Rise of the Tyrant is the seventh studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy.

This album is an organic and honest statement from the band — it's pure fucking metal at its absolute best, the Arch Enemy way!

Producer Fredrik Nordström did a killer mix on the record — the sound is big and intense!Rise of the Tyrant debuted at number 84 on the Billboard 200, selling around 8,900 copies.

[7] Music videos were made for the songs "Revolution Begins" and "I Will Live Again", both directed by Patric Ullaeus.

Also available is a limited edition version including a bonus 3" DVD with two live tracks and a documentary on the band's tour of South America.