Music is always changing and evolving, so when a band is able to remain relevant in their scene while continuing to evolve it's a big deal.  Over the past 13 years Arch Enemy has had the uncanny ability to blend melodic music, death metal and hardcore better than most bands who have come and gone in the same time. I managed to catch up with their front woman Angela Gossow to discuss the band’s eighth album to date, along with what to expect from the band within the coming months.

1. "The Root of All Evil" is your eighth album to date. Along with the band being around for 13 years, how does all of this make you feel?

Angela: Old! It’s pretty cool. I didn’t think I’d still be doing this after all of these years when I first started listening to metal music was when I was 14 years old. To this day, though, I still enjoy being up on the stage and screaming my head off. I don’t find it boring at all, I find it very cool!

2. Would you ever consider touring with all female fronted bands, like Arch Enemy with support from Kittie, Otep, Walls Of Jericho, In This Moment, etc?

Angela: I think all of those other bands are cool. I’m a fan of Walls Of Jericho and I like that "tom boy" attitude they tend to push out. But to have all those acts come together you’d have to get the press informed and see what would happen.

3. Do you think music will ever come to exist only in digital form?

Angela: It’s just the quality of the movement nowadays and what the kids are into doing. But a lot of bands are releasing their albums through vinyl and I’m tired of collecting CDs. I do go out and buy them, but to have a shelf filled with over 200 CDs and have to move those takes a lot of time. I do think it’s cool that vinyl is back in the mix though.

4. Would you say that there has been a shift in your approach to songwriting over the past two years? If so, how would you describe the change?

Angela: Each band tends to progress their sound and try not to repeat the same song twice. When you release a brand new product you come up with new arrangements that end up sounding a lot better than your previous recordings having the band mature.

5. What are your favorite tracks on the new record and what do they mean to you?

Angela: I like all the old recordings we did. Performing those re-recordings in a live setting really puts the perspective on the whole picture.

6. What are your plans for the remainder of 2009 into 2010?

Angela: We’re going to be touring in October going over to Europe, and then over to Australia and New Zealand.  Then when Christmas time arrives we’ll be at home, of course, and then comes the New Year.  We’re trying to see if we can come to the U.S. and tour out there.

7. Are you looking forward to getting back to the UK/US? What are your favorite memories of playing over there and in the U.S.?

Angela: I liked Canada and the U.S., it is a an amazing and positive experience. While out In Europe, we’re not sure if they like the show or not.  It’s just pure silence, but overall it’s a good show.

8. Is there any particular setting or festival in the UK that you’d like to play but haven’t yet?

Angela: There are a handful of festivals that we have yet to set foot upon. We hope to play more festivals come next year.

9. If you could tour with one person or band that is still going or broken up who would you choose and why?

Angela: We’ve already toured with Slayer and Megadeth, so another option would have to be Judas Priest. I love those guys I actually got to meet them! I think it would be awesome to play with them.

10. Any last words?

Angela: To everybody reading this interview right now you rock!  Keep a look out for us, we shall be invading your town and playing some shows for you very soon.