ARCH ENEMY Announces North America Tour 2026 with New Singer
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Swedish-American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have confirmed the 'Wrath Across North America Tour 2026', set to begin in fall 2026. The tour will span the United States and Canada, with tickets and VIP upgrades now available at archenemy.live. The announcement follows the band's recent live performance of 'Nemesis' during their European tour in summer 2026.

Lauren Hart has been appointed as the band's new vocalist, replacing Alissa White-Gluz who exited in late 2025. Hart joined the band after an initial audition in which she submitted recordings of her singing ARCH ENEMY material. The band stated that she knew all the songs immediately and has been embraced by fans since her debut show in Beijing, China, on March 27, 2026.

According to guitarist Michael Amott, the transition occurred rapidly and the band has been working continuously on new material. They confirmed that a break will occur in September 2026, followed by continued touring through October and November. The band plans to enter the studio soon to begin developing new demos and material.

Hart, who first discovered ARCH ENEMY through the 2001 album 'Wages Of Sin', has stated that the experience of performing with the band has been deeply emotional. She described the show as a dream come true and noted that the audience's response was overwhelming. The band has emphasized that Hart brings her own voice and style, while acknowledging some vocal similarities to former singer Angela Gossow. Gossow, who retired in 2014, remains involved with the band as business manager and has denied rumors of a potential return to the group.