Arch Enemy's Angela Gossow Leaves Band - New Singer Announced

Some of the most surprising news happened today, which involves long time singer Angela Gossow of Arch Enemy has stepped down as lead singer of the band. She was been the front-women of the band since 2000 when she debut on 'Wages of Sin'.

Angela Gossow released this statement:

"Dear ARCH ENEMY fans, this is not easy to tell you...I have decided to step down from being ARCH ENEMY's voice of anger. After 13 years of pure fucking metal, 6 studio albums and countless tours through five continents, I feel the need to enter a different phase in my life, be with my family and pursue other interests. I will however remain business manager for ARCH ENEMY, and I will continue to develop my artist management roster.

Taking her place is extreme metalist Alissa White-Gluz from the band The Agonist.

Alissa White-Gluz released this statement:

"I am very honored and happy to announce a new chapter in my life and musical career beginning now; I have joined forces with one of my all-time favorite and globally respected bands, ARCH ENEMY. 'Wages of Sin' was the first metal album I ever bought, and it was love at first listen. It is not often that you get a phone call from your favorite band asking you to join! I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such amazingly talented musicians whom I also consider great friends. I look forward to being able to write and perform at a whole new level now with ARCH ENEMY! Music is forever, metal is limitless and this is only the beginning!"

Arch Enemy is one of the most prolific death metal bands that made our Top Ten Death Metal Bands page.