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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing with peaks cathartic anthems for release
- 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.
- If you like
- melodic death metal
As the Stages Burn! is an album by Arch Enemy, released in 2017. A thunderous live recording that captures the raw energy and melodic intricacies of Arch Enemy's powerful performances. This album not only highlights Arch Enemy's commanding presence at Wacken Open Air but also solidified their status within the metal community, debuting at number 27 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart. The release was well-received by critics, further cementing the band's influence on the melodic death metal scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does As the Stages Burn! sound like?
A thunderous live recording that captures the raw energy and melodic intricacies of Arch Enemy's powerful performances. Rooted in melodic death metal.
What makes As the Stages Burn! by Arch Enemy notable?
This album not only highlights Arch Enemy's commanding presence at Wacken Open Air but also solidified their status within the metal community, debuting at number 27 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart. The release was well-received by critics, further cementing the band's influence on the melodic death metal scene. 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.
Who is As the Stages Burn! for?
As the Stages Burn! works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, wave-like pacing with peaks and cathartic anthems for release.
How many songs are on As the Stages Burn!?
As the Stages Burn! has 46 tracks, running approximately 196 minutes.
Tracklist
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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 Standout 4:29
- 4 Ravenous 4:04
- 5 Stolen Life 3:00
- 6 My Apocalypse 6:02
- 7 You Will Know My Name Standout 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 Standout 4:03
- 16 Fields of Desolation 3:30
Release Date
March 31, 2017
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
196 min 51 sec
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