The Swedish band Arch Enemy is one of the top ranked acts in the Death Metal world. In december they gave a show in Amsterdam. Toazted was there and spoke with guitarist Michael Amott, about his views on how to write a song, why Arch Enemy doesn't play ballads and why there is a solo section for the guitars and drums in most Arch Enemy shows.

The Swedish band Arch Enemy is one of the top ranked acts in the Death Metal world. In december they gave a show in Amsterdam. Toazted was there and spoke with guitarist Michael Amott, about his views on how to write a song, why Arch Enemy doesn't play ballads and why there is a solo section for the guitars and drums in most Arch Enemy shows.

Charlie, the bass player of Arch Enemy, spoke with Toazted in Amsterdam before the kickoff of a night with a whole lotta metal, supporting Machine Head. They tell us how it is to support other bands while they are kinda used to headline. Oh right, and drummer Daniel is a robot..

“You guys fucking suck!”

Touring with Machine Head in the US, that must be awesome.. And what about the best bass player on this little tour, who is that? Ofcourse we also ask him about the latest record and what the reactions have been.

“If Dave (Machine Head) is in the room.. I’m gay!”

Before we ask Charlie what the deal is with the new ‘frontman’, Angela Gossow, we ask him what his favorite record is and what the future holds in stock for Arch Enemy.

“I’m not Billy Sheehan, I’m more Cliff Williams”