ARCH ENEMY – Handshake With Hell (OFFICIAL SUMMER 2023 RECAP)

ARCH ENEMY – Handshake With Hell (OFFICIAL SUMMER 2023 RECAP)

Video by Jens De Vos (Panda Productions)

Music: Michael Amott, Daniel Erlandsson
Lyrics: Alissa White-Gluz

Mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios
Vocal/drum recording/production: Jacob Hansen
Co-produced by Michael Amott and Daniel Erlandsson

► Lyrics ◄

"Handshake With Hell"

Lead – Amott

Collective consciousness
Synapses between us
We pierce the sky with fists
We shroud the Earth in dust

Bow, sit down, take a knee
Before powers that be
We’re here to spread the flame
Welcome to the game

And after all is said and done
Since the moon eclipsed the sun
Can you feel the wrath of truth?
Does it burn you like abuse?

Lead – Amott

Come along to the killing grounds
It’s execution day
The grip of a thousand hands
Squeezes the life from supremacy

And after all is said and done
When the dark delays the dawn
Walk your path towards the reaper
Learn that hell is other people!

Chorus:
Obey
As we
Decay
Buy me a lobotomy

Fools never cease to amaze
Keep digging your grave
A lobotomy

Down here for eternity
Where fire and ice meet
You burnt the world above
We rule the world beneath

And after all is said and done
Before a new day has begun
Bid your worries all goodbye
Flee the pan, into the fire!

Fool me once and I’m numb
Twice and I’m dumb
Thrice, I won’t be fooled again

Fool me once and I’m done
Twice I succumb
To a handshake with hell

In the end, we only reap what we have sown
Can’t leave well enough alone
The world’s at stake
Under an oath that cannot break

Lead – Amott
Lead - Loomis

Chorus:
Obey
As we
Decay
Buy me a lobotomy

Fools never cease to complain
Keep digging your grave
A lobotomy


► "RISING FROM THE NORTH” TOUR 2024 (w/ In Flames and Soilwork) ◄

3-Oct-2024: UK – Glasgow, O2 Academy
4-Oct-2024: UK – Manchester, Manchester Academy
5-Oct-2024: UK – Birmingham, O2 Academy
6-Oct-2024: UK – London, Hammersmith Apollo
8-Oct-2024: France – Paris, Olympia
9-Oct-2024: Luxembourg – Esch-sur-Alzette, Rockhal
11-Oct-2024: Germany – Hamburg, Sporthalle
12-Oct-2024: Germany – Düsseldorf, Mitsubishi Electric Hall
13-Oct-2024: Netherlands – Den Bosch, Mainstage
15-Oct-2024: Switzerland – Zurich, The Hall
16-Oct-2024: Italy – Milan, Alcatraz
18-Oct-2024: Germany – Stuttgart, Schleyer-Halle
19-Oct-2024: Germany – Frankfurt am Main, Jahrhunderthalle
20-Oct-2024: Germany – Munich, Zenith
22-Oct-2024: Austria – Vienna, Gasometer
23-Oct-2024: Hungary – Budapest, Barba Negra
25-Oct-2024: Czech Republic – Prague, Sportovni Hala Fortuna
26-Oct-2024: Germany – Dresden, Messe
27-Oct-2024: Germany – Berlin, Columbiahalle
29-Oct-2024: Norway – Oslo, Spektrum
31-Oct-2024: Sweden – Malmö, Malmö Arena
1-Nov-2024: Sweden – Gothenburg, Scandinavium
2-Nov-2024: Sweden – Stockholm, Hovet
3-Nov-2024: Sweden – Sundsvall, Nordichallen
5-Nov-2024: Finland – Helsinki, Ice Hall


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[a.g.]

This is the kind of song you can show someone who asks you what metal is all about. Power. Tension. Brutality. Fragility. Musicality. Passion. It's all at once. Thanks.

[dheenachandradhas]

I'm 68 years old !! Just love them !! Awesome !!

[DanihelMetalPromotion]

Whoever has done the editing deserves a raise. Other than the fact AE always delivers quality stuff I think we should mention the quiet heroes too!

[loti]

I you haven't seen Arch Enemy live, I urge you to get tickets, they are a great band live, I will definitely see them again 😝😝😝😝

[paulroupe]

Been fan of ARCH ENEMY since Wages Of Sin came out and I'm 71 yr old! Was able to see them live back in 2017! GREAT FUCKING SHOW!

[johncallaghan]

Fantastic song. She is one of the best front girls ive seen. Fantastic drummer. Yep I'm now an Arch Enemy fan.

[virus-hjyz]

Great song. The combination of GG and Alissa's clear voice is brilliant. I hope to hear more.

[terrrbix]

I really love it when I hear her natural voice. It really fits in METAL MUSIC 🤘🏻
She really is the "QUEEN" 💯

[tlee]

Her cleans are SOO enchanting! It's mesmerizing!

[slowemm]

Wow had no idea she sounded so good singing clean like this, she can do it all

[eternal]

Thanks for always breaking my neck, incredible. Pure Metal.

[hlalboi]

finally i can hear her natural voice .. and its amazing ❤❤❤she should sing more of these

[yhrqpbs]

This Spring, Thank you so match come to JAPAN!!

See you next

[Cristianon-rytx]

Η μουσική αυτή που μας εκφράζει...είναι οι πτυχές της όμορφα

[azmodi]

This is the best song to show Alissa's vocal ability. Truly Amazing.

[carljennings]

57 year old lifelong metalhead here. This genuinely warms my heart. I'm gonna go listen to Dre and Snoop to restore some balance to the universe.

[KoronicsArpad]

For making sure, I've already got my ticket for Arch Enemy / In Flames show Budapest 2024.🤘

[anderseriksson]

Arch Enemy is one of the best (if not the best) live bands nowadays. I've seen them a couple of times, and they blown me away every time.
If you haven't seen them yet, do it! Make sure to get a ticket for their upcoming tour in 2024. You won't regret it 🤘🤘

[civildisorder]

20 years after I first heard of them they released their best album, congrats! I hope more to come 🤘

[allanwind]

Great track, love the visual design of the show (costumes, stage, effects), engaging performance and audience is fired up. The video is really well done and just straight up entertaining.