Although I enjoy many types of music, in my mind nothing beats a good, balls-out metal album, and Arch Enemy have never failed to deliver in that regard. For almost a decade, and in spite of a drastic change in vocalists, this European crew has been cranking out almost impossibly tight and technically advanced compositions, and they're still going strong today. They've long been established as one metal's top bands, and "Anthems of Rebellion" should only cement that standing. In fact, it might even be their best release yet.
Much like their previous albums, "Anthems Of Rebellion" often has the feel of a guitar clinic, which makes sense given the fact that the band is led by ex-Carcass axe-man Michael Ammott and his brother Christopher (who's not too shabby himself). Along with Meshuggah's Fredrik Thordendal and Marten Hagstrom, these guys stand right at the top of the modern metal guitar-duo heap. Together, the two tear through a non-stop succession of intricate harmonies, thunderous riffs, and explosive solos. The rest of the band is nothing to sneeze at either. The rhythm section of bassist Sharlee D'Angelo and drummer Daniel Erlandsson often struggle to make themselves heard behind the stunning guitar onslaught, but they deliver all the surgical precision necessary to anchor music this aggressive. Fronting it all is Angela Gossow (she's a woman), whose throat-ripping vocals are among the most insane you'll hear from either gender. It's just not extreme metal without some anger and vitriol, and Angela brings plenty of it.
Musically, the album adheres mainly to the Iron Maiden-derived, Gothenburg-style melodic death/thrash sound that Mike has been renowned for since his days with Carcass. Steamrolling, death-metal heaviness is still present, but extreme metal has rarely been so catchy. The band's sound has become more streamlined than ever, resulting in an album that includes some of the most wildly infectious metal songwriting to grace the genre since In Flames's heyday. On track after track, Mike and Christopher lay down thick, heavy grooves that should prove once and for all that heaviness, musicianship, and melody can peacefully coexist. "Dead Eyes See No Future" and the stunning "Instinct" feature some of the most insane guitar acrobatics of the past decade, accompanied by Angela's venomous rasp and disaffected lyrics. "Despicable Heroes" is a roaring thrash-metal tune sure to please avid Haunted lovers like myself. "We Will Rise" throws somewhat of a curveball by starting out subdued and minimal (by Arch Enemy standards, anyway) before turning on the heaviness in the chorus.
Fortunately, Arch Enemy also manage to avoid the production problems that have plagued some of this year's big-name metal releases, from Nevermore's "Enemies Of Reality" to (to a much lesser extent) the Haunted's "One Kill Wonder." Some metal albums probably should have raw production, but an album that relies on technical perfections as much as "Anthems" definitely isn't one of them. Fortunately, the mix here is crystal-clear, allowing the listener to follow everything that's going on without having to pick through a wall of sound. All in all, this is another fine album from a great band, and sure to make my prestigious "Best of 2003" list.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.62 x 5.05 x 0.4 inches; 3.52 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Century Media
- Item model number : 2135752
- Original Release Date : 2012
- Date First Available : February 12, 2007
- Label : Century Media
- ASIN : B0000AM6MY
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #336,354 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #1,174 in Thrash & Speed Metal (CDs & Vinyl)
- #5,197 in Pop Metal (CDs & Vinyl)
- #138,014 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
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Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2003
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2012
I have been a fan of metal opera for awhile and when a friend from Canada sent me the link to We Will Rise, I was floored. She wails, she contorts her face and really gives you a feel of what it is to be bad ass. And the dudes in the background? works those guitars like it's no ones business. The hair? Forget about it- makes me giddy just thinking about them head banging and looking like Gods. I think Deathclock and these guys played together? I would die happy knowing that ever happened. It is hard not to thrash around, put your fists in the air and getting into a spunky mood when listening to this Album.
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2004
Fantastic album! I discovered this band on a compilation CD and out of all the bands and 30 or so songs Arch Enemy had a song called We Will Rise which really blew me away. When I heard they were opening for Iron Maiden in their 2004 tour I thought, "Maiden must see some great potential for this band, I should pick up their latest CD".
I went out and bought this CD and was immediately blown apart by the sheer power. Great album! Buy it and enjoy some heavy tunes!
I went out and bought this CD and was immediately blown apart by the sheer power. Great album! Buy it and enjoy some heavy tunes!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2015
really a chick that sounds like this and can rock this hard is amazing. not because it has a female singer but she can make most dudes look sad while shes tearing it up. live this is an even better band
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020
Love the CD an love dearly the great prices**
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019
This was the first Arch Enemy album I ever heard and I Loved it. So, when I saw that it says here that this is a 2 disc edition, I bougth it. Because of it I decided to pay the $20.99. But now thay I have it in my hands, is the single disc album. Now I see it expensive. It's the first time this ever happens to me. Always a first time right. I don't return it because it will cost me 3 times the cost of the CD.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album, but not the edition it says i nthe description
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019
This was the first Arch Enemy album I ever heard and I Loved it. So, when I saw that it says here that this is a 2 disc edition, I bougth it. Because of it I decided to pay the $20.99. But now thay I have it in my hands, is the single disc album. Now I see it expensive. It's the first time this ever happens to me. Always a first time right. I don't return it because it will cost me 3 times the cost of the CD.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2014
Best arch enemy album, doomsday machine is a close second if you like metal, buy this if not why are you reading this review?
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2003
When I first heard "Wages of Sin" I was stunned. I thought I had already found that band you can get all their cds and say, this is my favorite metal band, but after listening to "Anthems of Rebellion" you can forget about that.
I played the album over and over again looking for that spirit that spirit that you can find in their earlier releases, but all I found was their lightest work ever.
Despite the sound is impeccable, they quite took it for granted and thought anything they'd do would be fine.
The songs are not aggressive enough, and most of them reminded me of what Sepultura became after Max Cavalera left the band.
I've only had the album for a week and I'm already expecting something better for the next time!.
I played the album over and over again looking for that spirit that spirit that you can find in their earlier releases, but all I found was their lightest work ever.
Despite the sound is impeccable, they quite took it for granted and thought anything they'd do would be fine.
The songs are not aggressive enough, and most of them reminded me of what Sepultura became after Max Cavalera left the band.
I've only had the album for a week and I'm already expecting something better for the next time!.
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Antje M.
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Reviewed in Germany on September 30, 2023
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Reviewed in Germany on July 6, 2023
Es geht weiter mit der Neuauflage der CDS
Musik ist super.
Musik ist super.
R. facer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Long overdue re issues
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2023
Wonderful reissues if these classic arc enemy albums.. can't fault them at all
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Bishmanrock
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2013
I wasn't quite sure what to think when I originally approached this album. There's a slight shift in style between this album and the previous, Wages of Sin, in which new singer Angela Gossow debuted, although it may have been more evident upon its time of release as opposed to now, where the most recent albums are even more of a shift.
At a push, Anthems of Rebellion is slightly more rhythm orientated than its predecessor, albeit not overly. What struggled to sell me to this album is it feels like just a continuation of Wages of Sin, without pushing any further boundaries. There's nothing new here, very little evolution, although as Wages was a brilliant album, that isn't a bad thing.
With the exception of one track ("Anthem", which I've always thought sounded eerily close to a Steps to S-Club 7 tunewise. Either way I believe it's one of the weakest of their instrumentals), they're all solid songs and worthy of their place in the Arch Enemy discography.
I guess my point is this: it's a good album, and if you're a fan, buy it. But if you're just getting into Arch Enemy, this album is wedged between Wages of Sin and Doomsday Machine - both of which in my opinion are superior.
At a push, Anthems of Rebellion is slightly more rhythm orientated than its predecessor, albeit not overly. What struggled to sell me to this album is it feels like just a continuation of Wages of Sin, without pushing any further boundaries. There's nothing new here, very little evolution, although as Wages was a brilliant album, that isn't a bad thing.
With the exception of one track ("Anthem", which I've always thought sounded eerily close to a Steps to S-Club 7 tunewise. Either way I believe it's one of the weakest of their instrumentals), they're all solid songs and worthy of their place in the Arch Enemy discography.
I guess my point is this: it's a good album, and if you're a fan, buy it. But if you're just getting into Arch Enemy, this album is wedged between Wages of Sin and Doomsday Machine - both of which in my opinion are superior.
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