Overview Of Arch Enemy

Arch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Halmstad, founded in 1995 by guitarists Michael Amott and Christopher Amott. The band has released ten studio albums, two live albums, three video albums and three EPs. The band's current line-up consists of vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, guitarists Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis, bassist Sharlee D'Angelo and drummer Daniel Erlandsson.

History Of Arch Enemy

The brothers Michael and Christopher Amott formed Arch Enemy in 1995. They were joined by vocalist Johan Liiva, bassist Martin Bengtsson, and drummer Peter Wildoer. Their debut album Black Earth was released in 1996 by Wrong Again Records. In 1998 the band released Stigmata, their second studio album. This album featured new vocalist Angela Gossow and new bassist Sharlee D'Angelo.

Artistry And Style

Arch Enemy is a melodic death metal band. Their style of metal is characterized by fast guitar riffs, solos, blast beats and growled vocals. Their sound has been described as a mix of thrash metal and death metal. They are known for their aggressive sound and progressive approach to songwriting.

Discography

Arch Enemy has released ten studio albums, two live albums, three video albums and three EPs. Their most successful album was 2005's Doomsday Machine which debuted at number 48 on the Billboard 200 chart. Other notable releases include Wages of Sin (2001), Rise of the Tyrant (2007), Khaos Legions (2011) and War Eternal (2014).

Members

Arch Enemy's current line-up consists of vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, guitarists Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis, bassist Sharlee D'Angelo and drummer Daniel Erlandsson.