Arch Enemy
Biography
Arch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Halmstad, formed in the mid 1990s. The project was founded by guitarist Michael Amott, known for his time in Carcass and regarded as one of the driving forces behind the band's sound. The group stands out for its blend of sharp riffs, crafted twin guitar melodies and guttural vocals. Over the years, the band has been fronted by several female singers. Angela Gossow long defined the group's vocal identity before handing over to Alissa White-Gluz. Albums such as Wages of Sin and War Eternal helped secure their international reputation and a wide following. Arch Enemy remains a reference in melodic extreme metal, valued for its stage energy, its melodic sensibility and its polished production.