David Halbe 
The most recent music video, “Illuminate The Path” is a feast for both the eyes and ears. A spectacular performance offering, I feel like this track and accompanying visuals will surpass fans’ expectations, pushing the boundaries of what we’ve come to expect from Arch Enemy.
I’ve always been a fan of Arch Enemy but when Angela Gossow retired paving the way for Alissa White-Gluz to take the helm I was hesitant to jump on the band wagon.
I respected Arch Enemy’s roots, they were a literal metal supergroup comprised of former members of prolific bands like Carcass, Nevermore, Mercyful Fate and Carnage, all fronted by one of the hottest women in metal. I’ll admit, I was used to Gossow’s stage presence and vocal delivery. In my mind, Wages of Sin (2001) will always be a death metal classic.
Back in 2014, Gossow unexpectedly released a statement announcing her departure from Arch Enemy. She welcomed her replacement, the former vocalist of a Canadian metalcore band called The Agonist. I guess the word metalcore is what soured me on this change. Back in 2014, I hadn’t yet warmed up to the thought of a hardcore fusion of extremity. I didn’t believe a vocalist with that type of background would be able to helm a melodic death metal band from Sweden; I was wrong.
Lately, I’ve come to appreciate this re-vamped version of Arch Enemy more with each listen. War Eternal (2014), Will To Power (2017) and Deceivers (2022) are constantly in my speakers. I feel like the music of Arch Enemy is evolving into greatness and Alissa White-Gluz is at the forefront of this attack. The new release, Blood Dynasty, unveiled in March of this year via Century Media Records, has my plasma flowing.
The most recent music video, “Illuminate The Path” is a feast for both the eyes and ears. A spectacular performance offering, I feel like this track and accompanying visuals will surpass fans’ expectations, pushing the boundaries of what we’ve come to expect from Arch Enemy. The energy poured into the track is simply amazing!
Check out “Illuminate The Path” and pick up a copy of Blood Dynasty and let the intensity of Arch Enemy invigorate you! \m/
ARCH ENEMY is:
- Alissa White-Gluz – Vocals
- Michael Amott – Guitars
- Joey Concepcion – Guitars
- Sharlee D’Angelo – Bass
- Daniel Erlandsson – Drums, Keyboards
