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Arch Enemy launches new video for “Poisoned Arrow”

Prepares to kick off worldwide touring this weekend

After releasing their latest record, Deceivers, last year to critical acclaim, extreme metal masters Arch Enemy have returned today with a new video for the album track, “Poisoned Arrow”. Produced by Mirko Witzki (Witzki Visions), watch “Poisoned Arrow” here:

Michael Amott comments as follows: “I almost can’t believe we’re releasing a 7th (!) video off our recent ‘Deceivers‘ album. Yet here it is, ‘Poisoned Arrow’, a mid-tempo track drenched in melodic guitar work and a somewhat different vibe overall compared to the other singles we’ve had out.

“The video was shot in Berlin, Germany during a hectic whirlwind schedule with director Mirko Witzki and his talented crew – they even made it snow in the middle of the sweltering German summer heat!

“Here’s another Deutschland connection for you; our German friend Raphy played the beautiful cello part on the intro and outro of the song, thanks again mate!

“2023 is upon us and Arch Enemy is back on the road again, we launch the proceedings in New Zealand, Australia and Japan and have a big European summer run too.

Who knows where we’ll go after that…but for now, check out ‘Poisoned Arrow’!”

Starting this weekend, Arch Enemy will hit the road, touring the world in support of Deceivers. The quintet will first appear in New Zealand and Australia before heading to Japan; this summer, fans will have the chance to catch Arch Enemy at the biggest festivals across Europe (with more EU shows to be announced soon!). See below for all dates!

Arch Enemy New Zealand/Australia tour 2023

Feb. 12, 2023 – Auckland, NZ – Powerstation

Feb. 14, 2023 – Adelaide, AU – Governor Hindmarsh

Feb. 15, 2023 – Brisbane, AU – Tivoli Theatre

Feb. 17, 2023 – Sydney, AU – Metro Theatre

Feb. 18, 2023 – Melbourne, AU – Forum Theatre

Feb. 19, 2023 – Fremantle, AU – Metropolis

Arch Enemy Japan tour 2023

Feb. 22, 2023 – Koto City, JP

Feb. 24, 2023 – Hokkaido, JP

Feb. 27, 2023 – Aichi, JP

Feb. 28, 2023 – Osaka, JP

Mar. 1, 2023 – Fukuoka, JP

Mar. 3, 2023 – Koto City, JP

Arch Enemy EU festivals 2023

June 2, 2023 – Metalfest (CZ)

June 3, 2023 – Rock Im Park (GER)

June 4, 2023 – Rock Am Ring (GER)

June 6, 2023 – Laiterie (FR)

June 7, 2023 – La Belle Electrique (FR)

June 9, 2023 – Greenfield Festival (CH)

June 10, 2023 – Nova Rock Festival (AT)

June 13, 2023 – Le Splendid Festival (FR)

June 14, 2023 – 013 Tilburg (NL)

June 15, 2023 – Graspop Metal Meeting (BE)

June 17, 2023 – Hellfest (FR)

June 21, 2023 – Tvornica Kulture (HR)

June 24, 2023 – Alpen Flair Festival (IT)

June 25, 2023 – Rockhal (LUX)

June 29, 2023 – Provinssi Festival (FI)

June 30, 2023 – Tuska Festival (FI)

July 1, 2023 – Hard Rock Laager (EST)

July 3, 2023 – Art Factory Loftas (LTU)

July 5, 2023 – B90 Club (PL)

July 6, 2023 – Studio Krakow (PL)

July 7, 2023 – Rock Harz Festival (GER)

Aug. 6, 2023 – Rockstadt Extreme Fest (RO)

Aug. 10, 2023 – Leyendas del Rock (ES)

A collection of 11 tracks that are ruthlessly catchy and mercilessly violent, 2022’s Deceivers stands toe-to-toe with the highlights of the band’s storied catalogue. Roaring to life with “Handshake With Hell”, Arch Enemy make it clear they are out for blood, and every track is a hit, from the moody “Poisoned Arrow” to the titanically anthemic “One Last Time”. Sounding more energized than ever, the quintet is operating at the highest level, delivering a maelstrom of diamond-hard riffing wrapped around cinematic melodies, thunderous drumming and towering vocals. Arch Enemy has proved, yet again, that they are unstoppable.

Purchase and stream Deceivers now at: https://archenemy.lnk.to/Deceivers

Deceivers achieved enormous chart success in many countries and received international high praise from media!

Arch Enemy line-up:

Alissa White-Gluz – Vocals

Michael Amott – Guitars

Jeff Loomis – Guitars

Sharlee D’Angelo – Bass

Daniel Erlandsson – Drums

Nita Strauss Enlists Vocals From Alissa White-Gluz On Brand New Single “The Wolf You Feed”

Superstar guitarist and unstoppable force of nature, “Hurricane” NITA STRAUSS, has dropped brand new single and accompanying music video, “The Wolf You Feed“, today. The epic, headbanger of a track features huge, chunky, metallic riffs and the insane vocal talent of ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ of Arch Enemy. Stream the new track on your platform of choice HERE and watch the music video below. 

Speaking on her new release, NITA shares

If you look back at old interviews from the last ten years, any time I was asked about collaborating with a vocalist in the future, Alissa White-Gluz was always the first name out of my mouth. She is truly one of my favorite vocalists and performers in the industry and creating this track together was everything I hoped it would be!

I’m very proud to release this track, especially now with everything else that’s going on. This time in history, whether in politics, music, social media, or our personal lives, has been an eye opening look into the two wolves of a lot of people out there, and maybe this song will be a reminder that we all have the ability to choose how we respond to things.

The lyrics of this song were inspired by “The Story of the Two Wolves”, a legend widely attributed to Native American storytellers.

An old grandfather was teaching his grandson about life:

“A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy.

“It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil–he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.”

He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you–and inside every other person, too.”

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: “Which wolf will win?”

The grandfather simply replied, “The one you feed”.

ALISSA adds 

Nita and I finally got to collaborate – something we have both wanted to do for years! The Wolf You Feed is a kickass, catchy metal track with a really cool vibe. I kept the “two wolves” analogy as a foundation throughout the song while playing up the dichotomy of the two sides of the tug-of-war we all have inside us. I recorded my parts in my home studio and it was an absolute pleasure to build this song with Nita. I am honoured to be a part of it! Can’t wait to do this again!

Wolf You Feed“, is the second song Nita has released featuring a star guest vocalist, the first being the enormously successful “Dead Inside” which featured guest vocals from Disturbed’s David Draiman and saw NITA become the first ever solo female to have a #1 hit at Active Rock Radio. She also returned to her instrumental roots earlier this year with the release of single “Summer Storm”, a fast-paced, emotive shred-fest. Combined, the two singles have had 3.5 million YouTube views and over 10 million streams on Spotify alone.