JAKARTA - Alissa White-Gluz finally spoke up about her big decision to join as the permanent vocalist of DragonForce.
As is known, this move marks a radical new chapter for the London-based power metal unit, after their initial collaboration on the song "Burning Heart" in 2025 received a good response from fans.
In a recent interview with Local Band Smokeout, Alissa explained that the compatibility of vision and comfort while working together was the main trigger behind her decision to join Dragonforce. The process, which was initially just a casual collaboration project, quickly turned into a full commitment.
"You could say so. I think we all agree that we get a great independence and vibe from working together. This music can be a really cool thing to combine all the things that are inherent in DragonForce and what is known of me, and then play it to our strengths," said White-Gluz.
The singer known for his blue hair did not deny the initial doubts before taking this big step. However, he chose to get out of his comfort zone in order to give birth to new works that are fresher for the rock music industry.
"We weren't sure at first if we could actually do it. And I think in life, you're never really ready to do something; you just have to do it and then get it done. So we thought, 'You know what? It's now or never. Let's just do it. Let's dive into this and make it happen.' And that's what we did," he added.
The creative process in the studio runs very organically. White-Gluz said working on new material with the DragonForce members felt very satisfying when they started combining chord structures, arrangements, concepts, and lyrics in the same room. The results of their initial recordings even exceeded the expectations that had been imagined before.
On the other hand, the addition of White-Gluz also came as a breath of fresh air amid the difficult situation faced by DragonForce vocalist Marc Hudson, who is known to have been forced to miss several recent festival stages due to a serious health problem in the form of ongoing hearing loss and tinnitus.
Alissa White-Gluz's presence is sure to bring a new, more powerful dimension to DragonForce's massive North American Tour, which is scheduled to take place in November and December. The tour, which also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the album "Inhuman Rampage", will visit 22 major cities, starting from San Diego to Chicago and Los Angeles.
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