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Band
Arch Enemy
Title
As the Stages Burn
Type
LP/EP
Company
Century Media
YOR
2017
Style
Heavy/Extreme
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3/30/2017 - Review by: Eric Compton
Swedish extreme heaviness showcased live
This is the first live audio recording for the band since 2008 and first with singer Alissa White-Gluz. 'As the Stages Burn' captures the band's performance at Wacken in 2016. Out of the 16 cuts presented, 6 are from the band's newest record 'War Eternal'. I like that the new and old are showcased in abundance. This also marks the first Arch Enemy recording to feature new guitarist Jeff Loomis (ex-Nevermore). Great energy. Solid sound. Phenomenal band.
Recommended for fans of: Carcass, At the Gates, In Flames
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
4
MUSIC
4.5
VOCALS
4
PRODUCTION
4
ARTWORK
2.5
LYRICS
3


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    4 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: ARCH ENEMY
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
As the Stages Burn
2017
Century Media
Eric Compton3/30/2017
4
Dead Eyes See No Future
2004
Century Media
Axeman11/29/2004
-
Doomsday Machine
2005
Century Media
Eric Compton8/13/2005
-
Khaos Legions
2011
Century Media
Greg Watson8/18/2011
5
Khaos Legions
2011
Century Media
Eric Compton7/1/2011
3.5
War Eternal
2014
Century Media
Greg Watson6/12/2014
3
Will to Power
2017
Century Media
Eric Compton9/15/2017
5

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