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Alissa White-Gluz
Alissa White-Gluz leaves Arch Enemy – and launches her solo career with the help of Michael Amott’s signature guitar

By Phil Weller Published

The singer-guitarist will release a solo album in 2026, but there's no news on her Arch Enemy replacement yet

Bands
Dean Guitars 2025 signature models
Dean Guitars unveils a Kerry King Overlord for under $500 – and an affordable Misfits signature that’s not afraid to make a point...

By Matt Parker Published

The guitar builder is firming up its footing for 2025 with new signature models for King, Michael Amott, and Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein

Electric Guitars
Jeff Loomis
“Things had to change for everyone involved”: Arch Enemy part ways with Jeff Loomis and announce his replacement

By Phil Weller Published

The Nevermore guitarist has stepped down after nine years

Guitarists
Michael Amott
Michael Amott: “I like Depeche Mode, but I don’t want Arch Enemy to sound anything like them. I love Jimmy Page, but I don’t want to play like him. I’m happy being me”

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

“They said I ruined the band”: Michael Amott looks back on his days with Carcass and recounts the creation of Arch Enemy’s explosive new album, Deceivers

Artists
Michael Amott
Michael Amott: “I actually play quite soft – I’m not as aggressive as people might think. I prefer to explore the dynamic range”

By Amit Sharma Published

Arch Enemy’s riffer-in-chief discusses the dark art of metal riffing and explains how Megadeth and Metallica led the way, and Carcass’s Bill Steer helped hone his brutal chug

Guitarists
Arch Enemy
Arch Enemy announce 11th studio album, Deceivers, new single Handshake With Hell arriving next week

By Sam Roche Published

“This is Arch Enemy at full speed and power!” says guitarist Michael Amott

Music Releases
Arch Enemy
Arch Enemy take death metal back to the '80s with galloping, lead-heavy new track, House of Mirrors

By Sam Roche Published

The song follows October's Deceiver, Deceiver, and once again sees guitar duo Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis trade their most head-spinning leads

Music Releases
Arch Enemy
Arch Enemy debut Deceiver, Deceiver, their first original music in four years

By Sam Roche Published

The Swedish death-metallers' new standalone single sees Jeff Loomis and Michael Amott trade soaring electric guitar leads, with two-handed tapping and whammy bar dives aplenty

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Arch Enemy Premiere "The Race" Music Video

By Guitar World Staff Published

Arch Enemy—featuring guitarists Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis—have premiered a new music video for their song, "The Race."

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Arch Enemy's Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis Talk New Album, 'Will to Power'

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

Well, there’s a first time for everything, right?

Music Releases
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