Top Ten Reasons Why Arch Enemy Fans Will Be Happy:

10. This continues the trajectory of 2003’s “Anthems of Rebellion.” No big changes.

9. The song “I Am Legend/Out for Blood” has blastbeats. It’s about time, gosh!!

8. Michael and Cristopher Amott shred: thrashy and plenty of guitar solos.

7. The sound is pure metal. No hardcore/breakdowns. Danke schön!

6. Angela Gossow’s is growling mighty fine thank you very much, much.

5. Intro + “Taking Back My Soul” + “Nemesis” is a strong beginning.

4. No clean vocals. No singing. Carry on growling!!

3. One song has a title in German. Another has the word “steel.” Das ist gut, ja!

2. The songs are aggressive and energetic, yet melodic. Total Arch Enemy formula.

1. Arch Enemy has NOT turned into a weirdo band. Weirdos are not cool, gosh!!