Former ARCH ENEMY Singer ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Launches New Band BLUE MEDUSA
Former ARCH ENEMY Singer ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Launches New Band BLUE MEDUSA
Former Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz has unveiled her new musical venture: the band Blue Medusa, announced on International Women's Day, March 8, 2026.The announcement marks a bold new chapter for the Canadian metal powerhouse, who departed Arch Enemy in late 2025 after more than a decade fronting the melodic death metal giants. White-Gluz joined Arch Enemy in 2014, contributing to four studio albums including War Eternal (2014), Will To Power (2017), Deceivers (2022), and Blood Dynasty (2025). Her final performance with the band took place on November 15, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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In a statement shared via social media and her official channels, White-Gluz described Blue Medusa as "the next evolution of everything I’ve been building toward; a project where my full artistic vision can exist without limits."She elaborated: "After twenty years performing on the world's biggest stages, I'm entering a new creative chapter. The year of the snake is finally over — now it's time to shed the skin."The band features a powerful all-women lineup centered on heavy, aggressive metal with technical flair:
- Alissa White-Gluz — vocals
- Alyssa Day (Mindscar, Absentia) — guitar
- Dani Sophia (ex-Till Lindemann) — guitar
- Delaney Jaster (Stitched Up Heart) — drums
- Alicia Vigil (Dragonforce, Vigil of War) — bass
The announcement ties into White-Gluz's longstanding advocacy for women in heavy music. "I chose to share this news on International Women's Day because building stronger platforms for women in heavy music is something I care deeply about," she said. "I've been carving my own path in this genre for a long time, and I want to help pave the road for the next generation of women who love metal as much as I do."New music from Blue Medusa is "coming soon," with the band's first live appearances scheduled at the Louder Than Life and Aftershock festivals.
The launch follows White-Gluz's recent solo endeavors, including her debut solo single "The Room Where She Died" (released late 2025) and an upcoming full solo album via Napalm Records. Blue Medusa appears positioned as a distinct band project, allowing her full creative control, including co-engineering, producing, and handling visual elements like artwork and video direction.
Fans and industry figures have reacted positively to the news, with White-Gluz noting overwhelming support following her Arch Enemy exit: "The fans' and industry peers' responses honestly blew me away. There was so much love, encouragement, and genuine support, more than ever before, and it felt incredibly energizing."Blue Medusa represents White-Gluz's continued evolution from her roots in The Agonist through her Arch Enemy era and now into an independent, vision-driven future in metal. Stay tuned for updates on releases and live dates.
