Arch Enemy - Christopher Amott Leaves The Band Again, Recruit Replacement
Official press release:
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 stage, the rehearsals have shown we have a devastating twin axe attack going on!"
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 stage, the rehearsals have shown we have a devastating twin axe attack going on!"
[Thanks to wrathchild for the tip!]
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| Dark Blood The Avenger Posts: 1435  |
It's fine as long as it's not his brother Michael leaving. Although they're a pretty good duo live, but I'm sure they've picked a good replacement.
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| Olli Posts: 362  |
"Christopher simply isn't into playing extreme metal anymore." Ohh how those words burn 
---- When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us."
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| ANGEL REAPER Posts: 3687  |
"Christopher simply isn't into playing extreme metal anymore." -as seen on Khaos Legions ....
---- "Cross is only an iron,hope is just an illusion,freedom is nothing but a name..." "Build your walls of the dead stone...Build your roofs of a dead wood..Build your dreams of a dead thoughts" 
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| Absak Posts: 189  |
Written by Olli on 05.03.2012 at 21:35 I don't know what you meant by that. But if you're mocking Arch Enemy for considering themselves extreme metal then I have to agree. Nothing extreme about them.
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| Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10094  |
Damn, AE will never be the same again for me. Imo the band's whole charm is the Christopher-Michael face-ripping riffs.
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| theFIST Posts: 1074  |
They won"t get back to the sound of the first album anyways, so why care
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| psykometal A staff guy... Elite Posts: 6101  |
Maybe the next album will actually be worth a damn then. Don't get me wrong Chris is a great guitarist but their last couple albums have just been rather disappointing, maybe new blood will bring about better music again...
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| Alex F Posts: 3519  |
I thought it said Michael left, if that was so then Arch Enemy would be dead. Chris is a great guitarist, but i don't think he contributes to the writing process that much.
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| Captinblueballs1 Posts: 6  |
Christopher figure it out already do you like heavy metal or not. Figure it out and stick with it. They were better with you but a well cant win em all,
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| Cynic Metalhead Ambrish Saxena Posts: 7561  |
Another beef cropped up between members and finally this time Christopher leaving AE forever. He must be sick and tired of not getting "super best responses" from their Khaos...and tensions are always plays a major factor in their regime. Anyways, Good luck to Christopher and may the replacement be the best.
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| AngelofDeth Cyborg Raptor Posts: 1183  |
Written by Valentin B on 05.03.2012 at 21:50 hes already left once man. who knows he may return again as well
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| Libishomen Posts: 8  |
Written by theFIST on 05.03.2012 at 22:31 Exactly!
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| BloodTears ANA-thema Elite Posts: 11835  |
I have progressively lost my interest in Arch Enemy, this is just another disappointment. Unless they release a really good album sometime soon, they have lost me forever 
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| theFIST Posts: 1074 |
Written by Libishomen on 06.03.2012 at 09:19 don"t be sad, you can still listen to that 
---- http://metalstormmusicianscorner.bandcamp.com Written by Warman on 07.11.2007 at 22:39
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| Cynic Metalhead Ambrish Saxena Posts: 7561 |
Written by Korah on 06.03.2012 at 16:43 This is the first time Christopher leaving the band. Again?...What you mean again?!
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| Elaryan Posts: 23  |
Written by Cynic Metalhead on 06.03.2012 at 18:06 He left once ... 2005-2007
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| Cynic Metalhead Ambrish Saxena Posts: 7561 |
Written by Elaryan on 06.03.2012 at 18:24 Oh yeah, but that wasn't "proper leaving" you know...he announced it..! but he was indirectly linked to the band. But this time, he actually left the "Arch Enemy" island and may be he is not coming back. Not sure.
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| Olli Posts: 362 |
Written by Absak on 05.03.2012 at 21:45 Na I just think it's a shame when metal musicians no longer like it. I haven't listened to them a whole lot, I didn't like what I heard so I can't comment on their extremity 
---- When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us."
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| Robstar Posts: 230  |
Arch Enemy wont be the same ... but lets see who this kid does his job... We''ll see...
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