As the Stages Burn!
Arch Enemy · 2017
196 min · 46 tracks · melodic death metal
A blistering showcase of melodic death metal, blending fierce riffs with soaring vocals in a high-energy live setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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War Eternal — This track serves as both a rallying cry and a statement of purpose, encapsulating the band's themes of resilience and defiance amid heavy instrumentation.
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You Will Know My Name — With its anthemic chorus and compelling guitar work, this song exemplifies Arch Enemy's ability to blend aggression with melody, making it a fan favorite.
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Nemesis — As one of their signature tracks, its inclusion highlights the band's legacy while showcasing their dynamic stage presence through a well-known crowd favorite.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This live album captures Arch Enemy's energetic performance but lacks strong cohesion due to its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous live performance with no breaks between tracks, creating an immersive experience.
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy pace with aggressive riffs and fast tempos, while the second half introduces slower, more melodic sections.
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections that highlight the band's musicianship and allow for crowd interaction.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- prefer quiet background music
- dislike lengthy listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Showcases live energy and strong performances, beloved by dedicated fans.
- Career context
- As the Stages Burn! was released in 2017, marking a pivotal moment for Arch Enemy as they solidified their lineup with vocalist Alissa White-Gluz and showcased their extensive catalog. This album captures a live performance at Wacken Open Air 2016, emphasizing their status as a leading force in the melodic death metal scene after their critically acclaimed album War Eternal in 2014.
- Stylistic neighbors
- In Flames· Soilwork· Dark Tranquillity
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You Will Know My Name
The moment shifts from personal reflection to a bold declaration of identity and power in the face of adversity.
This transition enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics by contrasting vulnerability with an empowering stance, effectively engaging the audience.
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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