Metal icons ARCH ENEMY are proud to announce that guitar legend Jeff Loomis (ex-NEVERMORE) will be joining their ranks for their upcoming European tour which kicks off November 26, as well as all future tours in 2015.

Jeff Loomis states: "I'm very excited to be playing with ARCH ENEMY. Michael Amott and I have stayed in contact over the years since we toured together when I was playing in NEVERMORE. Not only do I admire his guitar playing and songwriting, but I also consider him a close friend. To be able to share the stage with Michael, Sharlee, Daniel and Alissa is something I'm really looking forward to. 2015 is going to be a great year... See you all on tour!"

After a great year of intensive touring in support of their critically acclaimed album,War Eternal, ARCH ENEMY is parting ways with guitarist Nick Cordle, who states: "With 'War Eternal', I believe we wrote an album together which will stand the test of time, and I wish them well for the future."

USA fans will be able to catch a special reunion as Christopher Amott (the brother of ARCH ENEMY founder/bandleader Michael Amott) has joined the band for the remainder of their American headlining tour.

Michael Amott (guitars) comments: "We all wish Nick the very best in his new endeavors and we are sure that you will hear much more from him. We're also super grateful to my brother Christopher for stepping in to finish the current American tour! ​The prospect of working with Jeff Loomis moving forward is truly awesome! Jeff Loomis is one of the best guitar players in the metal world in my opinion, as well as being a long time friend. I look forward to tearing it up on stages around the world together as we continue on the 'War Eternal' touring cycle throughout all next year and beyond!"

See below for all upcoming ARCH ENEMY tour dates.

ARCH ENEMY - live in North America with KREATOR, HUNTRESS, STARKILL:

Nov. 19, 2014 - Mojoes - Joliet, IL

Nov. 20, 2014 - The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI

Nov. 21, 2014 - Majestic Theatre - Detroit, MI

Nov. 22, 2014 - Bogarts - Cincinnati, OH

Nov. 23, 2014 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH

ARCH ENEMY - live in Europe with KREATOR:

Nov. 26, 2014 - Le Transbordeur - Lyon, France

Nov. 27, 2014 - L'Usine - Istres, France

Nov. 28, 2014 - Razzmatazz - Barcelona, Spain 

Nov. 29, 2014 - La Riviera - Madrid Spain

Dec. 1, 2014 - Le Bikini - Toulouse, France

Dec. 2, 2014 - Le Bataclan - Paris, France

Dec. 4, 2014 - 013 - Tilburg, Netherlands

Dec. 5, 2014 - MHP Arena - Ludwigsburg, Germany

Dec. 6, 2014 - Turbinenhalle - Oberhausen, Germany

Dec. 7, 2014 - Garage - Saarbrücken, Germany

Dec. 8, 2014 - Docks - Hamburg, Germany

Dec. 9, 2014 - Huxleys - Berlin, Germany

Dec. 11, 2014 - Schlachthof - Wiesbaden, Germany

Dec. 12, 2014 - Eventhall - Geiselwind, Germany

Dec. 13, 2014 - Tonhalle - München, Germany

Dec. 14, 2014 - Z7 - Pratteln, Switzerland

Dec. 16, 2014 - Institute - Birmingham, UK

Dec. 17, 2014 - O2 Academy - Bristol, UK

Dec. 18, 2014 - The Forum - London, UK

Dec. 19, 2014 - Academy - Manchester, UK

Dec. 20, 2014 - Academy - Dublin, Ireland

Dec. 21, 2014 - QMU - Glasgow, UK

Dec. 22, 2014 - O2 Academy - Newcastle, UK

ARCH ENEMY - live 2015:

Jan. 22-26, 2015 - 70,000 Tons Of Metal - Miami, FL

Jan. 29, 2015 - Teatro Estudio Cavaret - Guadalajara, Mexico

Jan. 30, 2015 - Jose Cuervo Salón - Mexico City, Mexico

Feb. 01, 2015 - Coliseo el Salitre Bogota, Colombia

Feb. 03, 2015 - Club Blondie Santiago, Chile

Feb. 04, 2015 - Rock & Soccer Antofagasta, Chile

Feb. 06, 2015 - Circo Voador Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Feb. 07, 2015 - Carioca Club - Sao Paulo, Brazil

Feb. 08, 2015 - Music Hall - Curitiba, Brazil

Feb. 10, 2015 - El Teatro Flores - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Feb. 12, 2015 - Plaza de toros Belmonte - Quito, Ecuador

May. 2, 2015 - Karmoygeddon Festival - Kopervik, Norway

Jun. 04, 2015 - Out & Loud Festival - Geiselwind, Germany

An exclusive, transparent red ARCH ENEMY/KREATOR split 7" (limited to 500 copies) is available at all North American shows; a dark red 7" (limited to 500 copies) will also be available on KREATOR and ARCH ENEMY's European tour, which sees ARCH ENEMY as direct support. To hear ARCH ENEMY's side of this special release, head over to Revolver Mag.com for the band's rendition of the classic "Breaking The Law": http://www.revolvermag.com/?p=67096

ARCH ENEMY/KREATOR split 7" track-listing:

Side A (ARCH ENEMY):

1. Breaking The Law (JUDAS PRIEST cover)

​Side B (KREATOR):

1. Iron Destiny

​ARCH ENEMY is spending the rest of 2014 (and beyond) touring the world in support of War Eternal, which was hailed as the band's "strongest album in years" (DECIBEL MAGAZINE). To purchase War Eternal, head over to iTunes or AmazonMP3 for a digital copy with a bonus track; a variety of physical formats is also available at CM Distro and your local retailer.

For a preview of War Eternal, be sure to check out the following previously released videos:

• "War Eternal" music video: http://youtu.be/InRMwptcgAo
• "As The Pages Burn" lyric video: http://youtu.be/9lXuZHkOoH8
• "You Will Know My Name" music video: http://youtu.be/3Y-J7sBT_no
• "No More Regrets" music video: http://youtu.be/tc-p93x5rPQ
• "As The Pages Burn" live @ Masters of Rock 2014: http://youtu.be/IKrXeRDLbMg

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