ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has shared the sad news of his father’s passing earlier today, just hours after the band announced the departure of longtime vocalist Alissa White-Gluz.
Amott took to social media to post a heartfelt tribute, pairing it with a photo of himself as a young child in his father’s arms. He wrote: “Rest in peace. Thanks for everything, Dad.”
The timing adds a somber note to an already emotional week for the Swedish melodic death metal band and its fans. Earlier today, ARCH ENEMY confirmed that White-Gluz, who joined the band in 2014, had parted ways. Over her 12-year tenure, she contributed to four studio albums — War Eternal (2014), Will to Power (2017), Deceivers (2022), and Blood Dynasty (2025) — and became one of the most recognizable voices in modern metal.
White-Gluz responded to her departure with her own statement, thanking fans and hinting at future projects: “After 12 years in ARCH ENEMY, we have parted ways. I am forever thankful to the thousands of amazing fans I have met along the way. Thank you, Beastlings!
For Michael Amott and ARCH ENEMY, the past hours have been marked by both personal loss and professional change. Fans have flooded social media with condolences for the guitarist while also expressing their support for White-Gluz as she embarks on her solo career.
From all of us at Metal Addicts, we extend our deepest condolences to Michael and his family during this difficult time.
Reeder, the visionary behind Metal Addicts, has transformed his lifelong passion for metal into a thriving online community for metal aficionados. As a fervent devotee of black metal, Reeder is captivated by its dark, atmospheric, and often unorthodox soundscapes.