Blue Medusa
Canadian/American metal band
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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.
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| Years active | 2026–present |
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| Website | www |
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
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Current
- Alissa White-Gluz – lead vocals
- Alyssa Day – guitars
- Dani Sophia – guitars
Live
- Alicia Vigil – bass
- Delaney Jaster – drums
Discography
Singles
- "Checkmate" (2026)
- "Flying Monkey" (2026)