EUROPEAN “BLOOD DYNASTY” HEADLINE TOUR IN 2025
The wait is almost over: Before Swedish extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY unleash their 12th studio album Blood Dynasty at the end of March this year, the band reveal the ultimate single ‘Paper Tiger’. The music video will drop today at 5pm (GMT), with the full-length album slated for release on 28th March 2025 via Century Media Records.
Stream ‘Paper Tiger’ here.
Watch the ‘Paper Tiger’ video when it premieres at 5pm (GMT) here.
Pre-order Blood Dynasty here.
Founder and guitarist Michael Amott says about ‘Paper Tiger’:
“With Blood Dynasty almost here, we thought we’d sneak in another single for you! ‘Paper Tiger’ is a personal favourite—these riffs are so much fun to play. The accompanying video was shot on a German airfield last summer with our visionary friend Mumpi. Turn it up and let it roar!”
Following the surprise drop of their single ‘Dream Stealer’ in July 2024 and the subsequent release of ‘Liars & Thieves’ in October 2024 and title track ‘Blood Dynasty’ in December 2024, ‘Paper Tiger’ marks the fourth single offering from the highly anticipated album. The track delivers ARCH ENEMY’s signature blend of powerful guitar riffs and dynamic vocals, showcasing the band’s evolution while staying true to their roots.
Blood Dynasty is available for pre-order in the following formats:
- Special Edition CD (11 tracks)
- Special Edition CD (US version) (11 tracks)
- Ltd. Deluxe CD Box Set (11 + 2 bonus tracks)
- Ltd. Deluxe A/B split (red & golden) LP (11 tracks) + bonus LP (2 tracks) + CD
- Artbook (13 tracks) & art print black LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. deep blood red LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. grey LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. transp. red LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. creamy white LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. dark green LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. bright gold LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. red blood splatter (clear-red splatter) LP & LP-Booklet (11 tracks)
- Ltd. Liquid Blood Vinyl (limited to 666 copies) (11 tracks)
- Ltd. black ice LP & LP-Booklet (US version) (11 tracks)
- Ltd. milky clear LP & LP-Booklet (US version) (11 tracks)
- Ltd. tangerine coloured LP & LP-Booklet (US version) (11 tracks)
- Digital album (11 tracks)
Next to the limited deluxe editions that feature two exclusive bonus tracks, fans can also look forward to the Ltd. Liquid Blood Vinyl that is exclusively available in the band stores and limited to 666 copies.
The metal legends are set to ignite stages across Europe on their new “BLOOD DYNASTY” headline tour in autumn/winter 2025. Joining them on their unrelenting metal crusade are the mighty AMORPHIS and ELUVEITIE as co-special guests, with the crushing force of GATECREEPER poised to blast open the gates of chaos. The U.K. leg lays waste to Wolverhampton, Manchester (on Halloween no less), and London.
Tickets for the U.K. dates are on sale now from https://myticket.co.uk/.
ARCH ENEMY’s twelfth studio album, Blood Dynasty will be released on 28th March 2025 via Century Media Records. The record features eleven new tracks full of the band’s signature powerful guitar riffs and guttural force.
Michael Amott confides, “This new album pushes the boundaries of what we’ve done before – it’s everything you’ve come to expect from this band, and then some! We can’t wait for you to hear it and feel the energy we’ve poured into every track. Welcome to the Blood Dynasty!”
