Arch Enemy Drops "Paper Tiger" Music Video and Reveals Blood Dynasty Tour Dates

The Swedish metal titans gear up for their North American tour with Fit For An Autopsy, Baest, and Thrown Into Exile—dates and details revealed.

By Silas Johansson

Feb 8, 2025

'Paper Tiger' is the fourth and final single from Arch Enemy’s upcoming twelfth studio album, Blood Dynasty, set for release on March 28, 2025.

Arch Enemy drops ‘Paper Tiger’—the fourth and final single before Blood Dynasty drops on March 28. The track gallops with a Judas Priest-esque energy, filmed on a German airfield because, sure, why not.
A limited edition ’liquid blood vinyl’ is available—only 666 copies exist. If you haven’t preordered yet… LOL, good luck competing with collectors who refresh faster than you.
North America is about to get obliterated—tour kicks off April 14, with Fit For An Autopsy, Baest, and Thrown Into Exile in tow. Some dates are missing bands, so check before you show up crying in the parking lot.

The Gist

Ok SO listen—Arch Enemy decided that the world needed to be LOUDER, and who are we to argue??? They dropped “Paper Tiger” and I swear to Odin’s beard it’s got that Judas Priest but also Arch Enemy but also maybe a bit of an angry chainsaw vibe. And if you were thinking “wow, I could use another song to scream in my car like I’m in a Fast & Furious movie,” CONGRATS THIS IS IT.

So what’s the deal? This is the fourth and final single from their upcoming album, BLOOD DYNASTY—which, by the way, sounds like a Metal Soap Opera™ that would air on a network where everyone has a sword. The album drops March 28, 2025, via Century Media Records and yes you can preorder it right now like the responsible little metalhead you are.

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Arch Enemy was formed in 1995 by Michael Amott, formerly of Carcass, alongside his brother Christopher Amott.

Michael Amott Is Having The Time Of His Life

The man, the myth, the riff lord himself—Michael Amott—decided to share his feelings on “Paper Tiger,” and surprise surprise his feelings are mostly about R I F F S.

“With Blood Dynasty almost here we thought we’d sneak in another single for you ‘Paper Tiger’ is a personal favorite these riffs are so much fun to play The accompanying video was shot on a German airfield last summer with our visionary friend Mumpi Turn it up and let it roar”

MICHAEL. BUDDY. You just casually dropped German airfield into the conversation like we weren’t gonna have questions. Why an airfield? Were there planes? Were the planes metal??? Also—“turn it up and let it roar” is basically a legal obligation now so if you don’t blast this at full volume you are… breaking METAL LAW.

Alissa White-Gluz joined Arch Enemy as the lead vocalist in 2014, replacing Angela Gossow, who managed the band after stepping down. — Image: Arch Enemy / Reproduction / Disclosure — **Alissa White-Gluz** joined **Arch Enemy** as the lead vocalist in **2014**, replacing **Angela Gossow**, who managed the band after stepping down. — Image: Arch Enemy / Reproduction / Disclosure

The Vibes? Absolute Chaos. Good.

This song is fast, it shreds, it might be illegal in certain countries. It’s got a galloping energy—like if you threw a knight on a warhorse into a mosh pit. People are saying it’s kinda Judas Priest-esque and yeah, I get that, but it’s also just PURE UNHINGED ARCH ENEMY ENERGY.

Amott keeps teasing that Blood Dynasty is gonna “push boundaries,” which in Metal Terms™ means “we turned everything up to 11 and made it so fast you might get whiplash.”

“This new album pushes the boundaries of what we’ve done before It’s everything you’ve come to expect from this band and then some”

So basically they just Thanos-snapped their own sound and made it MORE. Which. Yeah. I’m here for it.

Alissa White-Gluz has been praised for her versatile vocal range, seamlessly switching between brutal growls and clean vocals. — Image: Alissa White-Gluz / Reproduction / Disclosure — **Alissa White-Gluz** has been praised for her **versatile vocal range**, seamlessly switching between **brutal growls** and **clean vocals.** — Image: Alissa White-Gluz / Reproduction / Disclosure

The Road To Blood Dynasty

Look if you’re just tuning in NOW… where have you been. They’ve already dropped three other tracks leading up to this. Catch up.

“Dream Stealer” (July 2024) – You heard this and immediately wanted to fight a dragon

ARCH ENEMY - Dream Stealer (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

“Liars & Thieves” (October 2024) – This one felt like a betrayal—who lied? Who thieved? Am I in a medieval tavern???

Arch Enemy - LIARS & THIEVES (Official Video)

“Blood Dynasty” (December 2024) – OH so we’re just gonna name the album after this one huh? Bold. Respect.

ARCH ENEMY - Blood Dynasty (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

“Paper Tiger” (February 2025) – THE FINAL TEASE BEFORE THE ALBUM DROPS

If you didn’t listen to these already? LOL. Good luck catching up now. just kidding…

What Are We Even Getting In This Album??

Arch Enemy ‘Blood Dynasty’ Album Cover — Image: Arch Enemy / Reproduction / Disclosure

Oh just 11 TRACKS OF PURE DESTRUCTION. Here’s the full list:

Dream Stealer
Illuminate the Path
March Of the Miscreants
A Million Suns
Don’t Look Down
Presage
Blood Dynasty
Paper Tiger
Vivre Libre
The Pendulum
Liars & Thieves

AND. AND. There’s a limited edition “liquid blood vinyl” which is only 666 copies because of course it is. If you don’t preorder that NOW, good luck explaining to your future self why you missed out.

Arch Enemy’s fanbase remains strong globally, with millions of streams on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music leading up to the release of ‘Blood Dynasty.’ — Image: Arch Enemy / Reproduction / Disclosure

The Tour. Aka When You Can Scream In Public Legally

Arch Enemy is hitting the road starting April 14 in San Diego and ending May 16 in Atlanta and if you’re not already planning your sick days accordingly what are you even doing. Also. They’re dragging along Fit For An Autopsy Baest and Thrown Into Exile so it’s gonna be utter destruction.

SELECT DATES SO YOU KNOW WHEN TO CALL IN “SICK”

4/14 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
4/15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
4/19 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
4/22 – Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
5/2 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
5/11 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival
5/15 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville Festival
5/18 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest

Some shows don’t have Baest some don’t have Fit For An Autopsy—basically CHECK BEFORE YOU SHOW UP unless you wanna be That Guy™ complaining on Twitter.

Arch Enemy’s North American Blood Dynasty 2025 Tour Dates — Image: Reproduction / Disclosure / Instagram / Arch Enemy

For more info you can visit www.archenemy.live and www.archenemy.vip/na.

The Lineup Shake-up, Wait Jeff Loomis Left??

Jeff Loomis dipped in December 2023 (amicably, allegedly, though I choose to believe there was at least ONE dramatic movie-style stare-down) and now Joey Concepcion is in. He made his live debut in Seoul in 2024 and now? He’s gotta help rip these tracks apart live. No pressure dude.

Alissa White-Gluz – Vocals (can still scream better than your nightmares)
Michael Amott – Guitar (literally still cranking out riffs in his sleep)
Joey Concepcion – Guitar (new guy hope he brought a helmet)
Sharlee D’Angelo – Bass (holding everything together like duct tape but METAL)
Daniel Erlandsson – Drums (probably breaking at least three sticks per show)

Final Thoughts

Okay. Deep breath. “Paper Tiger” is out. It’s heavy. It gallops. It shreds. It’s everything your playlist needed and you didn’t even realize.

March 28—Blood Dynasty is coming. If you don’t preorder it… idk what to tell you. Life is about choices. And that would be a bad one.

In the meantime? BLAST “PAPER TIGER” UNTIL YOUR NEIGHBORS FILE A NOISE COMPLAINT. 🎤🔥