Alissa White-Gluz Launches Post Arch Enemy Band Blue Medusa

Former Arch Enemy frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has announced that she has formed a new group called Blue Medusa who will be making their live debut at the Louder Than Life and Aftershock festivals and promise music will be released soon.

Alissa had this to say about the new band, "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."

She added, "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."

The band also features guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia. "The musical chemistry I feel with these women is really bringing me back to life. It is so refreshing and exciting," says White-Gluz of the musicians. The group is rounded out by drummer Delaney Jaster and bass player Alicia Vigil.

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