ARCH ENEMY · War Eternal (Re-Issue 2023) | DIGIPAK CD

Reissue as DigiPak CD.

Background information about 'War Eternal (Re-Issue 2023)'

Arch Enemy's "War Eternal" stands as a pivotal moment in the Swedish melodic death metal titans' discography, marking the debut of powerhouse vocalist Alissa White-Gluz and showcasing the band's evolution into an even more ferocious entity. This 2014 masterpiece delivers relentless aggression wrapped in razor-sharp melodies, with tracks like "Never Forgive, Never Forget" and the crushing title track "War Eternal" demonstrating the perfect balance between Michael Amott's intricate guitar work and White-Gluz's commanding vocal presence. The album opens with the haunting classical piece "Tempore Nihil Sanat (Prelude in F Minor)", setting an ominous tone before unleashing a barrage of technical prowess and emotional intensity.

From the burning fury of "As the Pages Burn" to the epic closer "Not Long for This World", the album maintains an uncompromising assault while showcasing the band's songwriting maturity. Tracks like "Graveyard of Dreams" and "Avalanche" highlight the group's ability to craft memorable hooks without sacrificing their trademark brutality, while songs such as "You Will Know My Name" became instant crowd favorites. The production captures every nuance of the band's performance, from the thunderous rhythm section to the soaring guitar harmonies that have become Arch Enemy's signature sound.

For fans of: At the Gates, In Flames, Amon Amarth, The Agonist and Dark Tranquillity

Track listing

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

Manufacturer: Century Media Records GmbH, Schäferstr. 33a, 44147 Dortmund, Germany, Contact: www.centurymedia.com