Former Arch Enemy Vocalist Introduces New Band, Blue Medusa on International Women's Day

Blue Medusa, the new band of Alissa Whjite-Gluz (Instagram @bluemedusamusic)

JAKARTA - Singer Alissa White-Gluz has made a new breakthrough in her musical journey. The former Arch Enemy vocalist has joined a band called Blue Medusa.

The new group also brings two experienced musicians as personnel. They are Alyssa Day (Mindscar, Absentia) and Dani Sophia (ex-Till Lindemann).

The group of three personnel is the main foundation of Blue Medusa. Later they will also involve bassist Alicia Vigil (Dragon Force, Vigil of War) and drummer Delaney Jaster (Stitched Up Heart) who will help live performances on stage.

"The year of the snake is finally over - it's time to shed your skin," Alissa wrote in her Instagram post on March 8.

The launch of the band, which consists of female musicians, also coincides with a special moment.

"Today, on International Women's Day, I am proud to announce my new band: BLUE MEDUSA," said the vocalist.

There is a strong reason behind the date of the announcement of the birth of Blue Medusa. Alissa White-Gluz sees this not just as a canvas to work on, but also as a form of struggle as a female musician in the hard music scene.

"I chose to share this news on International Women's Day because building a stronger platform for women in heavy metal music is something I care about very much," he said.

"I've been on 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 like me," Alissa concluded.