Formed: 1996
From:
Halmstad,
Sweden
Last Known Status: Active
Background
This melodic death metal band, formed by former Carcass’ guitarist, Michael Amott, started out with Johan Liiva on vocals, but then replaced him with Angela Gossow. Though a female replaced him, the band still has the same death metal vocal style. Gossow, who has only been with the band on the past two albums, has been able to create a strong presence in the band.
Latest Arch Enemy News
Below is our complete Arch Enemy news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Arch Enemy Posts New "Tyrants Of Evil" Road Report
Arch Enemy has posted a series of photos online from their Taiwanese tour date on the "Tyrants of Evil" tour, which can be found here. Arch Enemy also issued the following road report:
"18-October-2009 @ Liberty Square - Taipei (Taiwan). You don't wanna know how it feels to get up at 4.30 am in Tokyo, board a plane at 8am and then play a show at 8pm in another country - Taiwan. It really screws with your head and makes you feel like day dreaming and moon walking. I can't remember much from the day. Land at noon in Taipei, get in a van. Drive to the hotel. Smells different here. Fish. Weird plants. Car exhaust. Check into room. Shower. Drop into bed, sleep 2 hours. Alarm rings. Get up again, shower again. Very tired. Drive to venue, warm up voice. Get up on stage. Different setlist tonight! More...
Armageddon To See Re-Release by Century Media
Sweden’s ARMAGEDDON, the melodic metal project of Arch Enemy guitarist Chris Amott, finally sees their second (“Embrace The Mystery”) and third (“Three”) albums getting a proper and domestic release outside of Japan, where they originally came out back in the years 2000 and 2002, respectively. “Embrace The Mystery & Three” will be released as 2-CD set with upgraded artwork, several bonus tracks and liner notes on November 16th, 2009 in Europe and on January 26th in North America via Century Media Records.
Chris Amott comments the release as follows: “It is with great pleasure that I announce the first time ever release of these albums in Europe and the US! Any fan of melodic hard rock and shred guitar playing should check this out - 'Embrace the Mystery' and 'Three' feature many great instrumental performances and epic songs! These two albums were recorded in 2000 and 2002 and have until only been available in Japan. I put a lot of work into these recordings at the time, so I am glad to see them come out!”
Originally formed in Halmstad / Sweden in 1997, ARMAGEDDON was launched as a melodic death metal act with their debut album “Crossing The Rubicon” released via the now defunct W.A.R. Records label in Europe and Toy's Factory in Japan. Next to guitarist and mastermind Chris Amott, the album also featured drummer Peter Wildoer (Darkane, Majestic, now also in Pestilence) and bassist Martin Bengtsson, who both then moved on to join Arch Enemy, recording, releasing and touring Arch Enemy’s 1998 “Stigmata” release. Chris revisited ARMAGEDDON with 2000's “Embrace The Mystery” album, once again released in Japan on Toy's Factory but never available internationally. This album presented a rather melodic and traditional metal approach and featured Last Tribe member Rickard Bengtsson on vocals, Dick Lövgren on bass (now member of Meshuggah but previously tour-bassist for bands like Eucharist, Arch Enemy or In Flames) as well as Arch Enemy drummer Daniel Erlandsson (also previously active with Eucharist and In Flames and with the re-united Carcass these days). Following the album’s release ARMAGEDDON supported In Flames and The Haunted on a Japanese tour, which remain the only live-performances for the band until now. In 2002 ARMAGEDDON released their third and so far last album exclusively in Japan again. Simply entitled “Three”, it showcases ARMAGEDDON as a three-piece with Chris Amott handling all vocal duties next to playing guitar as well as Daniel Erlandsson on drums and new bassist Tobias Gustafsson (Eucharist). More...
Arch Enemy Issues "Tyrants Of Evil" Road Report
Arch Enemy has issued the following road report from their "Tyrants of Evil" Asian tour:
"This was – hands down – the toughest tour we have done so far. So many flights, countries, new places, old friends and very early wake up calls.. I didn't think it would go so smoothly and we would actually make our 42 hour flight from New Zealand via San Francisco and Frankfurt back home to Copenhagen airport. But we did! And here I am, trying to remember the crazy ride we have been on for a whole month.
"17-October-2009 @ Loud Park ‘09 Makuhari Messe 9-11 – Tokyo (Japan) Our 3rd time we are playing this massive festival! Sharing the stage with Judas Priest and Megadeth this time around makes it even better! We go on right before Megadeth – with a very different setlist than usual:
BURY ME AN ANGEL
REVOLUTION BEGINS
THE IMMORTAL
RAVENOUS
BEAST OF MAN
PILGRIM
THE LAST ENEMY
I WILL LIVE AGAIN
DEMONIC SCIENCE
BRIDGE OF DESTINY
NEMESIS + BRIDGE OUTRO More...
Tristania Confirmed For Karmoygeddon Festival
Gothic metallers Tristania have been confirmed to perform at the Karmøygeddon Metal Festival 2010. The festival will take place on April 23rd and 24th at Byscenen in Haugesund, Norway. Other confirmed bands include Arch Enemy, The Haunted, and Tyr. More details on the festival can be found here.
Michael Amott Announces Signing Sessions
Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott has announced he will be holding signing sessions in Melbourne and Sydney for Dean Guitars. The dates and times are as follows:
Thursday 5TH NOV, Melbourne: 1PM KC’S ROCK SHOP, 137 Boronia Road, BORONIA VIC
Saturday 7TH NOV, Sydney: 10AM MALL MUSIC, Shop 519, Level 1, Arena Cove, Warringah Mall, BROOKVALE NSW
Arch Enemy Launches "Dark Insanity" Video
Arch Enemy just recently released "The Root Of All Evil," a collection of re-recorded material from the band’s first three albums, revitalized and reenergized by their current line-up. The album achieved chart entries in Germany (#84), Sweden (#69) and Japan (#7 in the international artist charts, #21 in the combined charts),
A live clip of the song “Dark Insanity” (originally featured on the “Tyrants Of The Rising Sun – Live In Japan” DVD), which is one of the many reworked tracks on this album, can now be seen below.
Right now, the band is touring through Asia and mastermind Michael Amott has posted the following report:
"We're on a tour of Asia, just about to hit the stage here in Manila, Philippines! A couple of days ago we played the LOUD PARK 09 festival at the giant Makahuri Messe Hall in Tokyo, Japan! I had a great time on stage at the LOUD PARK Festival as usual, the conditions are extremely professional and there is really nothing you can complain about – which is of course the level of greatness we have come to expect when we play in Japan!
"We played a special setlist consisting of quite a few songs from our recently released “The Root Of All Evil” CD. Thank you to everyone who made noise for us, screamed, shouted, fistbanged, moshed – whatever you did, it was great and we felt your energy up there on the stage!" More...
Arch Enemy Announces North American Tour Dates
North American tour dates for Arch Enemy's upcoming Tyrants of Evil Tour has been revealed. Also on the bill are Exodus, Arsis and Mutiny Within. Pre-sale starts this Wednesday, October 14th, at 3PM EST at tix.artistarena.com/archenemy. Dates are as follows:
Jan. 20 Towson, MD - Recher Theatre
Jan. 21 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts
Jan. 22 New York, NY - Nokia Theatre
Jan. 23 Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Jan. 25 Montreal, QC - Le Medley
Jan. 26 Quebec City, QC - Theatre Imperial
Jan. 27 Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
Jan. 29 Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Jan. 30 Minneapolis, MN - The Rock
Jan. 31 Winnipeg, MB - The Garrick Centre
Feb. 02 Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall Ballroom
Feb. 03 Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Center
Feb. 06 Seattle, WA - Showbox at the Market
Feb. 08 San Francisco, CA @ Regency Center - The Grand
Feb. 09 West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
Arch Enemy's New Album Charts In Germany
Arch enemy's "The Root Of All Evil" has just entered the official German album sales charts at #84. "The Root Of All Evil" was released this week on October 6 in North America. The first video from the album is for "Beast Of Man," and can be viewed below.
Watch Arch Enemy's New Video For "Beast of Man"
Sweden melodic death metal band, Arch Enemy, has released the first music video from their new album "The Root of All Evil." The brand new video for the track, “Beast of Man”, can be viewed exclusively at MetalSucks.net, now through Saturday, October 3rd. The video for “Beast of Man” was filmed by RGKP Videoproduktion, and was shot this past summer at Germany’s Rock Harz Festival. More...
More Bands Confirmed For Hellfest
Obscura, Arch Enemy, Seupltura, and Twisted Sister are the latest bands confirmed for next's year's Hellfest, set to take place June 18-20, 2010 in Clisson, France.
The current line up is as follows:
7 SECONDS
AGNOSTIC FRONT
ARCHITECTS
ARCH ENEMY
ATHEIST
BEHEMOTH
BLACK COBRA
BLOODBATH
BORN FROM PAIN
COUNT RAVEN
DARK FUNERAL
DYING FETUS
EARTH CRISIS
FINNTROLL
GENERAL SURGERY
GHOST BRIGADE
GWAR
IMMORTAL
KAMPFAR
NEGURA BUNGET
OBSCURA
RWAKE
SAVIOURS
SECRETS OF THE MOON
SEPULTURA
SUFFOCATION
SWALLOW THE SUN
SWORN ENEMY
TANKARD
TWISTED SISTER
WALLS OF JERICHO
WEEDEATER
Arch Enemy Offering "Pilgrim" As Free MP3
Arch Enemy has issued the following announcement about offering the song "Pilgrim" from their latest album "The Root Of All Evil" as a free MP3:
"To celebrate the release of Arch Enemy's forthcoming album, The Root Of All Evil, Guitar World is pleased to offer a free download of 'Pilgrim.' Go to this location to download the mp3 now!"
The e-card for "The Root Of All Evil" can be found here. "The Root Of All Evil," which contains re-recorded tracks from Arch Enemy's first three albums, is currently set for an October 6th release date.
Arch Enemy Posts New Song, "Bury Me An Angel"
Swedish melodic metal masters Arch Enemy have posted a second track off their upcoming release, "The Root of All Evil," on the official Arch Enemy MySpace
“Bury Me An Angel” joins “Beast of Man” as the first tracks to be posted off the new album, due out on Oct. 6th on Century Media Records. More...
Fearscape To Appear On New Compilation Album
Christian black metallers Fearscape have issued the following update about their song "Nightmare Hymn" appearing on an upcoming compilation CD:
"That's right people! Welkin Entertainment are releasing another awesome compilation cd of the finest in Aus Metal. Some of you may recall Fearscape were on the Opeth tour cd a little while ago, and now will appear on the Suffocation/Archenemy Aus tour cd. Nightmare Hymn will be on the compilation, and this will be the only cd the song will feature on. The compilation cd will be available at the tour venues so get in quick."
Arch Enemy Posts Bloodstock Festival Footage
Arch Enemy has posted a series of video clips online from their performance at the Bloodstock Festival 2009. The video clips can be viewed below.
Winds of Plague Announces Perth Sideshows
Winds of Plague has announced two Perth sideshows (or off-dates if you prefer) in addition to the rest of the band's Australian supporting tour with Arch Enemy and Suffocation. The band will headline an all ages event at HQ in Leederville on November 3rd, along with a show at Amplifier Bar on November 4th. Support bands will be announced soon.
Arch Enemy's "The Root Of All Evil" Trailer Posted
Arch Enemy has launched the official album trailer for their upcoming release, "The Root of All Evil," viewable below.
The Root of All Evil contains a selection of completely re-recorded tracks from the band’s first three albums, "Black Earth" (1996), "Stigmata" (1998) and "Burning Bridges" (1999), reenergized and upgraded by the band’s definitive line-up. The new record will be available in the US on October 6th, via Century Media Records.
Furthermore, the band has confirmed a European headlining run with Destruction, Abigail Williams and Triosphere, which will kick off in December. More...
Arch Enemy Reveals Limited Edition Album Details
Arch Enemy has issued the following announcement about the details of the limited edition version of their upcoming album "The Root of all Evil:"
"On September 28th, 2009 Swedish Metal masters ARCH ENEMY will release their new studio album ‘The Root Of All Evil’ in Europe. It contains a selection of completely re-recorded tracks from the band’s first three albums ‘Black Earth’ (1996), ‘Stigmata’ (1998) and ‘Burning Bridges’ (1999), reenergized and upgraded by the band’s definitive line-up! Now, the details for the album’s Limited Edition CD can be revealed: Apart from a very special Mediabook packaging it features three additional live bonus tracks, alternate artwork, an extended booklet and an exclusive patch as additional gimmick!
"Here is the exact track-listing of the limited edition Mediabook CD version:
1. The Root Of All Evil (Intro)
2. Beast Of Man
3. The Immortal
4. Diva Satanica
5. Demonic Science
6. Bury Me An Angel
7. Dead Inside
8. Dark Insanity
9. Pilgrim
10. Demoniality (Instrumental)
11. Transmigration Macabre
12. Silverwing
13. Bridge Of Destiny
Bonus tracks:
14. Bury Me An Angel (Live)
15. The Immortal (Live)
16. Bridge Of Destiny (Live) More...
Arch Enemy Issues Festival Recaps
Arch Enemy has posted video footage of their appearances at the Zwarte Cross and Lorca Rock Festivals, which can be viewed below. Vocalist Angela Gossow has also issued the following recap of their recent festival shows:
"Yeah.. sorry, I am a bit behind with my tour recaps, haha Bloodstock and Mexico Tour recap will follow soon!
"What we were supposed to play the other weekend was: 23-July-2009 @ Hunter Festival (Poland)?, 24-July-2009 @ Zwarte Cross Festival (The Netherlands)?, 25-July-2009 @ Lorca Rock Festival (Spain)
"Unfortunately the Hunter Festival promoter - Mr Arek Michalski - never paid us the advance and left us high and dry with a couple of grand loss for the flights we had already paid for.
"We didnt go there as we were pretty sure - after all his lies and fake bank statements - that we most certainly would be stuck in a bad situation there.. Epica and Tiamat pulled out for the same reason.
"In retrospective we had to find out he did it to other bands too.. year after year… why is this guy still around and doing festivals??? Not a nice thing to do to the bands and the fans!!! You should be ashamed of yourself, Arek boy! More...
Arch Enemy Posts Mexico City Show Photographs
Arch Enemy has issued the following update about posting photos from their recent live performance in Mexico City:
"YOU were fantastic, Mexico Hell City!!!
"We had a lot of fun, despite battling a stomach virus raging amongst some of us (yuck!) , rebelling gear, frequency troubles and moments of fainting in the heat, haha.
"We take it you had fun too - The choirs and action speak for themselves. Here are some really cool pictures! Many thanx to our man Carlos / Guacamoleproject.com - this guy rocks the camera like no-one!"
Arch Enemy Drummer Announces Drum Clinics
Arch Enemy drummer Daniel Erlandsson has issued the following update about upcoming drum clinics:
"In cooperation with Pearl Drums, I am pleased to announce my first-ever clinic tour. The tour features myself and Anders Meinhardt (F.U.K.T.), and will run through Denmark and Sweden. I'll be performing various bits and pieces from the ARCH ENEMY catalogue plus some own material. As this event will focus on drums, I hope to share some tips and tricks that helped me with my drumming over the years."
A listing of the clinic's dates can be found here.
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