"This Godless Endeavor" (Nevermore) Solo Lesson/Analysis
Added 2025-08-08 15:38:31 +0000 UTCOne of, if not the most, infamous sweeping solos of all time, Jeff Loomis unleashed the ultimate sweepy challenge on this legendary song. No melody or feel to be found here, just 16 bars of pure shredding hell!
It goes without saying that a firm grasp of sweeping mechanics is required to attempt this at full speed, but regardless of where you are on your guitar journey this is an AMAZING workout for practicing your core arpeggios shapes - especially those pesky rolling ones.
Good luck and don't forget to share your progress with everyone in the Discord server!
0:00 Full speed playthrough
0:29 Slow speed playthrough
1:06 Intro
4:04 Shape 1
13:03 Shape 2
15:58 Shape 3
17:35 Shape 4
18:11 The progression
21:57 The end of the solo
Comments
I like when you say “that sounds sus” 😆
Shahar Bar
2025-08-23 16:22:21 +0000 UTCMan I loved nevermore, loomis is a serious shredder. Met him once years ago after he supported born of Osiris in Dublin Ireland. Gonna enjoy having a go at this. Cheers Bradley. Have ye seen dan huff now on YouTube here's a link Robert Baker recording and editing for him talked him into it. https://youtu.be/4PLwBOuuFM4?si=HklGdiUFApIAHchV Dan huff now on YouTube
Eamonn Ryan
2025-08-11 05:53:30 +0000 UTCYes!!! F*** yeah!!! 🤘🏻
Carlos Ronald
2025-08-08 16:13:29 +0000 UTC
