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On July 29th, extreme metal masters Arch Enemy will release their 11th studio album, Deceivers, via Century Media Records. A collection of 11 tracks that are ruthlessly catchy and mercilessly violent, Deceivers stands toe-to-toe with the highlights of the band's storied catalogue. Fans can expect the new single – "Handshake With Hell" – to drop next week (Friday, February 4th) along with the album pre-order start; in the meantime, be sure to check out the previously released album tracks, "Deceiver, Deceiver" and "House Of Mirrors".
Michael Amott (Guitars) comments:
"Having just celebrated our 25th anniversary as a group and now releasing our 11th studio album, one could easily assume that we would be cruising along and going through the motions at this point. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to Arch Enemy and our new album, 'Deceivers'. It is without a doubt always a challenge to raise the bar each time in both the songwriting and production side of things, and it can feel a bit daunting before we get into it. But once we do get started and fully immerse ourselves in the creative process, it's really like there is nothing else in the world and we are very focused. And believe it or not, for the most part, we have a ton of fun making this music! Creating 'Deceivers' was no different, once again we shut out the outside world and went deep into the artistic zone. I believe we pulled out some really interesting musical and lyrical themes this time, a few things might even raise an eyebrow or two - while retaining all the signature elements of the band. In the end, it's Arch Enemy at full speed and power!"
Deceivers track-listing
1. Handshake With Hell
2. Deceiver, Deceiver
3. In The Eye Of The Storm
4. The Watcher
5. Poisoned Arrow
6. Sunset Over The Empire
7. House Of Mirrors
8. Spreading Black Wings
9. Mourning Star
10. One Last Time
11. Exiled From Earth
This spring, Arch Enemy and Behemoth will return to the states to co-headline "The North American Siege 2022" tour with Napalm Death and Unto Others as special guests, before Arch Enemy appears at select summer festivals; the rescheduled "European Siege 2022" tour (with Arch Enemy, Behemoth, Carcass, Unto Others) will kick off in the fall. "Despite the obvious uncertainties everyone is currently facing in the world, we have got quite a few concerts booked for this year!" says Amott. "We're delighted to be returning to the live stage in North America this spring and hitting select European festivals in the summer, as well as a huge European tour at the end of 2022. It's time, let's do this!"
See below for all dates; tickets can be purchased at https://www.archenemy.net/
"The North American Siege 2022" tour dates
w/ Arch Enemy & Behemoth
+ special guests Napalm Death, Unto Others
Apr. 16, 2022 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
Apr. 18, 2022 - San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theatre
Apr. 19, 2022 - Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live
Apr. 21, 2022 - St Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
Apr. 22, 2022 - Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern
Apr. 23, 2022 - Charlotte. NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
Apr. 25, 2022 - Toronto, ON @ Rebel
Apr. 26, 2022 - Montreal, QC @ Mtelus
Apr. 28, 2022 - New York, NY @ Terminal 5
Apr. 29, 2022 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
Apr. 30, 2022 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
May 2, 2022 - Chicago, IL @ The Riviera Theatre
May 4, 2022 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
May 7, 2022 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
May 9, 2022 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
May 10, 2022 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
May 11, 2022 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
May 13, 2022 - Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre
May 15, 2022 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Hollywood Palladium
Arch Enemy 2022 festival dates
Aug. 6, 2022 - Wacken, DE @ Wacken Open Air
Aug. 17-20, 2022 - Dinkelsbuehl, DE @ Summer Breeze Festival
Aug. 18-20, 2022 - Sulingen, DE @ Reload Festival
"The European Siege 2022" tour dates
w/ Arch Enemy & Behemoth
+ special guests Carcass, Unto Others
Sept. 27, 2022 - Dublin, IE @ Olympia Theatre
Sept. 29, 2022 - Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy Glasgow
Sept. 30, 2022 - Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo
Oct. 1, 2022 - Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy Birmingham
Oct. 2, 2022 - London, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton
Oct. 4, 2022 - Paris, FR @ Le Zénith
Oct. 5, 2022 - Toulouse, FR @ Le Bikini
Oct. 7, 2022 - Lisbon, PT @ Coliseu de Lisboa
Oct. 8, 2022 - Madrid, ES @ Palacio Vistalegre
Oct. 9, 2022 - Barcelona, ES @ Palau Sant Jordi
Oct. 11, 2022 - Lyon, FR @ Le Radiant
Oct. 12, 2022 - Milano, IT @ Alcatraz
Oct. 14, 2022 - Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle
Oct. 15, 2022 - Prague, CZ @ Tipsport Arena
Oct. 16, 2022 - Budapest, HU @ Barba Negra
Oct. 18, 2022 - Vienna, AT @ Gasometer
Oct. 19, 2022 - Katowice, PL @ Spodek
Oct. 21, 2022 - Ludwigsburg, DE @ MHP Arena
Oct. 22, 2022 - Den Bosch, NL @ Mainstage Brabanthallen
Oct. 23, 2022 - Brussels, BE @ Forest National
Oct. 25, 2022 - Zurich, CH @ Samsung Hall
Oct. 26, 2022 - Frankfurt, DE @ Jahrhunderthalle
Oct. 28, 2022 - Munich, DE @ Zenith
Oct. 29, 2022 - Düsseldorf, DE @ Mitsubishi Electric Halle
Oct. 30, 2022 - Hamburg, DE @ edel-optics.de Arena
Oct. 31, 2022 - Gothenburg, SE @ Partille Arena
Nov. 2, 2022 - Helsinki, FI @ Ice Hall
Nov. 4, 2022 - Stockholm, SE @ Annexet
Nov. 5, 2022 - Copenhagen, DK @ Forum
Nov. 6, 2022 - Oslo, NO @ Sentrum Scene
Arch Enemy line-up:
Alissa White-Gluz - Vocals
Michael Amott - Guitars
Jeff Loomis - Guitars
Sharlee D'Angelo - Bass
Daniel Erlandsson - Drums