Swedish death metal group Arch Enemy headlined a quintet of bands at the Agora on Thursday night. Longtime vocalist Alissa White-Gluz left the band in 2025, and was replaced by Lauren Hart. Hart has aptly picked up the reins, providing the throaty alto that fans have long recognized as a band staple.
The Black Dahlia Murder was in the fourth spot, providing a solid hour-long set of melodic death metal. The band, always transforming under a litany of personnel changes, has been led by original member and frontman Brian Eschbach.
Also on the bill were Septicflesh, Crypta, and Thrown Into Exile.
Here’s everything we caught:
