Ex-Arch Enemy Singer Alissa White-Gluz Launches New Band Blue Medusa

Singer Alissa White-Gluz, who parted ways with Arch Enemy this past fall, has launched a new band called Blue Medusa. In November, White-Gluz exited Arch Enemy after 12 years in the veteran melodic death metal act. She immediately released a solo single titled “The Room Where She Died” and mentioned an upcoming solo album, but now she has turned her focus to a full band. White-Gluz is joined by guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia in Blue Medusa, with bassist Alicia Vigil (Dragonforce, Vigil of War) and drummer Delaney Jaster (Stitched Up Heart) rounding out the touring lineup. Related Video The singer announced the new band on Sunday, March 8th, which was International Women’s Day, stating the following: “Blue Medusa is the next evolution of everything I’ve been building toward for years. It’s my creative melting pot. Everything fans enjoy about the energy, intensity, and performance they’ve always experienced on stage with me over the past two decades is still here, even stronger. That is me, that is who I am and who I’ve always been. And now it’s amplified and unleashed in a fully sovereign artistic vision. Our music has blazing guitar solos, crushing riffs, brutal vocals, fast and aggressive drums, thoughtful melodies and most importantly (to me), really cogitative lyrics. Advertisement The musical chemistry I feel with these women is really bringing me back to life. It is so refreshing and exciting.” I specifically 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. I am brewing up a lot of ideas right now, my brain is in full creative flow. I’ve been carving my own path in this genre for a long time, and I want to help pave the way for the next generation of women who love metal as much as I do. Medusa turned people to stone… I want to pave the road in sapphire.” White-Gluz promises new music soon from Blue Medusa. In the meantime, they’ve booked gigs at the Louder Than Life and Aftershock festivals this fall. Meanwhile, Arch Enemy have moved on with new singer Lauren Hart. Load More