This live album captures Arch Enemy at a high point, showcasing the ferocious energy of their "Will to Power" tour. It documents the band's powerful stage presence and the reception of their then-current material.
- "As the Stages Burn!" was recorded at the 2016 Masters of Rock festival in Zlín, Czech Republic. The album features tracks spanning Arch Enemy's discography, including material from "War Eternal" and "Will to Power". It was released on Century Media Records in March 2017.
- The release came shortly after the successful studio album "Will to Power," further cementing the band's status in the melodic death metal scene. The live album highlights the chemistry between guitarist Michael Amott and vocalist Alissa White-Gluz.
- "As the Stages Burn!" reached position 94 on the German album charts. It was directed by Vicente Trujillo and released as a full-length concert film alongside the audio versions.
Arch Enemy is a melodic death metal band formed in Sweden in 1995, known for their combination of extreme metal aggression and melodic guitar work. At the time of "As the Stages Burn!", vocalist Alissa White-Gluz had been with the band for a few years, solidifying her role and the band's evolving sound.
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