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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| Name = Arch Enemy
| Img = Arch enemy patronaat.JPG
| Img_capt = Arch Enemy in 2006 with former guitarist [[Fredrik Åkesson]] (far right)
| Img_size = 250
| Landscape = yes
| Background = group_or_band
| Alias =
| Origin = [[Halmstad]], [[Sweden]]
| Genre = [[Melodic death metal]]<br>[[Thrash metal]]<ref>http://www.tartareandesire.com/bands/Arch_Enemy/129/</ref>
| Years_active = 1996−present
| Label = [[Century Media]]<br />[[Wrong Again Records|W.A.R. Records]]
| Associated_acts = [[Armageddon (band)|Armageddon]], [[Candlemass]], [[Carcass (band)|Carcass]], [[Carnage (band)|Carnage]], [[Dismember (band)|Dismember]], [[Eucharist (band)|Eucharist]], [[In Flames]], [[Liers in Wait]], [[Megadeth]], [[Opeth]], [[Mercyful Fate]], [[Spiritual Beggars]], [[Witchery (band)|Witchery]]
| URL = [http://archenemy.net archenemy.net]
| Current_members = [[Angela Gossow]]<br />[[Michael Amott]]<br />[[Christopher Amott]]<br />[[Sharlee D'Angelo]]<br />[[Daniel Erlandsson]]
| Past_members = See: [[#Former members|Former members section]]
}}
'''Arch Enemy''' is a [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[melodic death metal]] band, formed in 1996 by [[Carcass (band)|Carcass]] guitarist [[Michael Amott]] along with [[Johan Liiva]], both originally from influential [[death metal]] band, [[Carnage (band)|Carnage]]. The band has released seven studio [[album]]s, a [[live album]], three [[Extended play|EP]]s, and a [[DVD]] ([[Live Apocalypse]]). The band was originally fronted by [[Johan Liiva]]; frontwoman [[Angela Gossow ]] joined as lead vocalist in 2001.
==History==
===With Johan Liiva (1996–2000)===
Arch Enemy, the brainchild of [[Michael Amott]] (ex-[[Carcass (band)|Carcass]], [[Carnage (band)|Carnage]] and [[Spiritual Beggars]]) was originally assembled when Michael Amott left Carcass. Guitarists Michael Amott and younger brother [[Christopher Amott]] ([[Armageddon (band)|Armageddon]]) joined forces with vocalist [[Johan Liiva]] (ex-Carnage, Furbowl, Furbowl|Devourment) and then-session drummer [[Daniel Erlandsson]] ([[Eucharist (band)|Eucharist]]) in what Michael Amott called "an attempt to merge melody with aggression and technicality."
The band's debut, entitled ''[[Black Earth (Arch Enemy)|Black Earth]]'', was 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. Many consider it to be the band's most aggressive album, a trait that was softened to some degree on its following releases, but never abandoned.
After the release of ''Black Earth'' the band switched labels, signing a contract with [[Century Media]]. In 1998 Arch Enemy released ''[[Stigmata (album)|Stigmata]]'', for which bassist Martin Bengtsson and drummer Peter Wildoer joined the band. This album obtained the attention of a wider audience, gaining popularity in both [[Europe]] and [[United States|America]]. This was also the first Arch Enemy album to be released worldwide.
In 1999, [[Sharlee D'Angelo]] assumed the role of Arch Enemy's bassist, and Daniel Erlandsson was once again recruited to handle drum duties, this time on a permanent basis. ''[[Burning Bridges (Arch Enemy album)|Burning Bridges]]'' was released, and was soon followed by the live album ''[[Burning Japan Live 1999]]'', which was initially a release limited to Japan, but later given worldwide distribution due to demands from fans. During the touring-cycle for Burning Bridges [[Sharlee D'Angelo]] was temporarily replaced twice, first by [[Dick Lövgren]] ([[Meshuggah]], ex-[[Armageddon (band)|Armageddon]]) and secondly, by [[Roger Nilsson]] (ex-[[Spiritual Beggars]], [[Firebird (band)|Firebird]], The Quill). Burning Bridges marked a shift in Arch Enemy's core sound, now opting for a more melodic approach, while still keeping the brutal heaviness of the first two albums.
In November 2000 vocalist Johan Liiva was asked to quit the band. Michael Amott stated that the he wanted a more "dynamic frontman", and that Liiva's live performance was not up to par with the rest of the band. Liiva was soon replaced by amateur German journalist, and death metal vocalist [[Angela Gossow]], who had given a [[Demo (music)|demo]] tape to Christopher Amott earlier that year during an interview she had conducted with him. Gossow proved to be a competent singer and was received warmly by most fans.
===With Angela Gossow (2001–present)===
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, for example in "End of the Line" and "Dehumanization". 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 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-[[Dream Evil]], [[Firewind]]), and then by [[Fredrik Åkesson]]. 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 has produced for acts such as In Flames, Soilwork and more). <ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=69181 BLABBERMOUTH.NET - ARCH ENEMY: Guitarist CHRISTOPHER AMOTT Rejoins The Fold<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Åkesson would then go on to become [[Opeth]]'s new lead guitarist in May, 2007. An album from Arch Enemy's earlier work, ''Black Earth'', was reissued on [[April 24]], [[2007]]. Liiva's vocals are present on the album.
Arch Enemy's seventh album, titled ''[[Rise of the Tyrant]]'' was released on September 24, 2007 in Europe and September 25, 2007 in the USA. The album was leaked onto [[file sharing]] networks before the initial release, but lacked several elements of the final release. [[Rise of The Tyrant]], debuted at #84 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. This surpasses the Doomsday Machine chart entry making it the band's highest charting effort yet.
===Recent events===
Arch Enemy played the Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2007, between [[Sabbat (band)|Sabbat]] and [[In Flames]]. [[Finntroll]] and the metal band from Costa Rica, Sight Of Emptiness were also among the bands playing.<ref>[http://www.bloodstock.uk.com Bloodstock Heavy Metal festivals - UK's largest Independent Heavy Metal Festivals<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Gossow has been quoted saying the new album has more emotion and less double vocals.<ref>[http://www.archenemy.net/news/2007/05/angela_gossow_offers_update_fr.php#more The Official Arch Enemy website | www.archenemy.net<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Arch Enemy played the [[Black Crusade]] tour at the end of 2007, with [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]], [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]], [[DragonForce]] and [[Shadows Fall]]. With this, as reported on the band's website. Michael Amott posted that "These will be the first European shows we do with Arch Enemy after the release of our new album". Arch Enemy also co-headlined the Defenders of the Faith tour in April 2008 with [[Opeth]] and [[DevilDriver]]. [[3 Inches of Blood]] opened for them.
On March 8th 2008, Arch Enemy filmed a live show in Tokyo, Japan for an upcoming live DVD.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.creativeman.co.jp/2008/arch_shadow/archenemy.html|title=Arch Enemy's Audio Message for Japanese Fans|date=[[2008-03-05]]|accessdate=2008-03-05}}</ref>
Arch Enemy headlined the Tyranny and Bloodshred tour in May 2008 with [[Dark Tranquillity]], [[Divine Heresy]], and [[Firewind]] as supporting acts.
==Line-up==
===Current members===
* [[Angela Gossow]] − [[Singer|vocals]] (2001–present)
* [[Michael Amott]] − [[lead guitar]], occasional vocals (1996–present)
* [[Christopher Amott]] − [[lead guitar]] (1996–2005, 2007–present)
* [[Sharlee D'Angelo]] − [[bass guitar]] (1999–present)
* [[Daniel Erlandsson]] − [[Drum kit|drums]] (1996–1997, 1999–present)
===Former members===
* [[Johan Liiva]] − vocals (1996–2000)
* [[Martin Bengtsson]] − bass guitar (1997−1998)
* [[Peter Wildoer]] − drums (1997−1998)
* [[Fredrik Åkesson]] − guitar (2005−2007)
===Sessional members===
* [[Dick Lövgren]] − touring bassist (1999)
* [[Roger Nilsson]] − touring bassist (1999−2000)
* [[Gus G.]] − touring guitarist (2005), guest [[guitar solo]] on ''[[Doomsday Machine (album)|Doomsday Machine]]'' ("Taking Back My Soul")
==Discography==
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|'''Date of release'''
|'''Title'''
|'''Label'''
|'''US Billboard peak '''
|'''US sales'''
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|1996 (reissued April 24, 2007)
|''[[Black Earth (album)|Black Earth]]''
|[[Wrong Again Records|W.A.R. Records]], [[Century Media Records]] (2007 reissue)
| -
| -
|-
|April 21, 1998
|''[[Stigmata (album)|Stigmata]]''
|Century Media Records
| -
| -
|-
|July 27, 1999
|''[[Burning Bridges (Arch Enemy album)|Burning Bridges]]''
|Century Media Records
| -
| -
|-
|December 5, 2000
|''[[Burning Japan Live 1999]]''
|Century Media Records
| -
| -
|-
|April 25, 2001
|''[[Wages of Sin]]''
|Century Media Records
| -
| -
|-
|March 6, 2002
|''[[Burning Angel (album)|Burning Angel]]'' (EP)
|Century Media Records
| -
| -
|-
|August 26, 2003
|''[[Anthems of Rebellion]]''
|Century Media Records
| -
| -
|-
|November 2, 2004
|''[[Dead Eyes See No Future]]'' (EP)
|Century Media Records
| -
| -
|-
|July 26, 2005
|''[[Doomsday Machine (album)|Doomsday Machine]]''
|Century Media Records
|#87
| 95,467
|-
|September 6, 2007
|''[[Revolution Begins]]'' (EP)
|Century Media Records
| -
| -
|-
|September 24, 2007
|''[[Rise of the Tyrant]]''
|Century Media Records
|#84
| -
|-
|}
==References==
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==External links==
{{commonscat|Arch Enemy}}
* [http://www.archenemy.net/ Arch Enemy's official site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/archenemy Arch Enemy's official MySpace]
* [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1588812/20080605/arch_enemy.jhtml MTV News interview with Angela]
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