Arch Enemy

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- Doomsday Machine
- Released 2005

- Rise Of The Tyrant
- Released 2007

- Wages Of Sin
- Released 2007

- Anthems Of Rebellion
- Released 2003

biography

Formed by ex-Carnage, Carcass, and Candlemass guitarist Michael Amott (concurrently of Spiritual Beggars) with his brother Christopher (Armageddon), Arch Enemy took a straight-ahead approach to death metal reminiscent of Entombed or late-period Carcass, blending catchy, classic-style metal riffs with crushing grooves for an intense yet accessible sound. The group's charter lineup was rounded out by bassist/vocalist Johan Liiva (Carnage, Furbowl) and drummer Daniel Erlandsson (Eucharist, session work for In Flames); they released their debut album, Black Earth, in 1996. For their second album, 1998's Stigmata, Armageddon bassist Martin Bengtsson took over those duties from vocalist Liiva, while Armageddon drummer Peter Wildoer sat in for Erlandsson. More personnel turnover ensued, as Mercyful Fate reunion bassist Sharlee D'Angelo (also formerly of Witchery and Dismember) joined up for 1999's Burning Bridges, which also featured the return of Erlandsson. Wages of Sin from 2001 found Johan Liiva departing and replaced by Angela Gossow. After touring extensively across Europe and Japan, the band returned to the studio and released Anthems of Rebellion in 2003. The EP Dead Eyes See No Future was released by the end of the year and featured a mix of cover versions and live tracks. The album Doomsday Machine landed in July of 2005 right as guitarist Christopher Amott announced he was leaving the band. Former Tiamat member Fredrik Åkesson replaced him. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

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- - Need a picture for Zune!
  - - By StormArchion
    - 9/19/2009 00:53:08
  - THis is my favorite band, and they seem to have no zune support! Ugh, and I hate I pods.
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- - Solid metal female vocalist
  - - By XinZPaNdA
    - 7/31/2009 18:38:31
  - Most woman can't pull off metal worth a damn. Lacuna Coil is a great example of this, but Angela does a pretty sick job.
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- - numdadone
  - - By numdadone
    - 7/6/2009 03:14:30
  - Anyone besides me over forty and thinks they rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Been a fan for years and even own autographed stuff from them..wish they would come to alaska:(Angela kicks ASS!!!!!!!!
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- - thanks for the great music!
  - - By Crimsonphire
    - 3/13/2009 03:42:14
  - Metal On!
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- - blood on your hands
  - - By Mack9999
    - 2/22/2009 03:23:35
  - when i fucking heard blood on your hands i fucking creamed my jeans
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