Arch Enemy get new singer for new album "War Eternal"




On March 17th, Arch Enemy announced to everyone’s surprise they were getting a new singer, Alissa White-Gluz formerly of “The Agonist”. Angela Gossow (former lead singer) released a statement saying she would be the band’s manager.

“Dear ARCH ENEMY fans, this is not easy to tell you…I have decided to step down from being ARCH ENEMY’s voice of anger. After 13 years of pure fucking metal, 6 studio albums and countless tours through five continents, I feel the need to enter a different phase in my life, be with my family and pursue other interests. I will however remain business manager for ARCH ENEMY, and I will continue to develop my artist management roster. I am staying true to my heavy metal roots, just leaving the spotlight so to speak. I am passing the torch to the super talented Alissa White-Gluz, whom I’ve known as a dear friend and a superb vocalist for many years. I always thought she deserved a chance to shine – and now she’s getting it. Just like I got that chance back in 2001. I want to thank all ARCH ENEMY fans, our labels Century Media (worldwide) and Trooper Entertainment (Japan), our dedicated road crew, and in particular Michael, Daniel and Sharlee for their love and support throughout all these years. It’s been one hell of a ride! We conquered every situation, made it through thick & thin together in the most exciting and rewarding time of my life. Thank you all for being there with me on stage, in front of the stage, and backstage. You have touched my heart, and I hope I was able to give something back to you. I am grateful for the wonderful memories - I will cherish them forever! I am looking forward to the next decade of ARCH ENEMY madness! Right now I am listening through rough mixes of the new studio album and I am blown away! 2014 will see a renewed ARCH ENEMY at the top of their game. I am proud to be part of this ARCH ENEMY chapter, albeit in a different way - revving up the engines behind the scenes. I hope to see you in front of the stage, I will join you there this time. Let the killing begin, once again!”

Like most fans, I was sad and very skeptical when I first heard this news. I had heard of “The Agonist” before but had never listened to them so I had no knowledge of Alissa. What I am about to say is completely unbiased; When I heard “War Eternal” I was blown away. This woman has unbelievable vocals, and even though she isn’t Angela, she was the right choice to replace her. I am looking very forward to the release of the full album “War Eternal” which comes out June 9th in Europe and 10th in the U.S

The artwork, track listing and video have been released:

War Eternal track-listing (standard edition)

1. Tempore Nihil Sanat (Prelude in F minor)
2. Never Forgive, Never Forget
3. War Eternal
4. As The Pages Burn
5. No More Regrets
6. You Will Know My Name
7. Graveyard Of Dreams
8. Stolen Life
9. Time Is Black
10. On And On
11. Avalanche
12. Down To Nothing
13. Not Long For This World

War Eternal video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InRMwptcgAo

Yesterday the band announced a massive European tour with death metal bad Kreator , and said they have plans to tour the U.S in the fall.

Visit www.archenemy.net for more information, merch and tour dates!

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