Arch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Halmstad, Sweden, formed in 1996. Founded by Carcass guitarist Michael Amott along with Johan Liiva, both originally from the influential death metal band Carnage.
The band has released seven studio albums, a live album (Burning Japan
Live 1999), two DVDs and three EPs. The band was originally fronted by
Johan Liiva, who was replaced by Angela Gossow as lead vocalist in 2000
Arch Enemy, the brainchild of Michael Amott (Carcass, Carnage, and Spiritual Beggars) was originally assembled when Michael Amott left Carcass. Guitarists Michael Amott and younger brother Christopher Amott (Armageddon) joined with vocalist Johan Liiva (ex-Carnage, Furbowl, Furbowl|Devourment) and then-session drummer Daniel Erlandsson (Eucharist) in what Michael Amott called “an attempt to merge melody with aggression and technicality.” The band’s debut, entitled Black Earth
was recorded at Studio Fredman and 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.
Made : Honduras
Price : Sold
Size : Large
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Measurement : W 22" L 29"
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Copyright : 2012
Copyright : 2012
