Arch Enemy are a Swedish melodic death metal band founded by guitarist Michael Amott in 1995. The band's original line-up included Amott on guitar and bass, his brother Christopher on guitar, vocalist Johan Liiva and drummer Daniel Erlandsson. The band currently consists of Michael Amott, and Erlandsson alongside bassist Sharlee D'Angelo (since 1999), guitarist Joey Concepcion (since 2023) and vocalist Lauren Hart (since 2026).
History The band's debut album, Black Earth, was recorded in nine days in February and March 1996. Amott played bass despite Liiva being credited with the instrument. For the band's second album, Stigmata (1998), the band were joined by bassist Martin Bengtsson and drummer Peter Wildoer. By 1999, Erlandsson returned and Sharlee D'Angelo took over on bass, although during the touring cycle for Burning Bridges (1999) the band were joined by bassists Dick Lövgren and Roger Nilsson.
Liiva left Arch Enemy in 2000, he was replaced by German vocalist Angela Gossow. In 2005, Christopher Amott left the band in order to focus on his personal life. Gus G. joined as his temporary replacement before Fredrik Åkesson joined more permanently. Christopher returned to the band in 2007, but he would leave again in 2012 to focus on his solo career, he was replaced by Nick Cordle.
In 2014, Gossow left the band to focus on family, she was replaced by Canadian vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, on Gossow's suggestion. Also in 2014, Cordle left the band mid show, Chris Amott subsequently returned as fill in before Jeff Loomis joined as permanent guitarist.
On 10 October 2015, Liiva and Christopher Amott returned to the band for a one off reunion appearance at Japan’s Loud Park festival.
Loomis stayed with the band until December 2023, when he was replaced by Joey Concepcion. In November 2025, White-Gluz left the band, shifting focus to her solo career. In February 2026, Lauren Hart was announced as the new lead vocalist.
Members
Current ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsMichael Amott1995–presentall releasesDaniel ErlandssonSharlee D'Angelo1999–presentbass all releases from Burning Bridges (1999) onwardsJoey Concepcion2023–present all releases from Blood Dynasty (2025) onwardsLauren Hart2026–presentlead vocals"To the Last Breath" (2026)
Former ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsChristopher Amott Johan Liiva 1995−2000 lead vocalsall releases from Black Earth (1996) to Wages of Sin (2001) Martin Bengtsson1997–1998bass Stigmata (1998)Peter Wildoerdrums Angela Gossow2000–2014 lead vocalsall releases from Wages of Sin (2001) to Khaos Legions (2011)Fredrik Åkesson2005–2007Live Apocalypse (DVD, 2006)Nick Cordle 2012–2014War Eternal (2014)Alissa White-Gluz2014–2025lead vocalsall releases from War Eternal (2014) to Blood Dynasty (2025)Jeff Loomis 2014−2023all releases from Stolen Life EP (2015) to Deceivers (2022)
Touring ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsNotesDick Lövgren 1999bass Lövgren and Nilsson served as touring bassists for the Burning Bridges touring cycle.Roger Nilsson1999–2000Gus G 2005Karamitroudis joined as temporary replacement following the departure of Christopher Amott. He also played the second guitar solo on "Taking Back My Soul" from Doomsday Machine (2005).
Session ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsFredrik Nordström1996–2000Per WibergOla Strömberg 2005keyboardsDoomsday Machine (2005)Apollo Papathanasiobacking vocalsMikkel Sandager 2010–2011Khaos Legions (2011)Henrik Janson Ulf Janson Jens Johansson 2016–2017keyboards Will to Power (2017)Ulf ForsbergviolinChristian BergqvistPer ÖmanUlrika JanssonBo SöderströmTorbjörn BernhardssonTony BauerviolaRiikka RepoJohanna SjunnessoncelloRaphael LiebermannFrancesco Ferrini 2024Blood Dynasty (2025)
Timeline
Line-ups PeriodMembersReleases1995 – 1996 Michael Amott – guitars, bass Christopher Amott – guitars Johan Liiva – vocals Daniel Erlandsson – drums Black Earth (1996) Stigmata (1998) 1997 – 1998 Michael Amott – guitars Christopher Amott – guitars Johan Liiva – vocals Martin Bengtsson – bass Peter Wildoer – drums Stigmata (1998) 1998 Michael Amott – guitars Christopher Amott – guitars Johan Liiva – vocals Martin Bengtsson – bass Daniel Erlandsson – drums Stigmata (1998) 1998 – November 2000 Michael Amott – guitars, backing vocals Christopher Amott – guitars, backing vocals Johan Liiva – lead vocals Daniel Erlandsson – drums Sharlee D'Angelo – bass Burning Bridges (1999) Burning Japan Live 1999 (2000)November 2000 – August 2005 Michael Amott – guitars, backing vocals Christopher Amott – guitars, backing vocals Daniel Erlandsson – drums Sharlee D'Angelo – bass Angela Gossow – lead vocals Wages of Sin (2001) Burning Angel (2002) Anthems of Rebellion (2003) Dead Eyes See No Future (2004) Doomsday Machine (2005) Live Apocalypse (DVD, 2006)August – October 2005 Michael Amott – guitars, backing vocals Daniel Erlandsson – drums Sharlee D'Angelo – bass Angela Gossow – lead vocals Gus G – guitars, backing vocals noneOctober 2005 – March 2007 Michael Amott – guitars, backing vocals Daniel Erlandsson – drums Sharlee D'Angelo – bass Angela Gossow – lead vocals Fredrik Akesson – guitars, backing vocals Live Apocalypse (DVD, 2006) Revolution Begins (2007) March 2007 – March 2012 Michael Amott – guitars, backing vocals Daniel Erlandsson – drums Sharlee D'Angelo – bass Angela Gossow – lead vocals Christopher Amott – guitars, backing vocals Rise of the Tyrant (2007) Revolution Begins (2007) Tyrants of the Rising Sun (2008) Khaos Legions (2011)March 2012 – March 2014 Michael Amott – guitars, backing vocals Daniel Erlandsson – drums Sharlee D'Angelo – bass Angela Gossow – lead vocals Nick Cordle – guitars, backing vocalsnoneMarch – 10 November 2014 Michael Amott – guitars, backing vocals Daniel Erlandsson – drums Sharlee D'Angelo – bass Nick Cordle – guitars, backing vocals Alissa White-Gluz – lead vocals War Eternal (2014)11 – 16 November 2014 Michael Amott – guitars, backing vocals Daniel Erlandsson – drums Sharlee D'Angelo – bass Alissa White-Gluz – lead vocals Christopher Amott – guitars, backing vocals none17 November 2014 – December 2023 Michael Amott – guitars, backing vocals Daniel Erlandsson – drums Sharlee D'Angelo – bass Alissa White-Gluz – lead vocals Jeff Loomis – guitars, backing vocals Stolen Life (2015) War Eternal Tour: Tokyo Sacrifice (2016) Will to Power (2017) Råpunk (2017) As the Stages Burn! (2017) Deceivers (2022)December 2023 – November 2025 Michael Amott – guitars, backing vocals Daniel Erlandsson – drums Sharlee D'Angelo – bass Alissa White-Gluz – lead vocals Joey Concepcion – guitars, backing vocals Blood Dynasty (2025)February 2026 – present Michael Amott – guitars, backing vocals Daniel Erlandsson – drums Sharlee D'Angelo – bass Joey Concepcion – guitars, backing vocals Lauren Hart – lead vocals"To the Last Breath" (2026)
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