1. Angela Nathalie Gossow was born on 5 November 1974 and is a German vocalist, best known as the former lead singer for the Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy.
13 Facts About Angela Gossow
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Angela Gossow was born to Christian parents in Cologne, Germany, and had three siblings.
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In 1997, the band Asmodina split and Gossow formed another band: Mistress.
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Angela Gossow joined Arch Enemy in November 2000, after the removal of lead singer Johan Liiva.
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Angela Gossow had previously interviewed guitarist Michael Amott for a German webzine.
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Angela Gossow continues to work in close conjunction with her.
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On 17 March 2014, it was announced that Angela Gossow was stepping down as Arch Enemy vocalist to pursue other interests and spend more time with her family.
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Angela Gossow recommended Alissa White-Gluz from Canadian metal band The Agonist as her replacement, and will remain business manager for the band.
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Angela Gossow performed guest vocals on Amaranthe's 2020 single, "Do or Die", and was featured in the song's music video, making it Gossow's first musical performance in 8 years.
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Angela Gossow provides the voice for the recurring character Lavona Succuboso in the animated television show Metalocalypse.
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Angela Gossow is one of the first among a small number of women to front as a death metal vocalist.
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Angela Gossow has a mezzo-soprano vocal range, with a death growl.
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Angela Gossow has been outspoken with her views, generally reflecting them in the lyrics of her songs.