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As the Stages Burn!

Arch Enemy · 2017

196 min · 46 tracks · melodic death metal

A thunderous live recording that captures the raw energy and melodic intricacies of Arch Enemy's powerful performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • cathartic anthems for release
  • immersive experience with intensity
  • engaging crowd participation moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quiet background music
  • dislike lengthy listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
As the Stages Burn! is Arch Enemy's first live album, released in 2017 after a period of revitalization following the introduction of vocalist Alissa White-Gluz in 2014. This album showcases their evolution into one of melodic death metal's leading acts, following the successful release of their studio album War Eternal in 2014.
Stylistic neighbors
In Flames· Soilwork· Dark Tranquillity

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Khaos Overture (live at Wacken 2016) 1:45
  • 2 Yesterday Is Dead and Gone (live at Wacken 2016) 4:35
  • 3 War Eternal (live at Wacken 2016) 5:06
  • 4 Ravenous (live at Wacken 2016) 4:05
  • 5 Stolen Life (live at Wacken 2016) 3:00
  • 6 My Apocalypse (live at Wacken 2016) 5:57
  • 7 You Will Know My Name (live at Wacken 2016) 4:32
  • 8 Bloodstainee Cross (live at Wacken 2016) 5:39
  • 9 Under Black Flags We March (live at Wacken 2016) 5:12
  • 10 As the Pages Burn (live at Wacken 2016) 4:23
  • 11 Dead Eyes See No Future (live at Wacken 2016) 4:29
  • 12 Avalanche (live at Wacken 2016) 5:12
  • 13 No Gods, No Masters (live at Wacken 2016) 4:32
  • 14 We Will Rise (live at Wacken 2016) 4:43
  • 15 Nemesis (live at Wacken 2016) 4:21
  • 16 Fields of Desolation (live at Wacken 2016) 2:59
  • 17 Outro (live at Wacken 2016) 2:05
  • 18 Tempore Nihil Sanat (excerpts From “Tokyo Sacrifice”) 1:18
  • 19 Never Forgive, Never Forget (excerpts From “Tokyo Sacrifice”) 3:46
  • 20 Bury Me an Angel (excerpts From “Tokyo Sacrifice”) 4:38
  • 21 Taking Back My Soul (excerpts From “Tokyo Sacrifice”) 4:55
  • 22 Burning Angel (excerpts From “Tokyo Sacrifice”) 4:25
  • 23 The Day You Died (excerpts From “Tokyo Sacrifice”) 5:02
  • 25 Silverwing (excerpts From “Tokyo Sacrifice”) 5:28
  • 26 War Eternal (music video) 4:18
  • 27 You Will Know My Name (music video) 4:40
  • 28 No More Regrets (music video) 4:10
  • 29 Stolen Life (2015 version) (music video) 3:00
  • 30 Stolen Life (2016 version) (music video) 3:15
  • 31 Time Is Black (music video) 5:27

Disc 2

  • 1 Khaos Overture 1:35
  • 2 Yesterday Is Dead and Gone 4:39
  • 3 War Eternal 4:29
  • 4 Ravenous 4:04
  • 5 Stolen Life 3:00
  • 6 My Apocalypse 6:02
  • 7 You Will Know My Name 4:33
  • 8 Bloodstained Cross 5:37
  • 9 Under Black Flags We March 5:20
  • 10 As the Pages Burn 4:27
  • 11 Dead Eyes See No Future 4:24
  • 12 Avalanche 4:45
  • 13 No Gods, No Masters 4:22
  • 14 We Will Rise 5:04
  • 15 Nemesis 4:03
  • 16 Fields of Desolation 3:30

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