10. The Great Heathen Army – Amon Amarth (Metal Blade, August 5, 2022) One of my all-time favorite bands, this album represents everything that Amon Amarth have done in their long, storied career; progressive storytelling of tales and myths, but also anthemic, hook-laden tracks that stick in the mind. Amon Amarth are the KINGS of Melodic (Viking) Death … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: The OG Metalhead’s 2022 AOTY List
Arch Enemy
Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Arch Enemy — Deceivers (2022) ALBUM REVIEW
Welcome to The Saw’s Butcher Shop! Your Master Butcher, The Saw, is here with a New Album Review for Arch Enemy’s 11th studio album. After a brief delay, Deceivers (finally) dropped on August 12, 2022 via Century Media. And this record is a banger! There is a wide array of sounds, styles, tempos, structures, and … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Arch Enemy — Deceivers (2022) ALBUM REVIEW
Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Arch Enemy — In the Eye of the Storm (2022) SINGLE REVIEW
Here I am again, Butcher Crew; The Saw! And did you know that Arch Enemy are streaming a new video on their YouTube channel? “In the Eye of the Storm” is trademark, patented Arch Enemy Melodic Death Metal. And it’s awesome! With a wicked opening, “In the Eye of the Storm” rides on a nasty … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Arch Enemy — In the Eye of the Storm (2022) SINGLE REVIEW
Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Arch Enemy — Sunset Over the Empire (2022) SINGLE REVIEW
Welcome to The Saw’s Butcher Shop! Ya girl has a quick Single Review for you, today, Butcher Crew. Arch Enemy has dropped a single (and video) for “Sunset Over the Empire” from their upcoming full-length release, Deceivers, due August 12, 2022 via Century Media. I’ve reported many times on New Arch Enemy Albums, previous Single … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Arch Enemy — Sunset Over the Empire (2022) SINGLE REVIEW
Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Arch Enemy — Handshake with Hell (2022) SINGLE REVIEW
Welcome, Butcher Crew! The Saw is here with another single review. This time, Arch Enemy has dropped another track from their upcoming new album (Deceivers, from Century Media Records). “Handshake with Hell” is a bit different from their previous two singles dropped – “Deceiver, Deceiver” and “House of Mirrors.” “Handshake with Hell” is (I think) … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Arch Enemy — Handshake with Hell (2022) SINGLE REVIEW
Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Arch Enemy — House of Mirrors SINGLE REVIEW
What’s up, Butcher Crew?! It’s ya girl, The Saw. Did you hear (and see) that Arch Enemy dropped their second standalone single and video? Just a few weeks after releasing the bop, “Deceiver, Deceiver,” Arch Enemy have released, “House of Mirrors.” Michael Amott (founding guitarist) said that he had a guitar intro that he’d been … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Arch Enemy — House of Mirrors SINGLE REVIEW
Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop – Arch Enemy: Deceiver, Deceiver SINGLE REVIEW
The staple of Melodic Death Metal, Arch Enemy, dropped a new single (and video), “Deceiver, Deceiver” on October 21st. The last new material that we heard from them was 2017s Will to Power. I went to the Masquerade in Atlanta to see them on this tour, and reviewed the show and the new record at … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop – Arch Enemy: Deceiver, Deceiver SINGLE REVIEW
Band of the Week: Arch Enemy
I first heard of Arch Enemy when my dad showed me the music videos for My Apocalypse and Nemesis. We were both in awe of the talent that this band had (and still has). They have melodic death metal down and create beautiful songs that have amazing harmonies by the guitars and vocals. The first time I saw … Continue reading Band of the Week: Arch Enemy
Favorite Albums of 2017
It’s that time of year again, where we count down our favorite things of the year while welcoming in the new year! I will be counting down my top 10 favorite albums that I have been jamming out to this year. I will be writing mini album reviews for all these records, you’re welcome. 2017 … Continue reading Favorite Albums of 2017
Favorite Songs of 2017
It’s that time of year again, where we count down our favorite things of the year while welcoming in the new year! I will be counting down my top 10 favorite songs that I have been listening to all year long. 2017 was a great year for metal, a lot of bangers and heavy hitters … Continue reading Favorite Songs of 2017