ARCH ENEMY Shares Music Video For ‘Paper Tiger’ Song From Upcoming ‘Blood Dynasty’ Album

Swedish/Canadian/American extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY have released the video for a new song called “Paper Tiger”. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Blood Dynasty”, which is slated due on March 28 via Century Media Records.ARCH ENEMY founder and guitarist Michael Amott states: “With ‘Blood Dynasty’ almost here, we thought we’d sneak in another single for you. ‘Paper Tiger’ is a personal favorite — these riffs are so much fun to play. The accompanying video was shot on a German airfield last summer with our visionary friend Mumpi. Turn it up and let it roar!”Following the surprise drop of their single “Dream Stealer” in July 2024, the subsequent release of “Liars & Thieves” in October 2024 and the “Blood Dynasty” title track in December, “Paper Tiger” marks the fourth single offering from the highly anticipated album.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’!””Blood Dynasty” track listing:01. Dream Stealer02. Illuminate the Path03. March Of the Miscreants04. A Million Suns05. Don’t Look Down06. Presage07. Blood Dynasty08. Paper Tiger09. Vivre Libre10. The Pendulum11. Liars & ThievesNext to the limited deluxe editions that feature two exclusive bonus tracks, fans can direct their attention to the limited liquid blood vinyl that is exclusively available in the band stores and limited to 666 copies.”Dream Stealer” marked ARCH ENEMY’s first new music since the release of the “Deceivers” album, which came out in August 2022.”Dream Stealer” was mixed by Jens Bogren and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios. The video was directed and produced by Patric Ullaeus.Six months ago, Amott told Pulp Magazine about “Dream Stealer” and ARCH ENEMY’s plans for new music: “We’ve been staying busy for sure and are really focused on writing and recording new stuff in between the touring we’re doing. I’m kind of always coming up with new musical and lyrical ideas though — I just keep going as it’s what I enjoy doing anyway. Making music is a natural process, and it’s pretty much a daily thing, so it can be hard to pinpoint exactly when everything was conceived. I do, however, actually remember that the initial seed for ‘Dream Stealer’ was written during a songwriting session I did with Daniel [Erlandsson, drums] in Los Angeles, California, two years ago, and then it’s been rearranged and updated a lot till it reached its final state that you’re now hearing.”Asked if it was a conscious decision to go back to the “classic ARCH ENEMY” direction and approach with “Dream Stealer”, Amott said: “I’ve seen some seriously great feedback from the fans, and that’s always very encouraging, of course. Personally, I don’t know if I’d necessarily say ‘Dream Stealer’ is a throwback to the sound of the past, but I get what they mean — the song has the energy and speed that is very exciting and infectious. Maybe there is a hint of vintage ARCH ENEMY in there, and why not? I’m looking forward to playing it live on stage — I think it is going to be intense as hell.”ARCH ENEMY played its first concert with new guitarist Joey Concepcion on April 24, 2024 at Musinsa Garage in Seoul, South Korea. The show was part of ARCH ENEMY’s 2024 Asian tour.In December 2023, ARCH ENEMY announced that it had “amicably” parted ways with longtime guitarist Jeff Loomis.Jeff, who was the main songwriter in his previous group, NEVERMORE, joined ARCH ENEMY in late 2014, but was not involved in the writing for the latter act’s last two albums, 2017’s “Will To Power” and the aforementioned “Deceivers”.ARCH ENEMY is:Alissa White-Gluz – VocalsMichael Amott – GuitarJoey Concepcion – GuitarSharlee D’Angelo – BassDaniel Erlandsson – DrumsPhoto credit: Katja Kuhl[embedded content][embedded content][embedded content][embedded content]