September 8th

Zero Order Phase tracklist: 'Shouting Fire At A Funeral', 'Opulent Maelstrom', 'Jato Unit', 'Azure Haze', 'Cashmere Shiv', 'Race Against Disaster', 'Sacristy', 'Devil Theory', 'Miles Of Machines', 'Departures'."