Arch Enemy

Arch Enemy – Deceivers

Arch Enemy – Deceivers
Century Media Records
4,0/10,0

Brief:
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that we need regular, jolting doses of heavy fucking metal to keep us on the right track. Over the last quarter of a century, no band has flown the flag for balls-out, melody-stuffed heaviness with more vigour or dedication than Arch Enemy.

Written during 2020, Deceivers is another self-evident labour of heavy metal love, from a band with confidence coursing through every vein.

Tracklist:

  1. Handshake With Hell (05:38)
  2. Deceiver, Deceiver (03:51)
  3. In The Eye Of The Storm (04:09)
  4. The Watcher (04:58)
  5. Poisoned Arrow (03:51)
  6. Sunset Over The Empire (04:03)
  7. House Of Mirrors (03:40)
  8. Spreading Black Wings (04:46)
  9. Mourning Star (01:36)
  10. One Last Time (03:49)
  11. Exiled From Earth (04:44)

Main Focus Tracks:

  • Deceiver, Deceiver (03:51)

Other Recommended Tracks:

  • In The Eye Of The Storm (04:09)
  • Sunset Over The Empire (04:03)
  • House Of Mirrors (03:40)

Line-Up:
Michael Amott – Guitars
Alissa White-Gluz – Vocals
Sharlee D’Angelo – Bass
Daniel Erlandsson – Drums
Jeff Loomis – Guitars

Comments:
In lack of inspiration, Arch Enemy disappoints on this album without originality. Deceivers is neither a masterpiece nor a total failure.

Contact:
Arch Enemy

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Selected Discography:
Black Earth (1996)
Stigmata (1998)
Burning Bridges (1999)
Wages Of Sin (2001)
Anthems Of Rebellion (2003)
Doomsday Machine (2005)
Rise Of The Tyrant (2007)
Khaos Legions (2011)
War Eternal (2014)
Will To Power (2017)
Deceivers (2022)