Arch Enemy

ARCH ENEMY Welcomes Fresh Blood with Mille Petrozza's Fiery Guest Spot

By Jason •
The metal world ignites as ARCH ENEMY's new frontwoman Lauren Hart takes the stage alongside Kreator's Mille Petrozza in a blistering tribute to GBH.

In a night that will echo through the annals of metal history, Mille Petrozza of Kreator graced the stage with Swedish/American titans ARCH ENEMY during their electrifying set at Bi Nuu in Berlin. The duo unleashed a cover of the iconic GBH anthem "City Baby Attacked By Rats," sending ripples of nostalgia and excitement through the crowd. Fan-filmed footage of this momentous collaboration is already making the rounds, igniting fervor among metalheads worldwide.

ARCH ENEMY has kicked off their summer 2026 European tour with a bang, beginning with the Area 53 festival in Leoben, Austria. This tour marks a pivotal moment for the band as they introduce new vocalist Lauren Hart, formerly of Once Human, who steps into the spotlight following Alissa White-Gluz's departure late last year. Hart's arrival has injected a fresh energy into the band, and the response from fans has been nothing short of overwhelming.

In a candid interview with Brazilian journalist Igor Miranda, drummer Daniel Erlandsson expressed his surprise at the enthusiastic reception Hart has received. "It seems like the fans see something in Lauren that they really like, and it connects a bit to our former frontwoman Angela Gossow. It's almost like we're starting a new era of the band now," he said, reflecting on their lengthy 30-year journey. The vibes in the venue are electric, and it’s clear that both the band and the fans are ready for this new chapter.

When asked about the circumstances surrounding Alissa's exit, Erlandsson stated, "Her official reason was to focus on her solo career, and now she seems to be starting her own band. It's a natural progression, but some fans are still grappling with it." He emphasized that loyalty can exist on both sides, urging fans to embrace the new while respecting the past. As for whether Alissa's departure was anticipated, he admitted it felt like a change was approaching, but the finality of it still caught everyone off-guard.

Hart's journey to joining ARCH ENEMY is one steeped in personal connection, with the vocalist revealing that ARCH ENEMY's 2001 album "Wages Of Sin" sparked her desire to sing. "We were fortunate that she was ready to join us at the right time," Erlandsson noted, highlighting the fresh perspective Hart brings to the band. As they gear up for extensive touring, he assured fans that new music is on the horizon, with plans for an album potentially dropping as soon as next year.

With a legacy that includes three albums with vocalist Johan Liiva and a decade-long reign under Gossow, ARCH ENEMY is poised to carve out their future with Hart at the helm. As the metal scene watches closely, one thing is clear: ARCH ENEMY is not just continuing; they're evolving, and the metal world is here for it.