Swedish Metal Mastery: Arch Enemy, In Flames & Soilwork Level London [Photos]

The Hammersmith Apollo played host to an unforgettable night of Swedish metal on October 5th, 2025, as three of the genre, and countries giants – Soilwork, In Flames, and Arch Enemy – delivered an onslaught of blistering performances. Each band brought its own unique energy, thrilling the London crowd with ferocious riffs, powerful vocals, and relentless intensity. From the moment Soilwork took the stage to the final notes of Arch Enemy’s set, the evening was a celebration of Swedish metal at its finest. Opening the night was no small task, but Soilwork seized the moment and wasted no time plunging the audience into the thick of their melodic metal sound. They began with the hard-hitting “Stabbing the Drama,” a track that set the tone for the rest of their set but also the overall night. T...

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