In Flames represent the best of the past, present and future of metal. They are just as vital and even more energetic today than they were in decades past when they released classics like Come Clarity and Clayman. The band has built a dazzling reputation, playing rousing and inspiring gigs at every major rock and metal festival imaginable around the world. They have headlined several tours and toured with bands such as Slipknot, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Killswitch Engage, Within Temptation and Lamb Of God.

Arch Enemy are incapable of making bad records, which they prove impressively with their eleventh album, the mighty Deceivers. They deliver a maelstrom of riffs enveloped by moving melodies, thunderous drumming and outstanding vocals. On their third album with singer Alissa White-Gluz and the second with guitarist Jeff Loomis, the Swedish extreme metal quintet performs at the highest level. With Handshake With Hell, they make it clear that they are out for blood and every track is a highlight, from the atmospheric Poisoned Arrow to the anthemic One Last Time.