ARCH ENEMY @ Full Force 2019

rch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band formed in 1996. The band is known for blending elements of death metal, including guttural vocals, heavy riffs, and fast drumming, with melodic guitar work and clean, melodic vocals. They have been a significant force in the modern metal scene and have a loyal fan base worldwide.

One of Arch Enemy's most distinctive features is their former vocalist, Angela Gossow, who fronted the band for many years before her departure in 2014, being replaced by Alissa White-Gluz. Angela Gossow contributed powerful and brutal guttural vocals that became a trademark of the band. Additionally, the technical prowess of guitarists Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis is notable, with virtuosic guitar solos and captivating melodies.

Some notable albums from the band include "Wages of Sin" (2001), "Doomsday Machine" (2005), and "War Eternal" (2014). "Wages of Sin" is often considered a turning point in the band's career, marking Angela Gossow's entrance as the vocalist and featuring a blend of aggression and melody that became a defining characteristic of their sound.