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Sabrina Ramdoyal
Arch Enemy and Kiko Loureiro address song similarities – discussion heats up
Arch Enemy and Kiko Loureiro have sparked discussion online following perceived similarities between their respective songs.
The conversation began when Loureiro shared a video on social media highlighting what he described as similarities between his 2024 track “Talking Dreams” and Arch Enemy’s February 2026 single “To The Last Breath.” The post quickly gained traction among fans and ignited debate across platforms.
It should be noted, however, that the situation currently revolves around social media discussion, and no confirmed plagiarism has been established.
Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott responded to the situation with a light-hearted comment:
“Thank you brother @kikoloureiro – it seems I should pay more attention to your solo work! See you at @bangersopenair!”
Meanwhile, the band’s manager and former vocalist Angela Gossow offered a more direct response:
“To be honest, I’d never heard Kiko’s music before. So, three notes are the same? Well, I guess that happens quite often in music. I’ve heard many Arch Enemy notes in other songs, but I would never accuse the other band of plagiarism – on the contrary, I would probably feel honored to inspire others.
It’s sad to read a post like this from a guitarist we all respected. What’s the point of it? If you really think you have a case, get in touch and discuss it professionally, don’t make a post like this. Respectfully, the management team, who are used to dealing with this type of allegation and prefer to handle things carefully.”
Arch Enemy have since shared a video presenting early demo versions of “To The Last Breath,” which the band states date back to 2022 – prior to the release of Loureiro’s track.
According to the band, any similarities are purely coincidental, and their documented demo material supports their timeline of the song’s development.
The situation has generated widespread discussion within the music community, but as of now, it remains a matter of differing perspectives, with no confirmed legal outcome.