CrypticRock.com recently caught up with Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz and guitarist/founder Michael Amott. In the clip below they discuss the success of their War Eternal album, keeping a band together, and the perceptions of female fronted metal bands: 

Michael Amott (lead guitarist) and Alissa White-Gluz (vocalist) of Arch Enemy sit down with CrypticRock.com for an exclusive video interview to talk their return to North America, new album, the longevity of the band, and more

Arch Enemy recently announced that guitar legend Jeff Loomis (ex-Nevermore) will be joining their ranks for their upcoming European tour, which kicks off November 26th, as well as all future tours in 2015.

Jeff Loomis states: ”I'm very excited to be playing with Arch Enemy. Michael Amott and I have stayed in contact over the years since we toured together when I was playing in Nevermore. Not only do I admire his guitar playing and songwriting, but I also consider him a close friend. To be able to share the stage with Michael, Sharlee, Daniel and Alissa is something I'm really looking forward to. 2015 is going to be a great year... See you all on tour!”

After a great year of intensive touring in support of their album, War Eternal, Arch Enemy are parting ways with guitarist Nick Cordle who states: "With War Eternal I believe we wrote an album together which will stand the test of time, and I wish them well for the future."

US fans will be able to catch a special reunion as Christopher Amott (the brother of Arch Enemy founder/bandleader Michael Amott) has joined the band for the remainder of their American headlining tour.

Michael Amott (guitars) comments: ”We all wish Nick the very best in his new endeavors and we are sure that you will hear much more from him. We're also super grateful to my brother Christopher for stepping in to finish the current American tour!”

”The prospect of working with Jeff Loomis moving forward is truly awesome! Jeff Loomis is one of the best guitar players in the metal world in my opinion, as well as being a long time friend. I look forward to tearing it up on stages around the world together as we continue on the War Eternal' touring cycle throughout all next year and beyond!"

Go to this location for Arch Enemy's complete 2014 tour schedule.

Arch Enemy will bring their world tour for War Eternal to Latin America in January/February 2015.Michael Amott has issued the following statement:

"Latin America has been one of our favorite parts of the world to play for many years and it goes without saying that we are more than excited to announce that we're bringing the War Eternal tour to you - this is going to be truly epic! We look forward to seeing our fantastic Latin American fans in early 2015!"

Dates are as follows:

January

29 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Teatro Estudio Cavaret
30 - Mexico City, Mexico - Jose Cuervo Salón

February

1 - Bogota, Colombia - Coliseo el Salitre
3 - Santiago, Chile - Club Blondie
4 - Antofagasta, Chile - Rock & Soccer
6 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Circo Voador
7 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Carioca Club
8 - Curitiba, Brazil - Music Hall
10 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - El Teatro Flores
12 - Quito, Ecuador - Plaza de toros Belmonte

Arch Enemy have launched a new live video for "As The Pages Burn", taken from their Masters of Rock 2014 festival performance.