The latest episode of Talking Metal features an interview host Mark Strigl conducted with Michael Amott of ARCH ENEMY. Topics include The Root Of All Evil album, CARCASS, BILL STEER, OZZY OSBOURNE, the Swedish Death Metal book, the G1M, CARNAGE, and Gus G.

The episode also features an interview Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Sean Baker of the SEAN BAKER ORCHESTRA. Topics include Mike Varney, Bruce Bouillet, and Joe Stump.

The podcast can be downloaded at this location this location. iTunes users can also subscribe to Talking Metal for free at this location.

To celebrate the release of Arch Enemy's new album, The Root Of All Evil, Guitar World is pleased to offer a free download of 'Pilgrim'.

Go to Guitarworld.com to download the mp3 now.

Check out The Root Of All Evil e-card at this location.

Yesterday, September 28th, Arch Enemy released The Root Of All Evil in Europe. It contains a selection of completely re-recorded tracks from the band’s first three albums Black Earth (1996), Stigmata (1998) and Burning Bridges (1999), reenergized and upgraded by the band’s definitive lineup.

Now, another track of this release has been posted at the band’s official MySpace page, so head over to myspace.com/archenemy and listen to “Bury Me An Angel”!

The Root Of All Evil will be available as regular CD, LP (with the full album on CD as bonus), Digital Download and Limited Edition CD incl. a special Mediabook packaging, three additional live bonus tracks, alternate artwork, an extended booklet and an exclusive embroidered patch. See below for the exact release date in your territory:

Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Italy / Benelux: Out Now

UK / France / Greece / Denmark / Norway / Rest Of Europe: Out Now

Spain / Portugal: Out Now

Finland / Sweden / Hungary: September 30th

Japan: September 30th

An official album trailer can be viewed below.

All upcoming Arch Enemy tour dates can be found at this location.

In other news, Arch Enemy have launched a contest around their upcoming Australian tour, where fans can win meet & greet passes, CDs and signed posters.

Says Angela Gossow, "We are so very bloody positive about coming to Australia again, that we are throwing in some extra goodies for you to win: Lots of meet & greet passes, CDs and signed posters! Hells yes. Meeting Arch Enemy in its entity is an adventure you shouldn't miss ;-)

All you must do is: Buy a ticket for any of the OZ dates and actually drag your corpse to the show. You will also need a little bit of luck - so pray to the Gods Of Rock 'n 'Roll! We are stoked to meet ya either face to face or at the show!

Cheers!"

To go into the draw to win one of 10 meet and greets in Sydney, book tickets online at:

Sydney - Submit before Thursday, October 1st . Winners and details of the meet and greet to be notified by Ticketek and Soundworks Touring.

To go into the draw to win one of 10 meet and greets at all other cities, book tickets at the below outlets. Current ticket holders are also eligible. Email your name and proof of purchase to soundworkspromo@bigpond.com to go into the draw. All winners to be notified by Soundworks Touring.

Perth - before Thursday, October 8th

Adelaide - before Thursday, October 8th

Melbourne - before Thursday, October 8th

Brisbane - before Thursday, October 8th

For conditions of entry please visit www.myspace.com/soundworks_touring.

Arch Enemy (with guests SUFFOCATION and WINDS OF PLAGUE) Australian dates include:

November

1 - Capitol - Perth, Australia * (18+)
3 - Fowlers Live - Adelaide, Australia * (Lic/ AA)
5 - The Forum - Melbourne, Australia (18+)
6 - The Roundhouse - Sydney, Australia (Lic/ AA)
7 - The Hifi - Brisbane, Australia (18+)

*Arch Enemy and Suffocation Only