War Eternal | ||||
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Released | 6 June 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2013–2014 | |||
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Genre | Melodic death metal | |||
Length | 47:30 (standard) 111:29 (artbook) | |||
Label | Century Media | |||
Producer | Arch Enemy | |||
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Source | Rating |
Blabbermouth.net | 9/10[1] |
Metal Hammer DE | 6/7[2] |
Metal Hammer UK (print) | 8/10[3] |
Metal Injection | 9/10[4] |
Terrorizer | 7.5/10[5] |
War Eternal is the ninth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy, which was released first in Japan on 4 June 2014 by Century Media. It is the first Arch Enemy album in 15 years since Burning Bridges to feature a new line-up; Alissa White-Gluz took over on vocals after former long-time vocalist Angela Gossow stepped down from vocal duties to be the band's business manager.[6] Additionally, ex-Arsis guitarist Nick Cordle replaced Christopher Amott in 2012. Cordle ultimately left the band just before their European tour and was replaced by former Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis.[7]