ANGELA GOSSOW admits she “thought hard about rejoining ARCH ENEMY”
“And the answer was no”
23-02-2026
Former ARCH ENEMY vocalist Angela Gossow has praised the band’s current singer Lauren Hart, calling her “Angela reincarnate”.
Hart, who previously sang for the band ONCE HUMAN, was introduced as ARCH ENEMY‘s new frontwoman last week with the release of the group’s new single “To The Last Breath”. Her addition to ARCH ENEMY was announced just days after Angela shot down rumors that she had rejoined ARCH ENEMY following the recent departure of Alissa White-Gluz.
Gossow shared a photo of her with Hart, and she included the following message: “My sister at heart. Such a warm and genuine human. We share the same taste in music, the same vocal technique and dedication to music, people and fitness. We have known each other personally since many years. Been following her journey with ONCE HUMAN, was hoping for her breakthrough. Then I crossed my fingers for her joining another known metal band. Didn’t work out. She never gave up! Then I was looking into putting a new band together for her – thinking a cross over between DIMMU BORGIR, ARCH ENEMY/ IN FLAMES and MACHINE HEAD/ ONCE HUMAN style. I asked her to send in various cover tracks to get a full picture on her vocal skills ( she crushed!) and started scouting for musicians fitting her talent. And then things happened in the ARCH ENEMY camp. I thought hard about rejoining the band. I looked at my life, my age, my still young children, my workload as the manager for (ARCH ENEMY). And the answer was no. Both emotionally and also rationally. We received many applications from great vocalists all over the world. I put Lauren forward to the guys. Michael (Amott, ARCH ENEMY‘s founding guitarist) connected. She recorded vocals in December 2025. She rose. Like a Phoenix to the sky. So intense. So glorious. She is Angela reincarnate. Exceeding my skills. Ready to last for decades. I am honoured and humbled to be working with her. Finally.”
Angela added in a postscript: “All the best to Alissa! She is gonna kill it with her solo album! Wanted to do it since 2016. She has got some great female talent at her side and will leave her mark in the world of metal for sure:)”
Gossow also wrote in a “post postscript”: “Yes, I am down for doing single shows”.
Speculation about Angela‘s possible return was sparked by a teaser video shared by ARCH ENEMY and Gossow in which a mysterious figure could be seen holding up a torch, captioned with a cryptic “2026” Everything else had been wiped off each of their accounts.
After a second teaser video was shared, Angela, who has been managing ARCH ENEMY for more than a decade, took to her social media to write: “It’s not ME! But thank you for all the love! I am really excited to be involved in this new chapter as the manager. This is gonna CRUSH!”
ARCH ENEMY unveiled “To The Last Breath”, the first ARCH ENEMY song to feature the latest addition to the lineup — new singer Lauren Hart (ex-ONCE HUMAN).
Watch “To The Last Breath” below.
Michael Amott, guitarist and founder of ARCH ENEMY, comments: “Connecting with Lauren has marked an important step in my journey. Working with her was an exceptional experience — her remarkable voice, coupled with her dedication and professionalism, brings a rare level of excellence. I look forward to continuing the collaboration.”
While fans and media alike have been rapidly speculating about who might step into the role behind the microphone, the band remained tight-lipped as the anticipation built to a feverous pitch across the metal community. Now, ARCH ENEMY are back in full force, presenting their ferocious new anthem “To The Last Breath”.
Amott adds: “Make no mistake — this song is a reckoning. Musically, it’s unapologetically aligned with my original vision for the band — and I believe longtime fans will recognize that immediately. Lyrically, it’s about seeing through deception and dismantling the illusion of control. It captures that moment when you realize you’ve been fed poison — and you choose to fight back. Once that clarity hits, there’s no retreat. It’s do or die.”
With unwavering confidence, Amott asserts: “Just when you think it’s over, a new beginning rises. Now it’s time to rage with us — to the very last fucking breath!”
ARCH ENEMY 2026 is:
Lauren Hart – Vocals
Michael Amott – Guitars
Joey Concepcion – Guitars
Sharlee D’Angelo – Bass
Daniel Erlandsson – Drums
To celebrate this new chapter and present their unparalleled and raw band dynamic, ARCH ENEMY has announced an intimate European club show run dubbed “Back To The Root Of All Evil” in the summer of 2026.
Tour dates:
Jul. 19 – Berlin, Germany – Bi Nuu
Jul. 21 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Pumpehuset
Jul. 22 – Stockholm, Sweden – Kollektivet Livet
Jul. 24 – Helsinki, Finland – Tavastia
Jul. 25 – Tallinn, Estonia – Helitehas
Jul. 27 – Krakow, Poland – Hype Park
Aug. 2 – Cologne, Germany – Club Volta
Aug. 3 – Paris, France – Maroquinerie
Aug. 5 – Vitoria, Spain – Jimmy Jazz
Aug. 9 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli Pandora
Aug. 10 – London, England – The Underworld
Aug. 11 – Manchester, England – Rebellion
Alissa added in a separate statement on her Facebook page: “After 12 years in ARCH ENEMY, we have parted ways. I am forever thankful to the thousands of amazing fans I have met along the way. Thank you, Beastlings!
“I can’t wait to share what I have been working on with you all (with some big surprises in store). Stay tuned for big news in 2026 and see you very soon.”
White-Gluz, former vocalist of Canadian extreme metallers THE AGONIST, joined ARCH ENEMY in 2014 as the replacement for Angela Gossow. Angela, who joined ARCH ENEMY in 2000 and made her debut on the now-classic “Wages Of Sin” (2001), stepped down as frontwoman and is now focusing on management, while Alissa took her place.
ARCH ENEMY recorded three albums with vocalist Johan Liiva — “Black Earth” (1996), “Stigmata” (1998) and “Burning Bridges” (1999) — before Liiva was replaced by German singer Gossow.
ARCH ENEMY released four studio albums with White-Gluz on vocals: “War Eternal” (2014), “Will To Power” (2017), “Deceivers” (2022) and “Blood Dynasty” (2025).
Throughout her career, the now-40-year-old Alissa has consistently used her music as a vehicle for social change, addressing pressing issues such as environmental conservation, veganism, and the ethical treatment of animals.
Back in 2016, it was announced that White-Gluz had signed a deal with Napalm Records for the release of her debut solo album. The following year, she said that her solo LP would feature collaborations with a member of KAMELOT and at least one of her now-former bandmates in ARCH ENEMY.
The now-former-ARCH ENEMY frontwoman said that the idea for a solo project came about as a suggestion from Gossow, who has been managing ARCH ENEMY‘s career for more than a decade and also oversaw Alissa‘s personal affairs.
Last September ARCH ENEMY released the official lyric video for the song “Break The Spell”. The clip was produced by David Provan at 12Inch Media.
Watch “Break The Spell” below.
ARCH ENEMY commented, “‘Break The Spell’ is a raw, introspective journey through despair and resilience. It confronts mortality, fear, and emotional collapse — yet refuses to surrender. Haunting and defiant, it transforms pain into empowerment, offering strength to anyone fighting through dark times.”
ARCH ENEMY‘s twelfth studio album, “Blood Dynasty”, was originally released in March of this year via Century Media Records. The “Blood Dynasty (Deluxe Edition)” will be out October 10, and it comes with three bonus tracks, one of which, “Lachrymatory”, is previously unreleased.
Last month ARCH ENEMY have released an official music video for the song “Illuminate The Path”. The track is taken from the band’s latest album, “Blood Dynasty“, which arrived on March 28, 2025 via Century Media Records.
Watch “Illuminate The Path” below.
Watch the previously released “A Million Suns”, “Paper Tiger” and “Blood Dynasty” below.
Following the surprise drop of their single “Dream Stealer” in July 2024 and the subsequent release of “Liars & Thieves” in October, “Blood Dynasty” marks the third single offering from the highly anticipated album. The track promises to deliver ARCH ENEMY‘s signature blend of powerful guitar riffs and dynamic vocals, showcasing the band’s evolution while staying true to their roots.
Founder and guitarist Michael Amott shares: “The third single from our upcoming album has arrived, and it’s the title track: ‘Blood Dynasty’! This one shifts gears from the fast and furious energy of our two recent singles, diving deeper into melody and atmosphere. Immerse yourself in this dystopian soundscape!”
Amott previously stated about “Blood Dynasty”: “This new album pushes the boundaries of what we’ve done before — it’s everything you’ve come to expect from this band, and then some! We can’t wait for you to hear it and feel the energy we’ve poured into every track. Welcome to the ‘Blood Dynasty’!”
Pre-order Arch Enemy’s new album Blood Dynasty AT THIS LOCATION.
Arch Enemy founder and guitarist Michael Amott shares about the new album:
“This new album pushes the boundaries of what we’ve done before—it’s everything you’ve come to expect from this band, and then some! We can’t wait for you to hear it and feel the energy we’ve poured into every track. Welcome to the Blood Dynasty!”
Tracklist “Blood Dynasty”
- Dream Stealer
- Illuminate the Path
- March Of the Miscreants
- A Million Suns
- Don’t Look Down
- Presage
- Blood Dynasty
- Paper Tiger
- Vivre Libre
- The Pendulum
- Liars & Thieves
- Special Edition CD (11 tracks)
- Special Edition CD (US version) (11 tracks)
- Ltd. Deluxe CD Box Set (11 + 2 bonus tracks)
- Ltd. Deluxe A/B split (red&golden) LP (11 tracks) + bonus LP (2 tracks) + CD Artbook (13 tracks) & art print
- black LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. deep blood red LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. grey LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. transp. red LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. creamy white LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. dark green LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. bright gold LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. red blood splatter (clear-red splatter) LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. Liquid Blood Vinyl (limited to 666 copies) (11 tracks)
- Ltd. black ice LP & LP-Booklet (US version) (11 tracks)
- Ltd. milky clear LP & LP-Booklet (US version) (11 tracks)
- Ltd. tangerine colored LP & LP-Booklet (US version) (11 tracks)
- Digital album (11 tracks)
Next to the limited deluxe editions that feature 2 exclusive bonus tracks, fans can direct their attention to the Ltd. Liquid Blood Vinyl that is exclusively available in the band stores and limited to 666 copies.
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