Editing Arch Enemy

{{short description|Swedish melodic death metal band}}
{{about|the band|the term|Archenemy|other uses|Archenemy (disambiguation)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name              = Arch Enemy
| image             = Arch Enemy - Wacken Open Air 2016-AL2116-CROPPED.jpg
| image_size        = 
| landscape         = yes
| caption           = Arch Enemy in 2016; from left to right: [[Sharlee D'Angelo]], [[Michael Amott]], [[Alissa White-Gluz]], [[Jeff Loomis]], and [[Daniel Erlandsson]]
| alias             = 
| origin            = [[Halmstad]], Sweden
| genre             = [[Melodic death metal]]
| years_active      = 1995−present
| label             = {{flatlist|
*[[Century Media Records|Century Media]]
*[[Regain Records|Wrong Again]]
}}
| website           = {{URL|www.archenemy.net}}
| current_members   = *[[Michael Amott]]
*[[Daniel Erlandsson]]
*[[Sharlee D'Angelo]]
*[[Alissa White-Gluz]]
*[[Joey Concepcion]]
| past_members      = *Nick Cordle
*[[Angela Gossow]]
*[[Christopher Amott]]
*[[Fredrik Åkesson]]
*[[Martin Bengtsson (musician)|Martin Bengtsson]]
*[[Peter Wildoer]]
*[[Johan Liiva]]
*[[Jeff Loomis]]
}}

'''Arch Enemy''' is a Swedish [[melodic death metal]] band, originally a [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] from [[Halmstad]], formed in 1995. Its members were in bands such as [[Carcass (band)|Carcass]], [[Armageddon (Swedish band)|Armageddon]], [[Carnage (band)|Carnage]], [[Mercyful Fate]], [[Spiritual Beggars]], [[The Agonist]], [[Nevermore]], and [[Eucharist (band)|Eucharist]]. It was founded by [[Carcass (band)|Carcass]] guitarist [[Michael Amott]] along with [[Johan Liiva]], who were both originally from the [[death metal]] band [[Carnage (band)|Carnage]]. The band has released eleven [[studio album]]s, three [[live album]]s, three [[video album]]s and four [[Extended play|EPs]]. The band was originally fronted by Johan Liiva, who was replaced by German vocalist [[Angela Gossow]] in 2000. Gossow left the band in March 2014, subsequently becoming the group's manager, and was replaced by Canadian vocalist [[Alissa White-Gluz]].

==History==

===Early years and ''Black Earth'' (1995–1997)===
Arch Enemy was formed in 1995 by Michael Amott, and the debut album ''[[Black Earth (Arch Enemy album)|Black Earth]]'' was recorded during nine days in [[Studio Fredman]]<ref>[https://www.archenemy.net/en/news News]. archenemy.net. "When I first got Arch Enemy together in 1995 and we recorded the first album “Black Earth” during 9 hectic days at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg [...]"</ref> and released by the now defunct [[Regain Records|Wrong Again Records]] in 1996.

===''Stigmata'', ''Burning Bridges'', and Gossow (1998–2000)===
[[File:Arch Enemy (Erlandsson) 01.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9|Drummer Daniel Erlandsson]]
After the release of ''Black Earth'' the band switched labels, signing a contract with [[Century Media Records|Century Media]]. In 1998 Arch Enemy released ''[[Stigmata (Arch Enemy album)|Stigmata]]'', for which bassist Martin Bengtsson and drummer Peter Wildoer joined the band. The album gained a wider audience and popularity in [[Europe]] and [[United States|America]]. This was also the first Arch Enemy album to be released worldwide.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}

In 1999, [[Sharlee D'Angelo]] (ex-[[King Diamond]], ex-[[Mercyful Fate]]) assumed the role of Arch Enemy's bassist, and Daniel Erlandsson ([[Eucharist (band)|Eucharist]], ex-[[Carcass (band)|Carcass]]) was again recruited as the drummer. ''[[Burning Bridges (Arch Enemy album)|Burning Bridges]]'' was released, and was followed by the live album ''[[Burning Japan Live 1999]]''. During the touring-cycle for ''Burning Bridges'', D'Angelo was temporarily replaced twice; first by [[Dick Lövgren]] ([[Meshuggah]], ex-[[Armageddon (Swedish band)|Armageddon]]) and then by Roger Nilsson (ex-[[Spiritual Beggars]], [[Firebird (band)|Firebird]], [[The Quill (band)|the Quill]]).{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}

In November 2000, vocalist Johan Liiva left and was replaced by German death metal vocalist [[Angela Gossow]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Interview: Arch Enemy with Angela Gossow |url=https://metalbite.com/interviews/297/arch-enemy-with-angela-gossow-vocals|date=2002-05-29|access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Metal Bite|language=en}}</ref>

===''Wages of Sin'' and ''Anthems of Rebellion'' (2001–2004)===
The first album with songs featuring Gossow was ''[[Wages of Sin]]'', released in 2001. In December of the same year, Arch Enemy took part in the "Japan's Beast Feast 2002" concert, playing alongside [[Slayer]] and [[Motörhead]].

''[[Anthems of Rebellion]]'' was released in 2003 and brought some innovations, such as the use of a second voice singing in harmony; such as in the "End of the Line" and "Dehumanization" tracks. In November of the following year, the band released the [[extended play|EP]] ''[[Dead Eyes See No Future]]'', which featured live recordings, along with covers of [[Manowar (band)|Manowar]], [[Megadeth]] and [[Carcass (band)|Carcass]] songs. In June 2004, the band embarked upon yet another Japan tour.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/arch-enemy-japanese-support-acts-announced/|title=ARCH ENEMY: Japanese Support Acts Announced |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=2004-06-05|access-date=2009-08-10}}</ref>

===''Doomsday Machine'' (2004–2006)===
In June 2005, Arch Enemy finished the recording for their sixth album, ''[[Doomsday Machine (album)|Doomsday Machine]]''. In July 2005, guitarist Christopher Amott left the band in order to focus on his personal life. He was temporarily replaced by guitarist [[Gus G.]] (ex-[[Ozzy Osbourne]], [[Firewind]]) and then by [[Fredrik Åkesson]] ([[Opeth]], ex-[[Talisman]]) in September 2005. Christopher returned on a permanent basis in March 2007, shortly before the band entered the studio to begin recording their new album with producer [[Fredrik Nordström]] (who had previously worked with the band on their first four albums).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=69181 |title=Arch Enemy: Guitarist Christopher Amott Rejoins The Fold |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=2007-03-22 |access-date=2010-08-22}}</ref> Åkesson went on to become [[Opeth]]'s new lead guitarist in May 2007.

===''Rise of the Tyrant'' (2007–2008)===
[[File:Arch-Enemy-performing-live-at-Norway-Rock-Festival-2009.jpg|thumb|right|Arch Enemy performing live at [[Norway Rock Festival]] in 2009]]
Arch Enemy's seventh album, entitled ''[[Rise of the Tyrant]]'' was released on 24 September 2007 in Europe and 25 September 2007 in the United States. ''Rise of the Tyrant'' debuted at number 84 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart. This surpassed the ''Doomsday Machine'' chart entry, making it the band's highest charting effort to date. Gossow said the new album has more emotion and less double vocals, as well as less vocal processing, yielding a more "raw" presentation.<ref name="archofficial">{{cite news |url=http://www.archenemy.net/news/2007/05/angela_gossow_offers_update_fr.php#more |title=Angela Gossow offers update from the studio (incl. video). |first=Angela |last=Gossow |publisher=Archenemy.net |date=2007-03-16 |access-date=2010-08-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070618043617/http://www.archenemy.net/news/2007/05/angela_gossow_offers_update_fr.php#more |archive-date=2007-06-18}}</ref>

Arch Enemy played the Bloodstock Open Air Festival in August 2007, between [[Sabbat (English band)|Sabbat]] and [[In Flames]].<ref name="bloodstock">{{cite news |url=http://www.bloodstock.uk.com |title=Bloodstock Heavy Metal Festivals |publisher=Bloodstock.uk |access-date=2010-08-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100822180637/http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/ |archive-date=22 August 2010 |url-status=live}}</ref> They then performed on the Black Crusade tour at the end of 2007 with [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]], [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]], [[DragonForce]] and [[Shadows Fall]].

On 8 March 2008 Arch Enemy filmed a live show in Tokyo, Japan for the live DVD ''[[Tyrants of the Rising Sun]]''.<ref name="japan">{{cite news |url=http://www.creativeman.co.jp/archives/2008/arch_shadow/archenemy.html |title=Arch Enemy's Audio Message for Japanese Fans |publisher=creativeman productions |date=2008-03-05 |access-date=2008-03-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006182426/http://www.creativeman.co.jp/archives/2008/arch_shadow/archenemy.html |archive-date=2011-10-06}}</ref> Arch Enemy also co-headlined the "Defenders of the Faith" tour in April 2008 with [[Opeth]], while [[DevilDriver]] and [[3 Inches of Blood]] opened for them. They then headlined the "Tyranny and Bloodshred" tour in May 2008 with [[Dark Tranquillity]], [[Divine Heresy]], and [[Firewind]] as supporting acts.

===''The Root of All Evil'' (2009–2010)===
A compilation album titled ''[[The Root of All Evil (album)|The Root of All Evil]]'' was released on 28 September 2009 in Europe, 30 September in Japan, and 6 October in the United States.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.archenemy.net/news.php |title=Merci Beaucoup, France and Luxembourg – Arch Enemy Tour Recap |publisher=Archenemy.net |date=2007-03-16 |access-date=2010-08-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626053139/http://www.archenemy.net/news.php |archive-date=2010-06-26}}</ref> ''[[The Root of All Evil (album)|The Root of All Evil]]'' features twelve re-recorded songs spanning the band's career before Gossow joined as vocalist, with some material pre-dating D'Angelo as their bassist.<ref name="munder">{{cite news |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=39147 |title=Arch Enemy Plans To Re-Record Album Of Early Material, ... |first=Martin |last=Popoff |publisher=MetalUnderground.com |date=2008-09-22 |access-date=2010-08-22}}</ref><ref name="root-evil">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122425 |title=ARCH ENEMY: 'The Root Of All Evil' Coming This Fall |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=2009-06-23 |access-date=2010-08-22}}</ref> In the first half of 2009, the band toured [[Europe]] and [[South America]], and then played at the annual "[[Dubai Desert Rock Festival]]" alongside [[Opeth]], [[Chimaira]], and [[Motörhead]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=104781|title=Dubai Desert Rock Festival 2009 attendance press release |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=2008-09-15|access-date=2008-10-06| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080925215509/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=104781| archive-date= 25 September 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=109574 |title=Motorhead to Headline Dubai Desert Rock Festival |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=2008-11-25 |access-date=2010-08-22}}</ref><ref name="gulfnews">{{cite news |url=http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/General/10292458.html |title=Metal lives at Dubai's Desert Rock festival |first=Shyama |last=Kumar |publisher=Gulfnews.com |date=2009-03-07 |access-date=2009-03-17 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090310075553/http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/General/10292458.html |archive-date=10 March 2009 |url-status=live}}</ref> Following the release of ''The Root of All Evil'' on 28 September 2009, the band embarked on an [[Asia]]n and [[Australia]]n tour, which included their first visit to [[New Zealand]]. The tour started at the "Loud Park festival" in [[Japan]] on 17 October supplementing other acts including [[Megadeth]], [[Judas Priest]], [[Slayer]], [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]], [[Rob Zombie]] and [[Children of Bodom]]. They also toured in [[South Korea]] on 25 October headlining at the Melon AX Hall in Seoul.

===''Khaos Legions'' and Christopher's second departure (2011–2013)===
[[File:Arch Enemy-Live-Metaltown 2011.jpg|right|thumb|Arch Enemy performing live at [[Metaltown]] Festival 2011]]
According to a September 2010 interview with [[Angela Gossow]], Arch Enemy entered the studio on 1 December to begin recording their eighth album, ''[[Khaos Legions]]'', for a release in June 2011, according to the band's website.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=146785 |title=ARCH ENEMY To Enter Studio In December |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=2009-09-28 |access-date=2009-09-29}}</ref> The first single from the album was released on the [[Century Media]] website on 31 March entitled "Yesterday is Dead and Gone". The album was released on 31 May 2011. On 12 December the band announced that they would be filming a show in Cologne the following day for an upcoming live DVD entitled "World Khaos Tour".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://archenemy.net/2011/ |title=ARCH ENEMY - FILM COLOGNE SHOW ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13TH! |publisher=archenemy.net |date=2011-12-12 |access-date=2011-12-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111216032715/http://archenemy.net/2011/ |archive-date=2011-12-16}}</ref>

On 3 March 2012 it was announced on the band's Facebook page that Christopher Amott had once again departed from the band. He was replaced by Nick Cordle from [[Arsis]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Christopher Amott and Arch Enemy part ways |url=https://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/arch-enemy/arch-enemy-and-christopher-amott-part-ways-recruit-replacement/398760443471947 |publisher=Arch Enemy [[Facebook]] |date=5 March 2012}}</ref> Arch Enemy released their third music video from [[Khaos Legions]] on 25 April 2012 for "Under Black Flags We March". Not only does Nick Cordle appear in the video, he also recorded a new guitar solo, making this his debut track with the band.

===Gossow's departure and ''War Eternal'' (2013–2015)===
On 3 March 2014 the band revealed their ninth album would be titled ''[[War Eternal]]'', released in June 2014.

On 17 March 2014, Gossow released a statement announcing her departure from the group and welcoming her replacement, former vocalist of Canadian [[metalcore]] band [[the Agonist]], [[Alissa White-Gluz]]. In the statement, she wrote that while she had enjoyed her time with the group, it was time for her to move on, be with her family and pursue other interests. Gossow did confirm that she would remain Arch Enemy's business manager and would be "passing the torch to the super talented Alissa White-Gluz, whom I've known as a dear friend and a superb vocalist for many years. I always thought she deserved a chance to shine – and now she's getting it. Just like I got that chance back in 2001."<ref name="metalhammer">{{cite magazine |title=Angela Gossow Leaves Arch Enemy |url=http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news/2014-03-17/angela-gossow-leaves-arch-enemy |magazine=[[Metal Hammer]] |date=17 March 2014}}</ref>

White-Gluz also released a statement saying: "I am very honored and happy to announce a new chapter in my life and musical career. ''Wages of Sin'' was the first metal album I ever bought, and it was love at first listen. It is not often that you get a phone call from your favorite band asking you to join! I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such amazingly talented musicians whom I also consider great friends. I look forward to being able to write and perform at a whole new level now with Arch Enemy! Music is forever, metal is limitless and this is only the beginning!"<ref name="metalhammer"/>

During Arch Enemy's North American tour in support of their album ''[[War Eternal]]'', guitarist Nick Cordle left the band on 10 November 2014. Specifically, he left the stage with only a few songs remaining in the set during the show at San Francisco's Regency Ballroom.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU89j76u7fA |title=Arch Enemy – Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction? |website=Loudwire |date=13 September 2017 |access-date=2022-05-31}}</ref> Christopher Amott temporarily re-joined the band for the remainder of the tour, while famed guitarist [[Jeff Loomis]] (formerly of [[Nevermore]]) was announced as the official replacement and joined the band for their European tour with [[Kreator]] and subsequent events.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/wow-arch-enemy-announce-new-guitarist-jeff-loomis |title=Wow: ARCH ENEMY Announce New Guitarist Jeff Loomis |website=MetalInjection.net |date=17 November 2014 |access-date=2014-11-22}}</ref>

=== New project Black Earth (2016–2017) ===
On 22 January 2016, the founding members of Arch Enemy formed a side project named Black Earth. Consisting of former members Liiva and Christopher Amott, and current members Daniel Erlandsson, Michael Amott, and Sharlee D'Angelo, the band played a sold out Japan tour in May 2016 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of both Arch Enemy and the release of their debut album, ''Black Earth'', they only performed songs from the band's first three albums.<ref>[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-and-current-members-of-arch-enemy-reunite-in-black-earth/ Former And Current Members Of Arch Enemy Reunite In Black Earth - Blabbermouth.net<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

=== ''Will to Power'' (2016–2019) ===
On 26 August 2016, it was announced that Arch Enemy was working on their tenth studio album which would be released in 2017.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://bravewords.com/news/arch-enemy-aiming-to-release-new-album-in-september-2017-well-take-our-sweet-ass-time-because-if-its-good-its-good-but-if-its-not-well-keep-on-working-says-bassist-sharlee-d-angelo|title=ARCH ENEMY Aiming To Release New Album In September 2017; "We'll Take Our Sweet Ass Time, Because If It's Good It's Good, But If It's Not We'll Keep On Working,"Says Bassist Sharlee D'Angelo|magazine=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles]]|date=28 August 2016|access-date=28 August 2016}}</ref> On 22 May 2017, the band revealed that the album would be entitled ''[[Will to Power (Arch Enemy album)|Will to Power]]'', to be released on 8 September 2017 by [[Century Media Records]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/arch-enemy-to-release-will-to-power-album-in-september/ |title=ARCH ENEMY To Release 'Will To Power' Album In September |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=22 May 2017 |access-date=2 August 2017}}</ref>

The first single, "The World Is Yours", was released on 14 July 2017, along with a music video that gained more than 1.1 million views on YouTube in the first two days.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://loudwire.com/arch-enemy-new-video-the-world-is-yours|title=Arch Enemy Unveil Music Video for Anthemic New Track "The World Is Yours"|magazine=[[Loudwire]]|first=John|last=Hill|date=14 July 2017|access-date=2 August 2017}}</ref>

On 2 August 2017, the band announced a co-headlining North American tour with [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]] in fall 2017 with [[While She Sleeps]] and [[Fit for an Autopsy]] as support acts.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/trivium-and-arch-enemy-to-join-forces-for-north-american-tour-blabbermouth-net-presale-available/ |title=TRIVIUM And ARCH ENEMY To Join Forces For North American Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available |website=Blabbermouth.net |date=2017-08-02 |access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref>

In an October 2018 interview, Michael Amott announced that he has been "writing a little bit here and there" and has "a few new ideas" for the next Arch Enemy album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/michael-amott-has-a-few-new-ideas-already-for-arch-enemys-next-album/ |title=MICHAEL AMOTT Has 'A Few New Ideas Already For' ARCH ENEMY's Next Album |website=Blabbermouth.net |date=2018-10-23 |access-date=2018-10-26}}</ref>

=== ''Covered in Blood'' (2019) ===
On 18 January 2019, Arch Enemy released ''[[Covered in Blood (Arch Enemy album)|Covered in Blood]]'', a compilation album of songs covered over the years.

=== European tour, ''Deceivers,'' and Jeff Loomis' departure (2020–2023) ===
[[File:Arch Enemy Rockharz 2023 29.jpg|thumb|left|Arch Enemy performing live at Rockharz in 2023]]
On 30 November 2020, Arch Enemy announced their participation in the European Siege Tour 2021 with [[Behemoth (band)|Behemoth]], [[Carcass (band)|Carcass]] and [[Unto Others (band)|Unto Others]] (later postponed to 2022).<ref>{{cite web |title=EUROPEAN TOUR 2021! - Arch Enemy |url=https://www.archenemy.net/en/news/249-european-tour-2021 |access-date=2021-01-16 |website=www.archenemy.net}}</ref> On 21 October 2021, Arch Enemy premiered the music video for their new single "Deceiver, Deceiver".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/news/arch-enemy-deceiver-deceiver |title=Arch Enemy debut Deceiver, Deceiver, their first original music in four years |website=Guitar World |date=2021-10-22 |access-date=2022-01-09}}</ref> On 9 December 2021, they released a music video for another single, "House of Mirrors".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/arch-enemys-new-single-house-of-mirrors-is-a-melodeath-take-on-iron-maiden-style-epic-metal |title=Arch Enemy's new single House Of Mirrors is a melodeath take on Iron Maiden-style epic metal |website=www.loudersound.com |date=2021-12-10 |access-date=2022-01-09}}</ref> On 27 January 2022, Arch Enemy announced their eleventh album, entitled ''[[Deceivers (Arch Enemy album)|Deceivers]]'', released on 12 August 2022 (originally announced for 29 July 2022, but later postponed).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Brannigan|first=Paul|date=2022-01-28|title=Arch Enemy announce eleventh studio album Deceivers|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/arch-enemy-announce-eleventh-studio-album-deceivers|access-date=2022-02-01|website=loudersound|language=en}}</ref> Along with the album announcement came the third single "Handshake with Hell", with yet another music video. The song was listed as [[Loudwire]]'s "best metal/rock song" of 2022, after "[[We'll Be Back]]" by [[Megadeth]]. On 22 April 2022, the band announced the fourth single from the new album, "Sunset over the Empire", released on 20 May 2022, digitally and as a limited 7" vinyl with a B-side "The Judging Eyes", an instrumental remake of "You Will Know My Name" from 2014’s ''[[War Eternal]]''. On 11 July 2022, came the fifth single announcement - "In the Eye of the Storm", out on 14 July 2022.

[[File:HF2023ArchEnemy 04.jpg|thumb|upright|Frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz at [[Hellfest]] in 2023]]
On 30 December 2023, Loomis left Arch Enemy on good terms to "enter a new chapter in [his] life." [[Joey Concepcion]] - who had previously filled in for Loomis for Arch Enemy's shows at [[Summer Breeze Open Air]] and [[Elbriot]] in 2018 - was announced as his replacement.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kennelty |first1=Greg |title=Arch Enemy Splits With Jeff Loomis |url=https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/arch-enemy-splits-with-jeff-loomis |website=Metal Injection |date=30 December 2023 |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref> Concepcion's first tour with the band was the [[Deceivers Asia Tour]] which took place in April and May 2024, and was the final tour of the ''Deceivers'' album cycle.
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=== ''Blood Dynasty'' (2024–present) ===
On 31 July 2024, Arch Enemy surprised fans with an unannounced single and music video "Dream Stealer", the first new track since the ''[[Deceivers (Arch Enemy album)|Deceivers]]'' album in 2022. On 4 October 2024, the band announced that their twelfth album, ''[[Blood Dynasty]]'', would be released on 28 March 2025.<ref>{{cite web|author=Merlin Alderslade|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/arch-enemy-blood-dynasty-announcement|title="This pushes the boundaries of what we've done before." Arch Enemy announce new album Blood Dynasty|magazine=[[Metal Hammer]]|access-date=October 4, 2024|date=October 4, 2024}}</ref> The album's second single "Liars & Thieves" was debuted on the [[Rising from the North]] tour, and released along with an official music video on 17 October. A third single, "Blood Dynasty", was announced on 27 November 2024 with a release scheduled for one week later.

One week after concluding the Rising from the North tour, Arch Enemy embarked on their [[Largo Camino Al Inframundo...]] tour, performing 18 shows across the country of [[Mexico]]. This was the second tour of the ''Blood Dynasty'' album cycle, and the most extensive Mexican tour of their career.

On 25 November 2024, it was announced that Arch Enemy would be headlining the [[European Blood Dynasty 2025 Tour]] in October and November 2025,<ref name="ebdannouncement">{{cite web|url=https://knotfest.com/blogs/news/arch-enemy-announces-eu-blood-dynasty-2025-tour-dates|title=Arch Enemy Announces EU "Blood Dynasty" 2025 Tour Dates|website=knotfest.com|date=November 25, 2024|access-date=December 20, 2024}}</ref> with support acts [[Amorphis]], [[Eluveitie]] and [[Gatecreeper]]. Ticket sales for this tour began on 27 November 2024.

On 18 December 2024, it was announced that Arch Enemy would be headlining the [[North American Blood Dynasty 2025 Tour]] in April and May 2025,<ref name="nabdannouncement">{{cite web|url=https://www.sonicperspectives.com/news/arch-enemy-announce-spring-2025-north-american-headline-tour-with-fit-for-an-autopsy-baest-thrown-into-exile/?utm_content=cmp-true|title=ARCH ENEMY Announce Spring 2025 North American Headline Tour With FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, BAEST & THROWN INTO EXILE|website=sonicperspectives.com|date=December 18, 2024|access-date=December 20, 2024}}</ref> with support acts [[Fit for an Autopsy]], [[Baest|BAEST]] and [[Thrown into Exile]]. General ticket sales for this tour began on 20 December 2024.

==Musical style==
Arch Enemy's musical style has been classified as [[melodic death metal]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Law |first=Sam |title=Kreator plus: Arch Enemy, Shining, Marty Friedman |magazine=[[Kerrang!]] |date=17 January 2015 |issue= 1551 |page=50 |quote=Rejuvenated [[melo-death]] crew Arch Enemy bring the first metal punch tonight...}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-root-of-all-evil-mw0000828179 | title=Arch Enemy - The Root of All Evil | website=[[Allmusic]] | access-date=6 September 2015 | author=Freeman, phil}}</ref> [[AllMusic]] critic Steve Huey describes the band's sound as a "blend [of] [[Progressive metal|progressive]] and [[death metal]] influences."<ref name="allmusic-biography">{{cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/arch-enemy-mn0000597314/biography | title=Arch Enemy - biography | website=[[Allmusic]] | access-date=6 September 2015 | author=Huey, Steve}}</ref> Earlier albums, such as ''[[Burning Bridges (Arch Enemy album)|Burning Bridges]]'', while still classified as melodic death metal, are more centered around classic death metal.<ref name=allmusic>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/burning-bridges-r424121/review |title=Review: Arch Enemy - Burning Bridges |last=Huey |first=Steve |work=[[Allmusic]] |publisher=[[All Media Guide]] |access-date=5 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110824222025/http://www.allmusic.com/album/burning-bridges-r424121/review |archive-date=24 August 2011}}</ref> [[Invisible Oranges]] described the band's sound as "sort of a watered-down version" of  [[Carcass (band)|Carcass]]'s 1993 album ''[[Heartwork]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Invisible Oranges |title=Carcass - Heartwork |url=https://www.invisibleoranges.com/carcass-heartwork/ |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Invisible Oranges - The Metal Blog |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Band members==
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Arch Enemy Full Force 2019 13.jpg|Michael Amott
Arch Enemy Full Force 2019 01.jpg|Daniel Erlandsson
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'''Current members'''
* [[Michael Amott]] − guitars, backing vocals <small>(1995–present)</small>, bass <small>(1995–1997, 1998)</small>
* [[Daniel Erlandsson]] − drums, keyboards <small>(1995–1997, 1998–present)</small>
* [[Sharlee D'Angelo]] − bass <small>(1998–present)</small>
* [[Alissa White-Gluz]] − lead vocals <small>(2014–present)</small>
* [[Joey Concepcion]] − guitars, backing vocals <small>(2023–present; substitute 2018)</small>
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'''Former members'''
* [[Christopher Amott]] − guitars, backing vocals <small>(1995–2005, 2007–2012, touring member 2014, guest 2015, 2016)</small>
* [[Johan Liiva]] − lead vocals <small>(1995−2000, guest 2015)</small>
* [[Martin Bengtsson (musician)|Martin Bengtsson]] − bass <small>(1997–1998)</small>
* [[Peter Wildoer]] − drums <small>(1997–1998)</small>
* [[Angela Gossow]] − lead vocals <small>(2000–2014)</small>
* [[Fredrik Åkesson]] − guitars, backing vocals <small>(2005–2007)</small>
* Nick Cordle − guitars, backing vocals <small>(2012–2014)</small>
* [[Jeff Loomis]] − guitars, backing vocals <small>(2014−2023)</small>
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==Discography==
{{main|Arch Enemy discography}}
* ''[[Black Earth (Arch Enemy album)|Black Earth]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Stigmata (Arch Enemy album)|Stigmata]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Burning Bridges (Arch Enemy album)|Burning Bridges]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Wages of Sin]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Anthems of Rebellion]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Doomsday Machine (album)|Doomsday Machine]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Rise of the Tyrant]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Khaos Legions]]'' (2011)
* ''[[War Eternal]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Will to Power (Arch Enemy album)|Will to Power]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Deceivers (album)|Deceivers]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Blood Dynasty]]'' (2025)

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
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* [https://www.archenemy.net/ Official website]
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