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Blue Medusa

Blue Medusa
Genres
Years active2026–present
Members
Websitewww.bluemedusa.com

Blue Medusa is a Canadian/American heavy metal band formed by Canadian vocalist Alissa White-Gluz following her exit from the Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy in 2025.

When constructing a lineup for the band, White-Gluz recruited guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia as permanent band members, with no permanent bassist or drummer. For Blue Medusa's 2026 live performances at the festivals Louder Than Life and Aftershock, bass will be performed by White-Gluz's DragonForce bandmate Alicia Vigil and drums will be performed by Delaney Jaster.[1]

History

On 15 February 2026, White-Gluz announced via her social media platforms that she had formed a then-unnamed band alongside Day and Sophia, and that music was to be released soon.[2]

The band's name was announced publicly on 8 March 2026, coinciding with International Women's Day; White-Gluz stated in a press release that she chose to announce the band on this day to stress the importance of empowering women in the heavy music scene.[3][4]

Blue Medusa's debut single, "Checkmate" was released on 20 March 2026, with an accompanying video directed by Vicente Cordero (of Industrialism Films) and Alissa White-Gluz.[5]

The second Blue Medusa single, titled "Flying Monkey", was released on 15 May 2026, alongside a music video, once again directed by Cordero and White-Gluz.[6][7]

Musical style

Blue Medusa's musical style has been classified as extreme metal, with a heavy focus on "ferocity, theatrical energy and vocal firepower", as described by MetalTalk.[8]

In an article regarding the debut single "Checkmate", Sonic Perspectives noted that the track demonstrates a "dynamic fusion of melody, heaviness, and razor-sharp precision".[9]

In an interview with Louder Sound, White-Gluz described Blue Medusa's sound as rooted in "high-energy, fast heavy music".[10]

Band members

Two of the members of Blue Medusa; Alissa White-Gluz (left) and Alicia Vigil (right)

Current

Live

  • Alicia Vigil – bass
  • Delaney Jaster – drums

Discography

Singles

  • "Checkmate" (2026)
  • "Flying Monkey" (2026)

References

  1. ^ Ruskell, Nick (9 March 2026). "Alissa White-Gluz returns with new band, Blue Medusa". Kerrang!. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  2. ^ "Ex-Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz adds two guitarists to her new project". Lambgoat. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  3. ^ Mills, Matt (9 March 2026). ""The next evolution of everything I've been building toward for years": Former Arch Enemy singer Alissa White-Gluz launches new band Blue Medusa". Louder Sound. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  4. ^ Sophie, Anna (10 March 2026). "Alissa White-Gluz: This Is Her New Band "Blue Medusa"". Impericon. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  5. ^ Adams, Gregory (20 March 2026). "Hear ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ's debut song with new band BLUE MEDUSA". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  6. ^ Hobson, Rich (16 May 2026). "BLUE MEDUSA returns with highly anticipated new single 'Flying Monkey'". Metal Planet Music. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  7. ^ "ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ's BLUE MEDUSA Releases Second Single 'Flying Monkey'". Blabbermouth. 15 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  8. ^ "Alissa White-Gluz Launches Blue Medusa In New Era". MetalTalk. 10 March 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  9. ^ "ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ's New Band BLUE MEDUSA Unveils Music Video For New Single "Checkmate"". Sonic Perspectives. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  10. ^ ""Queen, Muse, black metal…I want to be able to be eclectic with it." Former Arch Enemy singer Alissa White-Gluz reveals her surprising influences, clarifies the situation about the next phase of her career". Louder Sound. 26 March 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.

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