In a commanding display of their enduring influence, Arch Enemy has claimed the Death Metal Band of 2024 "Metal Award" with an overwhelming 44.43% of votes, while setting the stage for their highly anticipated twelfth album, Blood Dynasty.
The Swedish melodic death metal titans dominated the poll of nearly 15,000 participants, significantly outpacing respected acts Gojira and Amon Amarth, who secured second and third places respectively.
2024: A Year of Strategic Expansion
Arch Enemy’s triumph coincides with a period of intense activity and strategic announcements:
- Surprise release of "Dream Stealer" single and music video on July 31
- Announcement of Blood Dynasty album (scheduled for March 28, 2025)
- Release of singles "Liars & Thieves" and "Blood Dynasty"
- Completion of extensive Mexican tour "Largo Camino Al Inframundo…"
- Announcement of major 2025 touring plans including:
- European headlining tour with Amorphis, Eluveitie, and Gatecreeper
- North American tour with Fit for an Autopsy, BAEST, and Thrown into Exile
Top Five Rankings
- Arch Enemy – 44.43%
- Gojira – 11.23%
- Amon Amarth – 9.80%
- In Flames – 6.64%
- Behemoth – 5.15%
Genre Evolution
The poll results showcase the diverse spectrum of modern death metal, from Arch Enemy’s melodic approach to Gojira’s progressive elements and Amon Amarth’s viking metal fusion.
Complete Final Results (14,901 Total Votes)
- Arch Enemy – 44.43%
- Gojira – 11.23%
- Amon Amarth – 9.80%
- In Flames – 6.64%
- Behemoth – 5.15%
- Cannibal Corpse – 3.78%
- Opeth – 3.48%
- Insomnium – 2.71%
- Napalm Death – 2.62%
- Cattle Decapitation – 1.76%
- Obituary – 1.54%
- Nile – 1.27%
- Carcass – 1.25%
- Deicide – 0.98%
- Suffocation – 0.90%
- Morbid Angel – 0.90%
- Bloodbath – 0.80%
- Possessed – 0.77%
