Former ARCH ENEMY and THE AGONIST frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has announced the formation of a band, BLUE MEDUSA. She is joined in the group by guitarists Alyssa Day (MINDSCAR, ABSENTIA) and Dani Sophia (ex-Till Lindemann). Bassist Alicia Vigil (DRAGONFORCE, VIGIL OF WAR) and drummer Delaney Jaster (STITCHED UP HEART) will also take part in BLUE MEDUSA’s live shows.

The announcement took place on Sunday, on Internation Women’s Day:

The year of the snake is finally over — now it’s time to shed the skin.

Today, on International Women’s Day, I’m proud to announce my new band: BLUE MEDUSA.

After twenty years performing on the world’s biggest stages, I’m entering a new creative chapter. BLUE MEDUSA is the next evolution of everything I’ve been building toward; a project where my full artistic vision can exist without limits. You’ll hear blazing guitar solos, crushing riffs, brutal vocals, fast and aggressive drums, thoughtful melodies, and deeply introspective lyrics layered with meaning.

BLUE MEDUSA features an incredible lineup of musicians:
 Alyssa Day – guitar; Dani Sophia – guitar. Joining us live on drums and bass will be two absolute powerhouses: Delaney Jaster – drums; Alicia Vigil – bass

I 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’ve been carving my own path in this genre for a long time, and I want to help pave the road 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.

“New music is coming soon.
First live appearances: Louder Than Life and Aftershock.

Earlier, Alissa has mentioned that it was difficult to leave ARCH ENEMY but she needed a change. ARCH ENEMY released four studio albums with White-Gluz on vocals: “War Eternal” (2014),”Will To Power” (2017),”Deceivers” (2022) and “Blood Dynasty” (2025).