Swedish extreme metal titans, Arch Enemy, recently released the single and video, “Paper Tiger”. The track is featured on their upcoming 12th studio album, Blood Dynasty. Today, they take us behind the scenes of the music video.
Stream “Paper Tiger” here and watch the new footage, as well as the official music video, below.
“With Blood Dynasty almost here, we thought we’d sneak in another single for you,” said founder and guitarist Michael Amott. “‘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!”
Blood Dynasty marks Arch Enemy’s 12th studio album. The record features 11 new tracks full of the band’s signature powerful guitar riff and guttural force. The album is slated for release on March 28 via Century Media Records.
Blood Dynasty is available for pre-order in the following formats:
– 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 two 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.
Blood Dynasty tracklisting:
“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”
“Blood Dynasty” video:
“Liars & Thieves” video:
“Dream Stealer” video:
Arch Enemy recently announced their spring 2025 North American tour plans.
The massive tour kicks off on April 14 in San Diego and runs through May 16 in Atlanta, including several stops in Canada. All dates are below, along with key spring festival appearances, such as Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville. Get tickets here.
“We can’t wait to reconnect with our amazing North American fans this spring,” says guitarist Michael Amott. “We’re bringing Fit For An Autopsy, Baest, and Thrown Into Exile along for the ride – prepare for an unforgettable night of pure metal mayhem. See you soon!”
Dates:
April
14 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
16 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
18 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
19 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
20 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl
22 – Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
23 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall
25 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
26 – Denver, CO – Summit
28 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
29 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
30 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
May
2 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
3 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
5 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of The Living Arts
6 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
8 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia*
9 – Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
10 – Stroudsburg, PA – The Sherman Theater
11 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple**
13 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground***
15 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville**
16 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade***
18 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest**
* no Fit For An Autopsy, but featuring Martyr
** festval appearance
*** no Baest
Arch Enemy are:
Alissa White-Gluz – Vocals
Michael Amott – Guitars
Joey Concepcion – Guitars
Sharlee D’Angelo – Bass
Daniel Erlandsson – Drums
(Photo – Katja Kuhl)
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Stream “Paper Tiger” here and watch the new footage, as well as the official music video, below.
“With Blood Dynasty almost here, we thought we’d sneak in another single for you,” said founder and guitarist Michael Amott. “‘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!”
Blood Dynasty marks Arch Enemy’s 12th studio album. The record features 11 new tracks full of the band’s signature powerful guitar riff and guttural force. The album is slated for release on March 28 via Century Media Records.
Blood Dynasty is available for pre-order in the following formats:
– 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 two 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.
Blood Dynasty tracklisting:
“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”
“Blood Dynasty” video:
“Liars & Thieves” video:
“Dream Stealer” video:
Arch Enemy recently announced their spring 2025 North American tour plans.
The massive tour kicks off on April 14 in San Diego and runs through May 16 in Atlanta, including several stops in Canada. All dates are below, along with key spring festival appearances, such as Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville. Get tickets here.
“We can’t wait to reconnect with our amazing North American fans this spring,” says guitarist Michael Amott. “We’re bringing Fit For An Autopsy, Baest, and Thrown Into Exile along for the ride – prepare for an unforgettable night of pure metal mayhem. See you soon!”
Dates:
April
14 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
16 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
18 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
19 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
20 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl
22 – Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
23 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall
25 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
26 – Denver, CO – Summit
28 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
29 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
30 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
May
2 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
3 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
5 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of The Living Arts
6 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
8 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia*
9 – Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
10 – Stroudsburg, PA – The Sherman Theater
11 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple**
13 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground***
15 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville**
16 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade***
18 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest**
* no Fit For An Autopsy, but featuring Martyr
** festval appearance
*** no Baest
Arch Enemy are:
Alissa White-Gluz – Vocals
Michael Amott – Guitars
Joey Concepcion – Guitars
Sharlee D’Angelo – Bass
Daniel Erlandsson – Drums
(Photo – Katja Kuhl)
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