Arch Enemy

March.5.2012
ARCH ENEMY and Christopher Amott part ways, recruit replacement.
ARCH ENEMY have parted ways with guitarist Christopher Amott in an amicable split.

Christopher Amott was a member of ARCH ENEMY between 1996-2005 and again between 2007-2011.

Following is a joint statement by ARCH ENEMY.

”We thank Christopher for the time he’s worked with the band and of course wish him the very best in his future endeavours.

Thankfully, there is no drama behind the scenes here. This is the best way forward for all involved. Christopher simply isn’t into playing extreme metal anymore.

We have already chosen and rehearsed with a new guitar player and we will complete the ’Khaos Legions’ 2012 touring cycle as planned. We are highly motivated and look forward to continue spreading our music around the world!

Finally, our deepest thanks go to the ARCH ENEMY fans, whose amazing support and belief inspires us ever onward.”


ARCH ENEMY are pleased to welcome 26 year old American guitarist Nick Cordle on board as they continue their touring activity following the release of their recent ”Khaos Legions” (2011) album.

Founding guitarist Michael Amott comments: ”Nick was my first choice as he ticks all the right boxes for Arch Enemy with his musicality and technicality as well as his personality and dedication. Looking forward to having him join us on stage, the rehearsals have shown we have a devastating twin axe attack going on!”



Nick Cordle was raised in a musical family in Virginia by parents who teach classical piano and was immersed in 19th century piano music as a child. Rachmaninoff, Brahms, and Liszt are his early memories. There were piano and violin lessons from a very early age but a rebellious streak led to the guitar at the age of 10, and within a few years he discovered the classic thrash metal albums by Megadeth, Metallica, and Slayer. This was his first real musical passion and gateway into extreme music.

Nick studied jazz and music theory at the University of Virginia from 2003 to 2007 but remains self taught in the ways of ”shred” and metal. Shortly thereafter, he joined American death metal band ARSIS playing bass and guitar over a three year period performing with them on various European tours and countless gigs across the US, Canada, and Mexico as well as performing and writing on their most recent album ”Starve For The Devil” (2010).

Bravewords a écrit:ARCH ENEMY have released Astro Khaos 2012 - Official Live Bootleg (CD+DVD) in Japan.

Says the band: "At the end of our Japan tour in April 2012, we played two suddenly announced special intimate shows with setlists voted by the Japanese fans...the CD+DVD captures these very special moments…"



Astro Khaos 2012 - Official Live Bootleg tracklisting:
'Enemy Within'
'In This Shallow Grave'
'Fields of Desolation'
'Nemesis'
'Bury Me An Angel'
'Dead Eyes See No Future'
'The Immortal'
'Bridge Of Destiny'
'Blood On Your Hands'
'Silverwing'
'Khaos Overture'
'Yesterday Is Dead And Gone'
'We Will Rise'

With this upcoming release, the band will introduce a new member to their ranks: Alissa White-Gluz, former vocalist of Canadian extreme metallers THE AGONIST. Angela Gossow, who joined Arch Enemy in 2000 and made her debut on the now classic Wages Of Sin (2001), will be stepping down as frontwoman and focusing on management, while Alissa takes her place.