Album: The Root of All Evil by Arch Enemy (2009)
Genre: Death Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Reflective
Record Label: Century Media
Format: Compilation

Description: The Root of All Evil is a compilation by the Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy, featuring re-recorded songs from the first three albums by the band. It was released on September 28, 2009 on Century Media Records. The album was produced by the band itself and mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap.

Artist Background: Arch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band, originally a supergroup, from Halmstad, formed in 1996. Its members were in bands such as Carcass, Armageddon, Carnage, Mercyful Fate, Spiritual Beggars, and Eucharist. It was founded by Carcass guitarist Michael Amott along with Johan Liiva, who were both originally from the influential death metal band Carnage. The band has released ten studio albums, two live albums, three video albums and three EPs. The band was originally fronted by Johan... Part of the Halmstad, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Death Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Music Scene: Part of the Halmstad, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Death Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Death Metal, Metal, Reflective, 2000s, Compilation, Century Media

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The Root of All Evil is a compilation by the Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy, featuring re-recorded songs from the first three albums by the band. It was released on September 28, 2009 on Century Media Records. The album was produced by the band itself and mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap.

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