Arch Enemy frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has stepped down – but she’s already dropped her debut solo single, and it’s certainly guitar-heavy
A year after the departure of guitarist Jeff Loomis, Arch Enemy is parting ways with frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz.
White-Gluz has fronted the Swedish metal unit since 2014, taking over the reins from previous vocalist Angela Gossow. For nearly 12 years she’s carved out her own sound as Arch Enemy’s vocalist, but now she’s decided it’s time to move on.
But she won’t be joining another band; White-Gluz instead plans to pursue a solo career. “I can’t wait to share what I have been working on with you all,” she announces in an Instagram post. “Stay tuned for big news in 2026. See you very soon.”
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And when she says ‘soon’, she meant it – her debut solo single as ALISSA has already dropped. The Room Where She Died showcases a softer, dreamier tone from the ex-Arch Enemy wailer, balanced out by her signature gutturals.
Speaking on the track, White-Gluz explains: “The Room Where She Died is a song that feels truly satisfying to me; like I get to express myself in so many ways that have been dormant for years.”
She also teases that there’s a full solo album on the way, which is set to be even more “diverse” and dig into other sounds that have laid “dormant” for quite some time.
However, she’s not forgotten her past. The video sees her honouring her Arch Enemy roots, using guitarist Michael Amott’s Tyrant signature axe throughout.
While White-Gluz’s nod to Amott shows there’s no bad blood, Arch Enemy have also released a statement waving off their ex-vocalist. “We’re thankful for the time and music that we’ve shared and wish her all the best,” the band writes on Instagram.
The statement also seems to confirm that Arch Enemy will continue without White-Gluz. “Wherever there is an end, there is also a beginning,” the post teases. “See you in 2026.”
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Some fans have been conspiring that the Swedish metallers may reunite with the band’s very first vocalist, Johan Liiva, due to Liiva’s continued support of the band throughout the years. Liiva fronted the band at from 1995 until 2000, working on three of the band’s records (1996’s Black Earth, 1998’s Stigmata and 1999’s Burning Bridges), and it seems people would be happy for him to return.
One fan in particular actually asked the ex-vocalist whether he’d be rejoining the band on Facebook, but it looks like a firm no.
“No, I am not,” he answered in a comment. “I am just as surprised as all of you. I think Alissa was perfect for AE. The mystery goes on…”
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