Arch Enemy - Khaos Legions

7.5 | 605 votes |

Release date:	30 May 2011
Style:	Gothenburg metal
Owners:	620 have it 79 want it 1 trades it

Disc I
01. Khaos Overture
02. Yesterday Is Dead And Gone
03. Bloodstained Cross
04. Under Black Flags We March
05. No Gods, No Masters
06. City Of The Dead
07. Through The Eyes Of A Raven
08. Cruelty Without Beauty
09. We Are A Godless Entity
10. Cult Of Chaos
11. Thorns In My Flesh
12. Turn To Dust
13. Vengeance Is Mine
14. Secrets
15. The Zoo [Scorpions cover] [Japanese bonus]
16. Snow Bound [Acoustic version] [Japanese bonus]

Disc II [Kovered In Khaos] [Deluxe/Limited edition bonus]
01. Warning [Discharge cover]
02. Wings Of Tomorrow [Europe cover]
03. The Oath [Kiss cover]
04. The Book Of Heavy Metal [Dream Evil cover]

Review

Lyrics (15)

Line-up
Angela Gossow - vocals
Michael Amott - guitars
Christopher "Chris" Amott - guitars
Daniel Erlandsson - drums
Charles Petter Andreason - bass

Additional musicians:
Per Wiberg - keyboards
Mikkel Sandager - backing vocals
Mats Johansson - analogue keyboards, programming
Staffan Karlsson - noises, effects

Additional info
Produced by Rickard Bengtsson and Arch Enemy.

Europe: May 30th
North America: June 7th

Available in following formats:
- Ltd. Edition Kingsize Mediabook 2CD (including Kovered In Khaos bonus songs) - Europe & Australia
- Deluxe version Digipak 2CD (including Kovered In Khaos bonus songs) - North America
- Standard version CD - worldwide
- 2LP Gatefold incl. a dropcard (all album and Kovered In Khaos tracks on both, vinyl and dropcard)
- 300 copies in red/black marbled color vinyl (exclusive for Nuclear Blast Europe mail-order)
- 400 copies in transparent/black marbled vinyl (exclusive for CM Distro worldwide)
- 100 copies in gold color vinyl (CM Distro Europe mail-order)
- 2200 copies in black vinyl (worldwide)
- Digital download

Staff review by
Thryce

Rating:
N/A

An open letter to Arch Enemy.

Dear Arch Enemy,

Back where I come from we have this saying; "You can only hate Arch Enemy, if you hate having fun". So obviously I was pretty excited when I heard you were releasing your first studio effort in over six years (unless you want to count the utter abomination that was Rise Of The Tyrant[i], which I kind of don't). After a couple of spins though, my excitement gradually turned into concern. Which is why I'm stepping up to lend a helping hand (which I assume was your intent, 'cause I'm just that modest).

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monsterpod2 Posts: 14 From: USA	Permalink 05.10.2010 - 18:41 monsterpod2 Posts: 14 From: USA This was some good news to find today.... this is me hoping they come back to america... Loading...
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BloodTears ANA-thema Posts: 11835 From: Portugal	Permalink 16.10.2010 - 00:35 Rating: 6 BloodTears ANA-thema Posts: 11835 From: Portugal I'm curious to know what they do next. ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass. My Instagram Loading...
Deadmeat Necrobutcher Posts: 2437 From: Greece	Permalink 16.10.2010 - 12:37 Deadmeat Necrobutcher Posts: 2437 From: Greece Written by BloodTears on 16.10.2010 at 00:35 I'm curious to know what they do next. probably one more safe album with some nice songs and melodies in the same vein as the last 3-4 albums of course... ---- Υou've sold your human essence to the cold world of dead and empty things... You're SOLD! Loading...
BloodTears ANA-thema Posts: 11835 From: Portugal	Permalink 16.10.2010 - 20:12 Rating: 6 BloodTears ANA-thema Posts: 11835 From: Portugal Written by Deadmeat on 16.10.2010 at 12:37 Written by BloodTears on 16.10.2010 at 00:35 I'm curious to know what they do next. probably one more safe album with some nice songs and melodies in the same vein as the last 3-4 albums of course... Well I certainly hope that's not the case lol We don't want no more safe albums ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass. My Instagram Loading...
ramin Posts: 15 From: Iran	Permalink 14.11.2010 - 13:18 ramin Posts: 15 From: Iran Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssss!!!!!!! yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssss!!!!!!! Loading...
WRATH OF FENRIR Posts: 12 From: Iraq	Permalink 18.01.2011 - 13:02 WRATH OF FENRIR Posts: 12 From: Iraq Yyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssss and come to iraq Loading...
Angelic Storm Melodious Posts: 6675 From: UK	Permalink 18.01.2011 - 13:46 Angelic Storm Melodious Posts: 6675 From: UK Written by Deadmeat on 16.10.2010 at 12:37 probably one more safe album with some nice songs and melodies in the same vein as the last 3-4 albums of course... Aside from the first two albums, they've always been "safe" though. Not that there's anything wrong with that. lol I doubt they'll ever do another "Stigmata", (a challenging, but inconsistent album) thats for sure. Loading...
Deadmeat Necrobutcher Posts: 2437 From: Greece	Permalink 20.01.2011 - 13:41 Deadmeat Necrobutcher Posts: 2437 From: Greece Written by Angelic Storm on 18.01.2011 at 13:46 Written by Deadmeat on 16.10.2010 at 12:37 probably one more safe album with some nice songs and melodies in the same vein as the last 3-4 albums of course... Aside from the first two albums, they've always been "safe" though. Not that there's anything wrong with that. lol I doubt they'll ever do another "Stigmata", (a challenging, but inconsistent album) thats for sure. you said it right. stigmata surely was a challenging album but also very very inconsistent. the shorter songs (3-5 minutes) are much better than the long ones... much better. generally arch enemy are enjoyable but not something more i think. ---- Υou've sold your human essence to the cold world of dead and empty things... You're SOLD! Loading...
Angelic Storm Melodious Posts: 6675 From: UK	Permalink 20.01.2011 - 14:08 Angelic Storm Melodious Posts: 6675 From: UK Written by Deadmeat on 20.01.2011 at 13:41 you said it right. stigmata surely was a challenging album but also very very inconsistent. the shorter songs (3-5 minutes) are much better than the long ones... much better. generally arch enemy are enjoyable but not something more i think. Actually, the longest track on that album "Bridge Of Detsiny", is one of my fave Arch Enemy songs. But all the other experimental type songs didnt really work for me. The more straightforward tracks like "Beast Of Man" and "Sinister Mephisto" were much better. Loading...
Deadmeat Necrobutcher Posts: 2437 From: Greece	Permalink 20.01.2011 - 14:16 Deadmeat Necrobutcher Posts: 2437 From: Greece Written by Angelic Storm on 20.01.2011 at 14:08 Written by Deadmeat on 20.01.2011 at 13:41 you said it right. stigmata surely was a challenging album but also very very inconsistent. the shorter songs (3-5 minutes) are much better than the long ones... much better. generally arch enemy are enjoyable but not something more i think. Actually, the longest track on that album "Bridge Of Detsiny", is one of my fave Arch Enemy songs. But all the other experimental type songs didnt really work for me. The more straightforward tracks like "Beast Of Man" and "Sinister Mephisto" were much better. yeah i agree with you. though i dont like THAT much bridge of destiny, surely it is the best out of the long songs of this album! btw i dont like that much the title of the new album... i dont like it when bands play with words in order to be "cool" etc... ---- Υou've sold your human essence to the cold world of dead and empty things... You're SOLD! Loading...
SexyCat_1113 Posts: 78 From: China	Permalink 01.02.2011 - 15:13 Rating: 7 SexyCat_1113 Posts: 78 From: China I have seen the studio record video, these riffs and drums are so carzy, i am so excited !!! Loading...
superbarhom Posts: 13 From: Syria	Permalink 07.02.2011 - 19:34 superbarhom Posts: 13 From: Syria Common arch enemey .......... waiting a new sound from vocal wanna bang my head ---- super barhom Loading...
BloodFireDeath Posts: 182 From: USA	Permalink 09.02.2011 - 18:52 BloodFireDeath Posts: 182 From: USA Well they ALWAYS write new interesting melodies. So I guess that isn't too terribly safe. But I am going to agree with everyone else YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ---- Goodspeed on the Devils Thunder Loading...
Death To Posers Hate Thy King Posts: 268 From: USA	Permalink 10.02.2011 - 01:57 Rating: 9 Death To Posers Hate Thy King Posts: 268 From: USA I have a good feeling about this one ---- The word gen means "illusion" or "apparition." In India, a man who uses conjury is called a genjutsushi ["a master of illusion technique"]. Everything in this world is but a marionette show. Thus we use the word gen. Loading...
Jusbaked Posts: 10 From: Australia	Permalink 07.03.2011 - 12:09 Rating: 9 Jusbaked Posts: 10 From: Australia I do not think I have anticipated an album more than this album. Is going to be a great release. Loading...
sobrius Posts: 9 From: USA	Permalink 25.04.2011 - 17:44 sobrius Posts: 9 From: USA Hell Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ---- YA Loading...
wrathchild Posts: 14090 From: France	Permalink 20.05.2011 - 08:50 wrathchild Posts: 14090 From: France Written by Deadmeat on 16.10.2010 at 12:37 probably one more safe album with some nice songs and melodies in the same vein as the last 3-4 albums of course... I was attending a listening party of the new album in Paris yesterday (2 weeks before the official release), and although I didn't stay long enough to listen to it twice and despite the noisy background, I think I can safely say that you're right. It sounded very Arch Enemish as in the last 3-4 albums, so I don't think one should expect to be surprised. Yet, of course, the album did seem to rock just like the last 3-4 albums did ---- La belleza no reside en lo que puedas crear, sino en lo que eres capaz de transmitir Beauty resides not in what you're able to create, but in what you're able to communicate Txus, Mägo De Oz Loading...
Deadmeat Necrobutcher Posts: 2437 From: Greece	Permalink 20.05.2011 - 12:31 Deadmeat Necrobutcher Posts: 2437 From: Greece Written by wrathchild on 20.05.2011 at 08:50 Written by Deadmeat on 16.10.2010 at 12:37 probably one more safe album with some nice songs and melodies in the same vein as the last 3-4 albums of course... I was attending a listening party of the new album in Paris yesterday (2 weeks before the official release), and although I didn't stay long enough to listen to it twice and despite the noisy background, I think I can safely say that you're right. It sounded very Arch Enemish as in the last 3-4 albums, so I don't think one should expect to be surprised. Yet, of course, the album did seem to rock just like the last 3-4 albums did i liked the style of the last album and it's energy. but the truth is that arch enemy have become a very safe band after anthems of rebellion. at least i hope that the new one has 2-3 VERY good songs. that's all i expect.... ---- Υou've sold your human essence to the cold world of dead and empty things... You're SOLD! Loading...
DevilishSong Posts: 85 From: The Netherlands	Permalink 20.05.2011 - 20:53 Rating: 7 DevilishSong Posts: 85 From: The Netherlands This Album - except 3 or 4 tracks - is so ordinary for Arch Enemy and they didn't do anything innovative ... some riffs and melodies are good but the whole album was a repetitive work for Arch Enemy ... in the best way i give 6.5 or 7 to it ... Loading...
Kubina91 Posts: 23 From: Czech Republic	Permalink 24.05.2011 - 18:04 Kubina91 Posts: 23 From: Czech Republic Wow! Great melodic album! I love Angela Gossow! Loading...
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BloodTears ANA-thema Posts: 11835 From: Portugal	Permalink 24.05.2011 - 21:18 Rating: 6 BloodTears ANA-thema Posts: 11835 From: Portugal Written by Guest on 24.05.2011 at 18:50 Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh. Is that your response to the album upon listening to it? lol ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass. My Instagram Loading...
!J.O.O.E.! Account deleted	Permalink 24.05.2011 - 21:38 !J.O.O.E.! Account deleted Written by BloodTears on 24.05.2011 at 21:18 Written by Guest on 24.05.2011 at 18:50 Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh. Is that your response to the album upon listening to it? lol Haha, yeah. It's very stadium metal, not particularly creative, more a display of technical prowess. Like the one before really. Loading...
Behdaad DEAD Posts: 206 From: Iran	Permalink 26.05.2011 - 09:42 Rating: 8 Behdaad DEAD Posts: 206 From: Iran Nothing new. Indeed it was a good album, but just for a single listen. I was expecting more from them. ---- As tyranny becomes normality; We hang at the end of the rope. Loading...