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Halmstad, Sweden (1996 – present)
Arch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Halmstad, Sweden, formed in 1996. Founded by Carcass guitarist Michael Amott along with Johan Liiva, both originally from the influential death metal band Carnage. The band has released seven studio albums, a live album (Burning Japan Live 1999), two DVDs and three EPs. The band was originally fronted by Johan Liiva, who was replaced by Angela Gossow as lead vocalist in 2000
Arch Enemy, the brainchild of Michael Amott (Carcass, Carnage, and Spiritual Beggars) was originally assembled when Michael Amott left Carcass. Guitarists Michael Amott and younger brother Christopher Amott (Armageddon) joined with vocalist Johan Liiva (ex-Carnage, Furbowl, Furbowl|Devourment) and then-session drummer Daniel Erlandsson (Eucharist) in what Michael Amott called “an attempt to merge melody with aggression and technicality.”
The band’s debut, entitled Black Earth was recorded at Studio Fredman and released by the now defunct Wrong Again Records in 1996. It obtained a fair amount of success in Japan, achieving MTV rotation with their first single “Bury Me an Angel”, as well as moderate success in Sweden. At this point, Arch Enemy was more of a “solo effort” than a full band: Michael Amott wrote all the songs himself, and even played bass guitar on the album, contrary to the album’s liner notes, which listed vocalist Johan Liiva as handling bass duties. Amott later revealed that he had the credits listed that way to make the album seem more of a “band” effort.
Arch Enemy, the brainchild of Michael Amott (Carcass, Carnage, and Spiritual Beggars) was originally assembled when Michael Amott left Carcass. Guitarists Michael Amott and younger brother Christopher Amott (Armageddon) joined with vocalist Johan Liiva (ex-Carnage, Furbowl, Furbowl|Devourment) and then-session drummer Daniel Erlandsson (Eucharist) in what Michael Amott called “an attempt to merge melody with aggression and technicality.”
The band’s debut, entitled Black Earth was recorded at Studio Fredman and released by the now defunct Wrong Again Records in 1996. It obtained a fair amount of success in Japan, achieving MTV rotation with their first single “Bury Me an Angel”, as well as moderate success in Sweden. At this point, Arch Enemy was more of a “solo effort” than a full band: Michael Amott wrote all the songs himself, and even played bass guitar on the album, contrary to the album’s liner notes, which listed vocalist Johan Liiva as handling bass duties. Amott later revealed that he had the credits listed that way to make the album seem more of a “band” effort.
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Plasmaterial wrote:
Their first three albums > their last three albums [2] Arch Enemy really has lost the edge they had back in spades back then.
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Wantedblood wrote:
Arch Enemy is fucking gay, just like all melodic death metal bands.
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Yesterdaystea wrote:
but i'm here
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nnnienke wrote:
Keep calm and yesterday is dead and gone.
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Lestarstrauss wrote:
UNDER BLACK FLAGS WE MARCH
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xstangerx wrote:
City of the Dead - 666 !
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neoxx07 wrote:
first 4 albums are the best. after that...i dont know. regular i think
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WasNotWhyNot wrote:
Michael Amott is far more attractive than Angela Gossow. <- word
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Inquisitor83 wrote:
One hell of a gig last night at The Circus, Helsinki. THANKS ENEMY!!!
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carlosmachete wrote:
the new album is so stupid
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BeddaSh wrote:
No Gods, No Masters \m/
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Pankriotit wrote:
Awesome show in Moscow! [4]
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deth_from_above wrote:
Awesome show in Moscow! [3]
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SomniumAutumnus wrote:
Awesome show in Moscow! [2]
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VitunHipit wrote:
Their first three albums > their last three albums
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WowPinkyWubbzy wrote:
http://www.lastfm.es/music/Arch+Enemy/+images/61449195 ♥
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Blizzard_jedi wrote:
Awesome show in Moscow!
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porrapeter wrote:
Angela >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Johan [13]
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NapalmEater wrote:
Michael Amott is far more attractive than Angela Gossow. And stop putting pictures of Angela as the main picture, because Amott owns the band. Not her.
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Atharjatha wrote:
Interview with Angela - http://www.facebook.com/bloodartmusic
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Mar
10
World Khaos Tour
Circo Volador, Ciudad de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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Mar
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festival méditerranéen de la guitare
La Coupole d’el Menzah, Tunis, Tunisia
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Mar
25
Arch Enemy
Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg, Germany
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ARCH ENEMY JAPAN TOUR 2012!
22 Nov 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/archenemy
Arch Enemy have confirmed a long-awaited headline tour of
Japan, scheduled for April 2012.
Michael Amott comments: "It's not a very well guarded secret
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ARCH ENEMY JAPAN TOUR 2012!
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