Sweden's supergroup ARCH ENEMY is back with a new
masterpiece of melodic yet brutal metal, entitled "Wages Of
Sin". For the first time in the history of extreme metal an
established act like ARCH ENEMY has replaced the dropped
vocalist Johan Liiva with a she, a female . Her name is
Angela Gossow and her extraordinary vocal-range - from deep
growls to aggressive screams - gives the new album "Wages
Of Sin" the final, deadly touch.
The band's three previous studio albums "Black Earth",
"Stigmata", "Burning Bridges" have made an enormous impact
on the extreme music scene of the late 90's with
respectable world-wide sales, highly acclaimed shows and
amazing reviews to back it up.
ARCH ENEMY is perhaps the finest example of a pure metal
band, one that possesses s More...
Review about Arch Enemy explanation | Reviewer: Zac
------ About the song Nemesis performed by Arch Enemy
The guy who was possessed by a bunch of demons. The actual wording he said to Jesus was "I am Legion, for we are many." Blackheart says it to Ghost Rider in the film Ghost Rider.
That aside, what Arch Enemy is calling for is a justice system in which the criminal gets whatever he forced upon other people, the saying is "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth." That is where that line comes from. And "We are nemeses," I am not sure, but I have two theories.
1. They are talking to the justice system at the minute, telling it they oppose it. Or;
2. Talking to someone else, telling them that they are both the nemeses of the current justice system.
Or possibly 3. They are telling someone that supports the justice system, that they are his/her nemeses because the system is flawed.
nemesis | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Nemesis performed by Arch Enemy
This is actually talking about going against the system (government) to fuck the new world order and we need to start a revolution we are nemesis the system's enemy. One for all all for one we are 1 to be united because as long as the government have people divided with religeon,entertainment,racism,money we will always be conquered by the system is more to this song that's why its so strong listen to megadeths new song endgame
Excellent | Reviewer: Damon Black
------ About the song Ravenous performed by Arch Enemy
This song is melodic and Angela's vocals are powerful. The lyrics have nothing to do with satanism. It is a third party view of someone who wishes to gain inner power over their inner demons and escape the sort of control mechanism used by authority figures (such as those within the christian religion). Angela is quite clever in the way that she expresses this, so that the listener can draw a conclusion based on their own perspectives about life. Anyone who read's Angela's story will discover that she is a vegetarian who has the same hopes, fears, and struggles in life that many of us do. She hopes for a better world where the "Tyrants" and soul sucking "vampiric authority figures) will be upended by "the people". This band totally rocks. They are one of the few bands that I can say I love EVERY SINGLE one of their songs, but THIS ONE and "ENEMY WITHIN" have particular personal meaning for me.
I have never encountered a band whose music is so packed with energy, aggression and expression. Their music is a stunning mix of harmonics, screaming female vocals (a new idea, though in this case highly succesful), beatiful guitar solo's and the best percussion work (rythm and drums) I've encountered in ages. While, unfortunately, some metal bands tend to release albums where all the tracks sound vaguely the same, Arch Enemy excells in creating albums where no two tracks sound alike. Every song has it's own flavour and texture, offering a wide variety to suit any taste, though this band should particularly appeal to fans of bands such as In Flames and Children Of Bodom. Best tracks: My Apocalypse (Doomsday Machine), Nemesis (Doomsday Machine), We Will Rise (Anthems Of Rebellion), Enemy Within (Wages Of Sin) and Behind The Smile (Wages Of Sin).
ARCH ENEMY | Reviewer: aefan
------ About artist/band Arch Enemy
Micheal Ammot is a god. the guitar rifts i hear him play are absolutely amazing. i thank my BF everyday for introducing me to Arch enemy. they are one band you can never forget. if you want meetal with meaning, arch enemy is for you
only the best album that arch enemy has come out with has to the doomsday machine album the lyrics are some of the most interstin glyrics and the the music along with that make one the best masterpieces to ever hit the market to this day waht more could you ask for
fu**ing sweet!! | Reviewer: dan
------ About the song Ravenous performed by Arch Enemy
i watched them play live in japan last year in 'tyrants of the rising sun'. they are the best band i have ever heard and seeing them live was the best day of my life. this song is fu**ing sweet cos it's all about eating jesus! its the type of stuff you would listen at a satanist gathering! how awesome!
David is right... | Reviewer: Saik
------ About the song Nemesis performed by Arch Enemy
In this world, the big problems makes people go against the law system stablished...
I think the only hope is rely on God for complete justice...
And I'm not saying this song is bad, actually I really love it 'cuz it kinda remembers me how I think about polytic and abuse of power... that really makes me sick... but anyways...
The song is great!
Awesome` | Reviewer: Bdawg
------ About the song Nemesis performed by Arch Enemy
This song is evily cool. seems like everyone gettin it sorta right. "we are legion" is from the bible. Dude who was possessed. Demon said, "We are legion" to Jesus. Arch Enemy is all about rockin evil black jam. Super guitar, rhythm. They ain't tryin to push Christian ethics. I mean come on, they are a metal band.
Decent analysis. | Reviewer: Axel
------ About the song Ravenous performed by Arch Enemy
the song is not about eating jesus...what the hell is wrong with you. cant you take anything metaphorically? i feel that this song is more about becoming in power with ones inner self, and how christianity tries to control everything. for example
"I am hunting for your soul
It dwells within your heart
I lacerate the pounding flesh
Your spirits shall be mine
So rise my spirit rise!
Revel in this dead mans' body
Grip his soul, sip the blood
Life or death
A holy carnage"
i beleive she is speaking as someone else during this particular part. 'God' i beleive is who she is trying to portray here.
and i haven't fully analyzed this track but im working on it.
GREATTTT!!!! | Reviewer: Gk
------ About the song My Apocalypse performed by Arch Enemy
FUCKIN' nice song ! i love ARCH ENEMY !!
but i got only the video , so i've noticed that the verse
( An endless journey into the morbid
Whispering voices distorting all senses )
is not exist !! HAIL YOU ANGELA !!
Outstanding. | Reviewer: Unispex
------ About the song Skeleton Dance performed by Arch Enemy
Arch Enemy is one of the few bands to keep producing a steady flow of amazing albums. I also have incredible respect for the lead vocalist. She can death growl like no other, better than most guys that sing for death metal bands. People NEED to check this stuff out.
Amazing | Reviewer: Henry
------ About the song Nemesis performed by Arch Enemy
Without a doubt, this is the most uplifting song I have ever heard.
I got into Arch Enemy nearly two years ago, at first I thought "Hah, a female vocalist?" My prejudice was quickly swayed and I would never be able to make such a sweeping assumption again.
And to David; That is essentially bandering your beliefs. After all, where did the saying 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' come from? As far as I can remember, it was the Bible itself.
As for my thoughts on what you're saying, I disagree. Especially considering Arch Enemy would not be contradicting themselves as they personally do not believe in a God.
-Henry
HELL OF A SONG | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song We Will Rise performed by Arch Enemy
i love arch enemy i love angela
shes my role model since i was 10 years
i identify so much with the lyrics..........
theyre soo right....... but wh0o wants to be like everyo0ne else????
at least i think diferent is betteR
so fuck hipocrisy¡¡¡¡
metal rules
=D
Melodic death history | Reviewer: Alex
------ About the song Enemy Within performed by Arch Enemy
From the years of ozzy to the present, we are all familiar with the rock/metal scene. Having dealt with every genre of metal I found one that is just simply irresistible. ARCH ENEMY came across as just another wannabe Pantera band. I was quite suprised to hear that they have a very unique sound that surpasses everything I have heard to date times infinity. ARCH ENEMY performed "enemy within" on their "wages of sin" CD so when you metalheads feel like really shredding your ears, ARCH ENEMY is perfect for you.
kick-ass | Reviewer: the one and only
------ About the song We Will Rise performed by Arch Enemy
arch enemy ALWAYS has good lyrics to go along with their music. i have to agree, angela is hot, my girlfriend is scared of her though haha... this song and leader of the rats has some good lyrical conent about society and how everyone seems as if they are the same, judging those who are different
Wordplay | Reviewer: Hongske
------ About the song Nemesis performed by Arch Enemy
I think it's an interesting play on words. "We are Nemesis" is quite funny to hear, because nemesis means 'arch enemy'. So really, they're talking about themselves and their music, I think. The "voice of anarchy" bit confirms my idea.
Nemesis | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Nemesis performed by Arch Enemy
Honestly, I think it's an amazing song, the lyrics are good, though the verses are composed a bit oddly. I would just like to disagree with the previous review. It sounds like old anti-war songs, because subjects like that are still a huge issue in modern society, and you are an ignorant fool if you think or refuse to believe otherwise.
MDM | Reviewer: Dart_Orex
------ About the song Burning Angel performed by Arch Enemy
This is melodic death metal, man) i agree with previous posts, arch enemy rocks, one of my favorite groups in death-metal (i prefer power metal, Blind Guardian etc ;)). Want to visit their concert, if they will come to Moscow.I love Angela Gossow ^__^
aaescoto | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Nemesis performed by Arch Enemy
I agree with the person that said its a short and expressive lyric. I love arch enemy, haven´t heard one song I dislike.. maybe with the other singer..
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