Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS (ex-NEVERMORE) is currently working on his upcoming as-yet-untitled solo album, to be released by Century Media in the spring of 2012, at Fastback Studios, located in Seattle, WA.

Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN (ex-MEGADETH) has checked in with the following update: "Just banged out a solo for my bro Jeff Loomis' new album. He's a monster player, and he played some real cool stuff on my Future Addict CD."

In the video clips below, Loomis records acoustic guitar parts for the new album:

Loomis returned to the studio at the end of August to record his sophomore solo album with key players contributing to the release. Aaron Smith (7 HORNS 7 EYES) will be producing the album.

Loomis commented: "He [Smith] has been a friend for a while now and has helped me out with various recording projects over the years. We've been working on demos and pre-production for the past few weeks and are very happy with the way things are turning out."

Loomis has also enlisted a group of musicians to back the project. Dirk Verbeuren of SOILWORK will be tracking drums, and Shane Lentz will be handling bass.

Loomis further comments: "Doing drums, as most of you know, is Dirk Verbeuren. I don't think there's really anything else I can add to that. His name just sort of speaks for itself. Up until about 2 weeks ago, I was planning on doing the bass parts myself but then saw this amazing bass player on YouTube and said to myself, 'I need to have him on the record'. I got in touch and was thrilled to find out he was into it. I'm really looking forward to hearing what he's going to be bringing to these songs."

In addition, Loomis plans on collaborating with a handful of other vocalists and musicians including Christine Rhodes, who previously contributed to Nevermore's Dreaming Neon Black album.