Arch Enemy is the death metal brainchild of guitarist
Michael Amott. Formed in 1996, the band has released 10 studio albums, including
their newest one War Eternal which was released June 10th. With the
departure of their singer Angela Gossow, who growled for them for 14 years, newcomer
Alissa White-Gluz took over growling duties without missing a beat. Her vocal
approach is uncompromising death metal at its best and from a female vocalist
at that. Michael Amott knows how to write a killer riff and bring melody and
destruction all at the same time. The haunting beginning of “Time is Black”
sends chills down my spine before it kicks in and the metal begins. There is
also a string section towards the end to add to the atmosphere of an already
great song. “No More Regrets” is another
stand out track and based on the album as a whole, there is nothing to regret!!
Every song packs a punch with amazing guitar work, haunting melodies, a rhythm section
that shakes the earth, and vocals that kick you in the head, but leaving you
asking for more. If you buy the deluxe version, it comes with a cover song of “Shadow
on the Wall” originally by Mike Oldfield, an Arch Enemy patch and sticker. This
is an awesome album and I would highly suggest it to anyone who likes death
metal and killer guitar riffs with a great combination of melody. If nothing else, listen to it to hear the
amazing guitar work throughout the whole thing.
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