In a harmonious collaboration, the choir and the death metal band joined forces and recorded three captivating tracks together. The village hall in the county became a sanctuary of creativity as forty choir members lent their voices to the band’s new tunes for the mesmerizing Riddles of the Sycophants album.

Since then, the band has been on an exhilarating musical journey, captivating audiences across Europe with their symphonic melodies. From enchanting performances in France, Switzerland, Germany, to the captivating landscapes of Finland, Ghosts of Atlantis has left an indelible mark on the hearts of their listeners.

Colin Parks said, “You think death metal and stuff, you think maybe some alcohol, but it was tea and hobnobs.” He went on to say, “They are a community choir, and we are obviously from Suffolk as well, and it was nice that two worlds collided to do something a bit unique that no-one else was really doing. It has given fans a chance to listen to something that our fans wouldn’t have normally experienced and vice versa and I think we have seen quite a nice crossover which breaks down barriers and that was important.”

Pop Chorus director Yula Andrews said, “We’re always trying to create memorable experiences for our singers…sometimes opportunities you’ve never even dreamed of jump out at you. I couldn’t resist putting us forward to record with Ghosts Of Atlantis. Our singers are always keen to embrace a new challenge!”

With a staggering fan base of over 6,000 followers on Instagram, the band’s popularity continues to soar. Their second album, accompanied by the enchanting harmonies of the Pop Chorus, was released just last week. The pop choir featured on “Lands of Snows”, “Empires Burn at Dawn”, and title track from the album “Riddles of the Sycophants”

For those of you more concerned with the actual album itself, you might have to wait a bit longer. Deceivers is set for release on 29^th July via Century Media Records. On the bright side however,  it’s promised to be a good one! The band’s press release predicts “A collection of 11 tracks that are ruthlessly catchy and mercilessly violent”, standing “toe-to-toe with the highlights of the band’s storied catalogue.“

Founding member and guitarist Michael Amott had this to say about the making of the album: “Once again we shut out the outside world and went deep into the artistic zone. I believe we pulled out some really interesting musical and lyrical themes this time, a few things might even raise an eyebrow or two – while retaining all the signature elements of the band. In the end, it’s Arch Enemy at full speed and power!“

And that’s not all for the band who are seemingly back in full force, both in terms of recording and touring duties. They’re obviously keen to keep themselves busy this year since they’ll be embarking on both a North American and European tour, also appearing in some summer festivals for good measure. Performing with fellow bands such as Napalm Death, Behemoth and Amott’s ex-outfit Carcass, their diary is stock-full of dates keeping them going throughout April to November. So if you’re a fan, now’s your chance!

Amott had this to say about the touring side of things: “Despite the obvious uncertainties everyone is currently facing in the world, we have got quite a few concerts booked for this year! We’re delighted to be returning to the live stage in North America this spring and hitting select European festivals in the summer, as well as a huge European tour at the end of 2022. It’s time, let’s do this!“

If you fancy getting yourself some tickets then you can see about that here. Pre-ordering their new album will become an option on February 4^th, and you can pre-save the record here. And Deceivers’ tracklist can be seen below, along with some of the band’s tour dates in the UK.

1. Handshake With Hell
2. Deceiver, Deceiver
3. In The Eye Of The Storm
4. The Watcher
5. Poisoned Arrow
6. Sunset Over The Empire
7. House Of Mirrors
8. Spreading Black Wings
9. Mourning Star
10. One Last Time
11. Exiled From Earth

UK Tour Dates

27/09/2022 – Olympia Theatre – Dublin
29/09/2022 – O2 Academy – Glasgow
30/09/2022 – O2 Apollo – Manchester
01/10/2022 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
02/10/2022 – O2 Academy Brixton – London

The band will be going on tour to support the release of their new album, Deceiver of the Gods, which was released last month. This is their 9th studio album, after Surtur Rising was released in 2011.

British extreme metal icons Carcass will be joining Amon Amarth as main support, and the tour will also be featuring heavy metal outfit Hell and Bleed From Within.

The UK dates are as follows:

Nov 12: O2 Academy, Birmingham
Nov 13: Manchester Academy
Nov 14: Barrowland, Glasgow
Nov 15: 02 Academy, Bristol
Nov 17: Forum, London

Tickets can be purchased from Amon Amarth’s official website.