jp<p>Arch Enemy’s “Don’t Look Down” is as clichéd and unimaginative as “Birds Elope with the Sun” by The Agonist, lead singer Alissa White-Gluz’s previous band, was original and innovative. While the latter coined its own neo-idioms (e.g., “nival anaphora”), the former is content to senselessly (mis)quote and mishmash a handful of well-worn commonplaces.<br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DontLookDown" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DontLookDown</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ArchEnemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArchEnemy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Metal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Song" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Song</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Lyrics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Lyrics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Analysis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Analysis</span></a> <br><a href="https://songreading.wordpress.com/2025/05/07/dont-look-down/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">songreading.wordpress.com/2025</span><span class="invisible">/05/07/dont-look-down/</span></a></p>
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🤘 The Metal Dog 🤘<p><a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/NowPlaying" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NowPlaying</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/TheMetalDogIsNowPlaying" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TheMetalDogIsNowPlaying</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/ArchEnemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArchEnemy</span></a><br>Doomsday Machine<br>Nemesis</p><p>YouTube Search:<br><a href="https://youtube.com/results?search_query=Arch+Enemy+Doomsday+Machine+Nemesis" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/results?search_que</span><span class="invisible">ry=Arch+Enemy+Doomsday+Machine+Nemesis</span></a></p><p>Songwhip:<br><a href="https://songwhip.com/Arch-Enemy/Nemesis" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">songwhip.com/Arch-Enemy/Nemesi</span><span class="invisible">s</span></a></p><p>Lyrics:<br><a href="https://genius.com/Arch-enemy-nemesis-lyrics" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">genius.com/Arch-enemy-nemesis-</span><span class="invisible">lyrics</span></a></p><p>LastFM:<br> <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Arch+Enemy/_/Nemesis" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">last.fm/music/Arch+Enemy/_/Nem</span><span class="invisible">esis</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/MelodicDeathMetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MelodicDeathMetal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/deathmetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>deathmetal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/metal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>metal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/Femalefrontedmetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Femalefrontedmetal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/swedish" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>swedish</span></a></p>
🤘 The Metal Dog 🤘<p><a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/TheMetalDogArticleList" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TheMetalDogArticleList</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/MetalInjection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MetalInjection</span></a></p><p>10 Modern Metal Artists You Need To Catch At Sonic Temple 2025</p><p><a href="https://metalinjection.net/lists/10-modern-metal-artists-you-need-to-catch-at-sonic-temple-2025" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">metalinjection.net/lists/10-mo</span><span class="invisible">dern-metal-artists-you-need-to-catch-at-sonic-temple-2025</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/SonicTemple" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SonicTemple</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/AskingAlexandria" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AskingAlexandria</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/SillyGoose" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SillyGoose</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/Metallica" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metallica</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/LinkinPark" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LinkinPark</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/IPrevail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IPrevail</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/WindWalkers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WindWalkers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/ThePlotInYou" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ThePlotInYou</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/FitForAKing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FitForAKing</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/ArchEnemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArchEnemy</span></a></p>
East Coast Playtesters<p>Will they take the hobbits to Isengard? I think that's how the books go, it's <a href="https://kind.social/tags/LOTR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LOTR</span></a> <a href="https://kind.social/tags/Archenemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Archenemy</span></a> ! </p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/sBnNRxgtCgc" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/sBnNRxgtCgc</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://kind.social/tags/mtg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mtg</span></a> <a href="https://kind.social/tags/magicthegathering" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>magicthegathering</span></a> <a href="https://kind.social/tags/commander" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>commander</span></a> <a href="https://kind.social/tags/nazgul" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nazgul</span></a> <a href="https://kind.social/tags/hobbits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>hobbits</span></a></p>
Media Japan<p><a href="https://www.wacoca.com/media/318831/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">wacoca.com/media/318831/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> タワレコと激ロックの強力タッグ！TOWER RECORDS ONLINE内”激ロック”スペシャル・コーナー更新！4月レコメンド・アイテムのARCH ENEMY、BURY TOMORROW、MAGNOLIA PARK等12作品紹介！ <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/ARCHENEMY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ARCHENEMY</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/BURYTOMORROW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BURYTOMORROW</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/MAGNOLIAPARK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MAGNOLIAPARK</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>music</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/TOWERRECORDS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TOWERRECORDS</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%83%8D%E3%83%9F%E3%83%BC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>アーク・エネミー</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E3%82%BF%E3%83%AF%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%BF%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>タワレコ・タワーレコード</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E3%83%90%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%88%E3%82%A5%E3%83%A2%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>バリー・トゥモロー</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E9%9F%B3%E6%A5%BD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>音楽</span></a></p>
🤘 The Metal Dog 🤘<p><a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/TheMetalDogArticleList" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TheMetalDogArticleList</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/MetalInjection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MetalInjection</span></a></p><p>Photos: ARCH ENEMY, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, THROWN INTO EXILE & BAEST At Roseland Theater</p><p><a href="https://metalinjection.net/photos/photos-arch-enemy-fit-for-an-autopsy-thrown-into-exile-baest-at-roseland-theater" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">metalinjection.net/photos/phot</span><span class="invisible">os-arch-enemy-fit-for-an-autopsy-thrown-into-exile-baest-at-roseland-theater</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/ArchEnemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArchEnemy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/FitForAnAutopsy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FitForAnAutopsy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/ThrownIntoExile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ThrownIntoExile</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/Baest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Baest</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/RoselandTheater" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RoselandTheater</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/AlisonWebster" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AlisonWebster</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/PortlandOR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandOR</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/Metal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/Photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.themetaldog.net/tags/Concert" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Concert</span></a></p>
Angry Metal Guy<p><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/eluveitie-anv-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eluveitie – Ànv Review</a></p><p><i>By Twelve</i></p><p>Unlike a certain <span><strong>Angry Metal Overlord</strong></span>, I really liked <em>Origins. </em>Up to 2014, I had only a dim awareness of <strong>Eluveitie</strong>, save that they were a Swiss group that did not believe in keyboards. <em>Origins</em> was my gateway into folk metal, an album I found exciting and refreshing, and <strong>Eluveitie</strong>’s live show in support of it is still one of my top concert experiences. For over twenty years, <strong>Eluveitie</strong> has been a force in folk metal. Armed with many instruments and a metal core, they are now on their ninth full-length album, <em>Ànv</em>. What have these giants of the genre cooked up for us this time?</p><p>The hallmarks of <strong>Eluveitie</strong>’s sound are all present on <em>Ànv</em>: melodeath riffs from ye ole aughts, the violins, Chrigel Glanzmann’s shouts, and Fabienne Erni’s cleans—it’s the <strong>Eluveitie</strong> you love or love to hate, continuing their trajectory from <em>Helvetios</em> through <em>Origins</em> and up to <em><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/eluveitie-ategnatos-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Antegnatos</a>. </em>As ever, the Swiss octet blends traditional Celtic folk, Gaulish themes, and modern metal into their music. “Aeon of the Crescent Moon” and “The Prodigal Ones” are instantly recognizable as <strong>Eluveitie</strong>, with fast-paced riffing, vocal duels, and Lea-Sophie Fischer’s violin, either keeping pace or layering in emotion. Another familiar hallmark is the use of folky interludes like “Memories of Innocence,” a jig with an eastern feel that gives Glazmann’s mandolin and whistles their moments to shine alongside Fischer’s lively fiddling.</p><p>It’s all familiar, and a touch predictable too—<em>Ànv</em> feels safe as <strong>Eluveitie</strong> albums go. It’s odd to remark that an album performed by an octet playing more than fifteen instruments between them is predictable, but if you’ve followed <strong>Eluveitie</strong> at all since <em>Evocation</em>, you know what to expect. “Premonition” is standard <strong>Eluveitie </strong>fare and could have easily fit on <em>Origins. </em>It features <strong>In Flames</strong>-esque riffs that are more texture than flavor, followed by a brief flute appearance and lively violin over the chorus. “The Harvest” follows a near-identical formula, but executes it more intensely, which makes it a stronger song; this time, one that would be at home on <em>Helvetios</em>. “Ànv” feels like an outtake from <em>Evocation II</em>—Erni’s singing is passionate, but the formless music makes it forgettable. In each case, you know what you’re in for before the song reaches the minute mark.</p><p></p><p>There are a few genuine surprises on <em>Ànv</em>, but I’m sad to say I dislike most of them. “Taranoías” is a hard-hitting beast of a song right up until the minute mark, when Erni takes over from Glazmann’s furious growls and performs what I keep thinking is the chorus to a different song. “All Is One” similarly sounds like it’s found its way to the wrong album. Here, <strong>Eluveitie</strong> perform their best <strong>Nightwish</strong> impression, reaching for emotional highs in a very clichéd fashion. In neither case is the decision bad in isolation, but both are tonally mismatched from the rest of <em>Ànv</em>. What’s particularly frustrating is that in both examples, Erni is the odd musician out, despite being a very strong singer, evidenced particularly by her terrific performance in “Awen.”</p><p>But the most surprising part of <em>Ànv</em> is that it doesn’t feel all that much like folk metal, especially when compared to past <strong>Eluveitie</strong> albums. Often, it feels like modern melodeath with a violin. The flutes and hurdy gurdy are produced so weakly as to slide under the radar in most songs. Much of the folk rests in the three metal-less interlude tracks, none of which feel essential. Instead, songs like “All Is One” suggest an interest in a poppier, more “modern” sound.<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/eluveitie-anv-review/#fn-215404-1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1</a> In this sense, there is something akin to a division in <em>Ànv</em>, making for a disjointed listen of good songs (“The Harvest,” “Awen”), forgettable songs (“The Prodigal Ones,” “Aeon of the Crescent Moon”), folk tunes (“Anamcara,” “Memories of Innocence”), and “All Is One.”</p><p>I’ve been a fan of <strong>Eluveitie</strong> for some time—I know that authenticity is important to this band. And don’t get me wrong, <em>Ànv</em> is certainly folk metal and certainly <strong>Eluveitie</strong>. It is also inconsistent and signifies a direction that I hope <strong>Eluveitie</strong> are not set on. I’ve loved this band for the way it blends folk and metal music. Unfortunately, that makes it very difficult to feel much love for <em>Ànv</em>.</p><p></p> <p><strong>Rating:</strong> 2.5/5.0<br><strong>DR:</strong> 7 | <strong>Format Reviewed:</strong> 320 kb/s mp3<br><strong>Label:</strong> <a href="https://www.nuclearblast.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nuclear Blast Records</a><br><strong>Websites:</strong> <a href="http://eluveitie.ch" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eluveitie.ch</a> | <a href="http://facebook.com/eluveitie" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/eluveitie</a><br><strong>Releases Worldwide:</strong> April 25th, 2025</p><p></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/2-5/" target="_blank">#25</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/2025/" target="_blank">#2025</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/amaranthe/" target="_blank">#Amaranthe</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/amorphis/" target="_blank">#Amorphis</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/anv/" target="_blank">#Ànv</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/apr25/" target="_blank">#Apr25</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/arch-enemy/" target="_blank">#ArchEnemy</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/eluveitie/" target="_blank">#Eluveitie</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/epica/" target="_blank">#Epica</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/folk-metal/" target="_blank">#FolkMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/in-flames/" target="_blank">#InFlames</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/nightwish/" target="_blank">#Nightwish</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/nuclear-blast-records/" target="_blank">#NuclearBlastRecords</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/review/" target="_blank">#Review</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/reviews/" target="_blank">#Reviews</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/swiss-metal/" target="_blank">#SwissMetal</a></p>
Misery Path<p>Listening to the new Arch Enemy album right now. It seems okay but not overwhelming...</p><p><a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/ArchEnemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArchEnemy</span></a></p>
thezerobit<p>A new Arch Enemy album is out, but I won't be listening to it because the band is a bunch of entitled assholes: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW1TRQeo7gk" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=iW1TRQeo7g</span><span class="invisible">k</span></a><br><a href="https://anticapitalist.party/tags/ArchEnemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArchEnemy</span></a></p>
Mad Alex<p>Guten Morgen Welt 🤘</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYhcRn_34ko" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=zYhcRn_34k</span><span class="invisible">o</span></a></p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Metal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metal</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/FemaleFrontedMetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FemaleFrontedMetal</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/ArchEnemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArchEnemy</span></a></p>
🤘 The Metal Dog 🤘<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NowPlaying" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NowPlaying</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TheMetalDogIsNowPlaying" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TheMetalDogIsNowPlaying</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ArchEnemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArchEnemy</span></a><br>Blood Dynasty<br>A Million Suns</p><p>YouTube Search:<br><a href="https://youtube.com/results?search_query=Arch+Enemy+Blood+Dynasty+A+Million+Suns" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/results?search_que</span><span class="invisible">ry=Arch+Enemy+Blood+Dynasty+A+Million+Suns</span></a></p><p>Songwhip:<br><a href="https://songwhip.com/Arch-Enemy/A-Million-Suns" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">songwhip.com/Arch-Enemy/A-Mill</span><span class="invisible">ion-Suns</span></a></p><p>Lyrics:<br><a href="https://genius.com/Arch-enemy-a-million-suns-lyrics" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">genius.com/Arch-enemy-a-millio</span><span class="invisible">n-suns-lyrics</span></a></p><p>LastFM:<br> <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Arch+Enemy/_/A+Million+Suns" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">last.fm/music/Arch+Enemy/_/A+M</span><span class="invisible">illion+Suns</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/heavymetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>heavymetal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MelodicDeathMetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MelodicDeathMetal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/thrashmetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>thrashmetal</span></a></p>
Moshville Times<p>Arch Enemy’s ‘Blood Dynasty’ out now, video released for “A Million Suns”</p><p>The wait is finally over: Swedish extreme metal titans Arch Enemy recently released their 12th studio album Blood Dynasty, revealing the ultimate single "A Million Suns" in its wake. The dystopian futuristic music video is available now and the full-length albu</p><p><a href="https://www.moshville.co.uk/news/video/2025/04/arch-enemys-blood-dynasty-out-now-video-released-for-a-million-suns/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">moshville.co.uk/news/video/202</span><span class="invisible">5/04/arch-enemys-blood-dynasty-out-now-video-released-for-a-million-suns/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/News" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>News</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/Videos" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Videos</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/ArchEnemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArchEnemy</span></a></p>
Angry Metal Guy<p><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/buried-realm-the-dormant-darkness-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buried Realm – The Dormant Darkness Review</a></p><p><i>By Owlswald</i></p><p>Colorado’s <strong>Buried Realm</strong>, the technical melodic death metal project of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Josh Dummer, has built a steady following since 2017’s <em>The Ichor Carcinoma</em>. This is largely because— alongside his role as the primary writer and producer of <strong>Buried Realm</strong>’s music— Dummer is one hell of a guitarist. Additionally, he enlists a prominent cast of guest musicians for each album, adding another layer of proficiency to his progressive soundscape.<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/buried-realm-the-dormant-darkness-review/#fn-214693-1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1</a> While Dummer’s talent and networking ability are compelling, 2020’s <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/buried-realm-embodiment-of-the-divine-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Embodiment of the Divine</em></a> received a mixed reception from AMG’s own <strong><span>Twelve</span></strong>. Since then, Dummer has made notable upgrades through the addition of drummer Heikki Saari (<strong>Fintroll</strong>, ex-<strong>Norther</strong>) and the outsourcing of post-production duties, resulting in a heavier and more polished sound on <strong>Buried Realm</strong>’s 2022 self-titled third album. With these refined elements and the promise of further evolution, I was eager to delve into <em>The Dormant Darkness</em> to see what I would find lurking in the shadows.</p><p>What I found was a great album. Building upon the foundation of <em>Buried Realm</em>, <em>The Dormant Darkness</em> finds Dummer taking the next step in his power-tinged melodeath assault. The opening barrage of “Bloodline Artifice,” with its relentless blasts, tremolo onslaught, and visceral screams, channels the power of tech-death giants like <strong>Allegaeon. </strong>At the same time, the album’s overall melodicism is indicative of <em>The Living Infinite</em>-era <strong>Soilwork</strong>. Guest appearances include the likes of Per Nilsson (<strong>Scar Symmetry</strong>) and Christopher Amott (ex-<strong>Arch Enemy</strong>), who fortify tracks like “Human Code” and “Futuristic Hollow Nation” with sweeps, dives, and wails galore. Saari’s intricate rhythms and colorful accents amplify <strong>Buried Realm</strong>’s dazzling riff craft. Additionally, Dummer’s Laiho-esque rasps intertwine with Bjorn “Speed” Strid’s (<strong>Soilwork</strong>) roars and Christian Älvestam’s (ex-<strong>Scar Symmetry</strong>) soaring choruses to add sophistication and depth. With a well-rounded mix that delivers plenty of punch and low-end heft, <em>The Dormant Darkness</em> features a concentrated and layered sound that is rich, heavy, technical, and a ton of fun.</p><p></p><p>For those who crave virtuosity, <strong>Buried Realm</strong> will not disappoint. Guitar wizardry is delivered in droves, with memorable solos, melodic leads, and powerful shredding across the record’s eight tracks. Nilsson’s dynamic fretwork at the heart of “Human Code,” Amott’s dive-bomb acrobatics within “Futuristic Hollow Nation,” and Daniel Freyberg’s (ex-<strong>Children of Bodom</strong>) blazing solo on “A Futile Endeavor” stand out as particularly jaw-dropping moments.<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/buried-realm-the-dormant-darkness-review/#fn-214693-2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2</a> Dummer and Saari’s merciless grooves— shredding and hammering with precision— strengthen the album’s star-studded guest list, constructing <strong>Buried Realm</strong>’s tech-heavy compositions. Contrasting <strong>Buried Realm</strong>’s unyielding virtuosity are Älvestam’s uplifting serenades on songs like “Jaws of the Abyss” and “Futuristic Hollow Nation” which present striking melodies and refreshing hooks that draw me back again and again. Ultimately, while the constellation of guest musicians warrant attention, <em>The Dormant Darkness</em> is filled with highlights that will appeal to a wide audience.</p><p>With its intensity and compositional depth, <em>The Dormant Darkness</em> could have easily become overwhelming. Indeed, the songwriting periodically suffers from overly dense passages and abrupt transitions. The disjointed vocal exchange between Dummer and Strid before the chorus in “Human Code,” for example, is jarring, as is the song’s mid-section where a whirlwind of blasts and leads stutters and starts erratically. That said, while occasional missteps somewhat detract from the album’s pacing and flow, they are minor quibbles in a record rife with strong songwriting. Furthermore, Francesco Ferrini’s (<strong>Fleshgod Apocalypse</strong>) poignant orchestral arrangements on tracks like “Ophidian Dreams” and “Where the Armless Phantoms Glide, Pt. II” provide atmospheric grandeur and emotional depth, mitigating aural fatigue and upholding sonic balance.</p><p>Overall, <em>The Dormant Darkness</em> is a blast. The album is the culmination of <strong>Buried Realm</strong>’s evolution and proves that Dummer’s persistence and dedication have paid off handsomely. It’s full of highlights and genuinely impressive moments, blending technical prowess with memorable melodic hooks, exceptional guest contributions, and compositional maturity. Despite the occasional minor slipup, the album’s technical and charming melodeath personality seizes my attention from the start and maintains its spectral grasp until the record’s final notes fade into the ether. With <em>The Dormant Darkness</em>, <strong>Buried Realm</strong> has established itself as a formidable force— one that melodeath fans won’t want to miss.</p> <p><strong>Rating</strong>: Great!<br><strong>DR</strong>: 6 | <strong>Format Reviewed</strong>: 320 kbps mp3<br><strong>Label</strong>: Self-Released<br><strong>Websites</strong>: <a href="https://buriedrealm.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buriedrealm.bandcamp.com</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/buriedrealm" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/buriedrealm</a><br><strong>Releases Worldwide</strong>: April 4th, 2025</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/2025/" target="_blank">#2025</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/40/" target="_blank">#40</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/allegaeon/" target="_blank">#Allegaeon</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/american-metal/" target="_blank">#AmericanMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/apr25/" target="_blank">#Apr25</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/arch-enemy/" target="_blank">#ArchEnemy</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/buried-realm/" target="_blank">#BuriedRealm</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/children-of-bodom/" target="_blank">#ChildrenOfBodom</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/death-metal/" target="_blank">#DeathMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/fleshgod-apocalypse/" target="_blank">#FleshgodApocalypse</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/melodic-death-metal/" target="_blank">#MelodicDeathMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/power-metal/" target="_blank">#PowerMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/progressive-death/" target="_blank">#ProgressiveDeath</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/progressive-metal/" target="_blank">#ProgressiveMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/review/" target="_blank">#Review</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/reviews/" target="_blank">#Reviews</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/scar-symmetry/" target="_blank">#ScarSymmetry</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/self-released/" target="_blank">#SelfReleased</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/soilwork/" target="_blank">#Soilwork</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/space-metal/" target="_blank">#SpaceMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/symphonic-metal/" target="_blank">#SymphonicMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/technical-death-metal/" target="_blank">#TechnicalDeathMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/the-dormant-darkness/" target="_blank">#TheDormantDarkness</a></p>
Deutschland<p><a href="https://www.europesays.com/de/3331/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">europesays.com/de/3331/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> Momentan leide ich unter einem Burnout. <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/AlissaWhiteGluz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AlissaWhiteGluz</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/ArchEnemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArchEnemy</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/BLOODDYNASTY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BLOODDYNASTY</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Burnout" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Burnout</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Deutschland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deutschland</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Entertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Entertainment</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Germany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Germany</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Klargesang" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Klargesang</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Lyrics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Lyrics</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Music</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Musik" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Musik</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Texte" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Texte</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Unterhaltung" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Unterhaltung</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/VivreLibre" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VivreLibre</span></a></p>
Angry Metal Guy<p><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/arch-enemy-serve-legal-notice-to-amg-refusing-payment-for-review-of-latest-album/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arch Enemy Serve Legal Notice to AMG Refusing Payment for Review of Latest Album</a></p><p><i>By Steel Druhm</i></p><p>Long-running Swedish melodeath institution, <strong>Arch Enemy</strong> recently served AMG Industries with a legal notice alerting them that the band would not be paying for the review of their latest album, <em>Blood Dynasty</em>, citing dissatisfaction with the mocking tone and the absence of a fanboying score.</p><p>After AMG’s Legal Department notified them that payment is only required for scores over 3.5, <strong>Arch Enemy</strong>’s attorneys forwarded a bill for the use of the band’s image. To justify their monetary demand, the band citied obscure Swedish laws from the 1800s prohibiting the capturing of a human soul via supernatural camera obscura devices.<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/arch-enemy-serve-legal-notice-to-amg-refusing-payment-for-review-of-latest-album/#fn-214896-1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1</a></p><p></p><p>At the time of publishing it was unclear if AMG intended to dispute the invoice or simply put the souls of <strong>Arch Enemy</strong> on the International Spirit Exchange (ISE) at a heavily discounted price.</p> <p><strong>Newsflash:</strong> <strong>Metallica</strong> claim their next album won’t be anywhere near as good as <em>Load</em>.</p><p><strong>Newsflash:</strong> <strong>Anthrax</strong> admit they have no idea how they ended up in the Big Four.</p><p><strong>Newsflash:</strong> Rob Zombie tagged to play himself in the upcoming <strong>White Zombie</strong> biopic. Casting for Sheri Moon Zombie to continue despite several setbacks.</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/2025/" target="_blank">#2025</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/arch-enemy/" target="_blank">#ArchEnemy</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/arch-enemy-serve-legal-notice-to-amg-refusing-payment-for-review-of-latest-album/" target="_blank">#ArchEnemyServeLegalNoticeToAMGRefusingPaymentForReviewOfLatestAlbum</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/blog-post/" target="_blank">#BlogPost</a></p>
Dad Wood :damnified:🇪🇺<p><a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/ArchEnemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArchEnemy</span></a> are still a fantastic, professional and fun live act. But their records have become so blunt and repetitive. It’s good stuff but they been doing the same things over and over again, following the same structure of songs over and over again. I do see parallels to <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/AmonAmarth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AmonAmarth</span></a> though.</p>
Turre<p>Tämä Don Rosan pätkä suorastaan hyppäsi mieleen kun pistin aamusta uuden Arch Enemyn levyn soimaan. Onhan tykki avausraita! 🔥🔥</p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mementomori.social/@hannamorre" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>hannamorre</span></a></span> kielsi analysoimasta vielä 😅 mutta todetaan nyt että pyöri koodausmusana vissiin kolme kertaa alusta loppuun ja pyörii takuulla vastakin.</p><p><a href="https://mementomori.social/tags/musiikki" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>musiikki</span></a> <a href="https://mementomori.social/tags/musadontti" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>musadontti</span></a> <a href="https://mementomori.social/tags/archenemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>archenemy</span></a></p>
Angry Metal Guy<p><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/arch-enemy-blood-dynasty-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arch Enemy – Blood Dynasty Review</a></p><p><i>By Dolphin Whisperer</i></p><p>Incepted as an offshoot of <strong>Carcass</strong>ian lineage, early breakout albums <a href="https://archenemyofficial.bandcamp.com/album/wages-of-sin" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Wages of Sin</em></a> (2001) and <em>Doomsday Machine </em>(2005) spread like wildfire in the emerging world of digital accessibility. In particular, clips from the 2006 DVD <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMGpcjzb67Q" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Live Apocalypse</em></a>, popped around early YouTube further quenching the thirst for the powerful live performances that the once ravenous act possessed—at least that’s my memory of how the melodeath-leaning Swedes came to be a global powerhouse. <strong>Arch Enemy</strong>’s current incarnation does not lack stage-ready talent, of course—professionals thrive on the tour. The still vicious Alissa White-Gluz (ex-<strong>The Agonist</strong>) and youthful shredder Joey Concepcion (ex-<strong>Armageddon</strong>,<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/arch-enemy-blood-dynasty-review/#fn-213878-1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1</a> ex-<strong>The Absence</strong>) round out the strength of time-tested veterans. But with the hunger of success so satiated, what left does <strong>Arch Enemy </strong>have to fuel their 12th album, <em>Blood Dynasty</em>?</p><p>Succeeding primarily on the flash of sticky songs and not engrossing albums, <strong>Arch Enemy</strong> has little reason to play anything more than a bit of what their fans want and a bit of what they want. In this sense, founding guitarist and primary songwriting contributor Michael Amott feeds off of his second guitarist for energy. While <strong>Nevermore</strong> shredder Jeff Loomis<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/arch-enemy-blood-dynasty-review/#fn-213878-2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2</a> is far from a slouch on the fretboard, his histrionic contributions seemed to follow <strong>Arch Enemy</strong> down a path of slower builds, chunkier riff platforms, and moodier atmospheres that didn’t always gel with the typically brighter appeal that cemented their lofty status. Particularly on 2022’s preceding <em>Deceivers</em>, the pace had grown so slow that getting to any of blistering guitar heroism—whether from Amott or Loomis—felt like a chore.</p><p>In fresh character Concepcion’s ’80s tinged trades with Amott bring a lot to the <em>Blood Dynasty </em>table, with <strong>Arch Enemy</strong> breezing through certain tracks with the fanciful flair of guitar pyrotechnics. Early cut “Dream Stealer” brings with it a <strong>Judas Priest</strong>-indebted whammy-to-meltdown solo tirade that highlights the axeslingers’ chemistry well. And later cuts “Don’t Look Down” and “Blood Dynasty” lead with the synth-boosted, mid-paced power/melodeath fist-pump that you’d hear in a galloping <strong>Kalmah</strong> or late era <strong>Dark Tranquillity</strong> piece. Truthfully, though, <em>Blood Dynasty</em>’s biggest hit, in its soulful and faithful cover of olde French heavy metal act <strong>Blaspheme</strong>’s “Vivre Libre,” comes when <strong>Arch Enemy</strong>, quite literally, is not trying to be <strong>Arch Enemy</strong> at all, White-Gluz eschewing any harsh vocal stylings for a gruff and joyful croon. But this kind of fun feels right in a late career album—quick hitters loaded with light-hearted riffage and falsetto wails (“A Million Suns,” “Paper Tiger,” respectively)—and a full load of it could have spelled well for <strong>Arch Enemy</strong> decriers.</p><p></p><p>However, true to the typical <strong>Arch Enemy</strong> experience, a number of songs still exist in the too familiar or too uneventful realm that weigh down the whole of <em>Blood Dynasty</em>. There’s an irony to the theme of “March of the Miscreants,” a festival-ready machination—complete with a bridge ready for “<em>Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey</em>” call and response—about how the underdog can’t be sold and can’t be bought, an ethos that doesn’t sit well while listening to one of the largest metal bands in the world. And between that conundrum, the alternative rock anthemics of “Illuminate the Path,” and the only slightly deathened power metal romps that close the journey (“The Pendulum,” “Liars & Thieves”), <em>Blood Dynasty</em> trips over its most cohesive and swaggering elements to pump out tunes that feel rollicking enough to appeal to fans of modern acts like <strong>Unleash the Archers</strong> or <strong>Frozen</strong> <strong>Crown </strong>without letting harsh vocal moments steer them too far astray. White-Gluz has a diverse and practiced voice that ensures that none of these detours ever sound unpleasant, but the frequent urge to skip these painted-with-broad-strokes cuts persists.</p><p><strong>Arch Enemy</strong> has nothing to prove at this stage. <em>Blood Dynasty</em> holds a higher than expected percentage of fun-inducing tracks that should serve plenty for long-time fans—high bombast, easy-to-digest, chorus-loaded, melodic death(ish) metal. At its most offensive, <strong>Arch Enemy </strong>simply delivers repeatable words and over horns-up riffs that act as heavy metal placeholders, recognizable as aggressive noise but built to blend in. For those just dipping their toes into the world of amplified abandon, this less extreme endeavor may even be preferable, a shareable, attainable badge of honor. But if your coworker recommends you <em>Blood Dynasty</em>, you can likely blow their mind with <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/30/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">something better</a>.<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/arch-enemy-blood-dynasty-review/#fn-213878-3" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3</a></p><p></p> <p><strong>Rating</strong>: 2.5/5.0<em><br></em><strong>DR</strong>: 6 | <strong>Format Reviewed</strong>: 320 kbps mp3<br><strong>Label</strong>: <a href="https://www.centurymedia.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Century Media</a> | <a href="https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/music" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a><br><strong>Websites</strong>: <a href="http://archenemy.band" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">archenemy.band</a> | <a href="http://archenemyofficial.bandcamp.com/music" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">archenemyofficial.bandcamp.com</a><br><strong>Releases Worldwide</strong>: March 28th, 2025</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/2-5/" target="_blank">#25</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/2025/" target="_blank">#2025</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/arch-enemy/" target="_blank">#ArchEnemy</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/blaspheme/" target="_blank">#Blaspheme</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/blood-dynasty/" target="_blank">#BloodDynasty</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/century-media-records/" target="_blank">#CenturyMediaRecords</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/dark-tranquillity/" target="_blank">#DarkTranquillity</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/heavy-metal/" target="_blank">#HeavyMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/judas-priest/" target="_blank">#JudasPriest</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/kalmah/" target="_blank">#Kalmah</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/mar25/" target="_blank">#Mar25</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/melodic-death-metal/" target="_blank">#MelodicDeathMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/review/" target="_blank">#Review</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/reviews/" target="_blank">#Reviews</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/swedish-metal/" target="_blank">#SwedishMetal</a></p>
NINE:32<p>Flink wat bekende namen hebben in maart een nieuw album of EP uitgebracht. Denk bijvoorbeeld aan Underoath, Arch Enemy, Steven Wilson en Spiritbox. Maar er zijn nog veel meer bands met nieuwe muziek! Check hier ons overzicht en blijf op de hoogte van de beste nieuwe releases. <a href="https://buff.ly/CPL7pQ9" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">buff.ly/CPL7pQ9</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.nl/tags/Underoath" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Underoath</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nl/tags/ArchEnemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArchEnemy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nl/tags/StevenWilson" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StevenWilson</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nl/tags/Spiritbox" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Spiritbox</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nl/tags/Rock" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rock</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nl/tags/Metal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nl/tags/Punk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Punk</span></a></p>
Chris Smart, ve3rwj<p>New <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/ArchEnemy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArchEnemy</span></a>! Blood Dynasty (24-bit HD audio). Check it out on <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/Bandcamp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bandcamp</span></a><br><a href="https://archenemyofficial.bandcamp.com/album/blood-dynasty-24-bit-hd-audio?from=fanpub_fb_pr" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">archenemyofficial.bandcamp.com</span><span class="invisible">/album/blood-dynasty-24-bit-hd-audio?from=fanpub_fb_pr</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/metal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>metal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>music</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/CenturyMedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CenturyMedia</span></a></p>
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