Alissa White-Gluz Talks new band BLUE MEDUSA, Being A Creative Dork, more | The Podcast That Rocked
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Alissa White-Gluz joins Alex to talk about her new project Blue Medusa. Alissa shares the story behind the name, discusses her latest single “Checkmate,” and opens up about what it means to be a “creative dork.” In this conversation, Alissa talks about teaming up with Alyssa Day and Danny Sophia, what inspires her as an artist, and how she approaches flexibility and freedom in modern metal. She also previews upcoming tour dates, festival appearances, and future plans for Blue Medusa, plus the artists she’d love to collaborate with.“Checkmate” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T21hSKREXGk“After more than a decade at the forefront of modern metal, internationally acclaimed vocalist Alissa White-Gluz is entering a powerful new chapter with the launch of her new band, BLUE MEDUSA. Known for her commanding voice, unmistakable stage presence, and trailblazing role in extreme metal, White-Gluz has built a career defined by momentum and reinvention. Widely recognized as one of the longest-serving female death metal vocalists, she has spent two decades performing on the world’s biggest stages and earning a reputation as one of the genre’s most electrifying frontwomen. White-Gluz was at the forefront of Arch Enemy’s most successful years in the band’s history, expanding their global audience and performing on the world’s biggest metal stages. Across multiple bands, collaborations and projects throughout her career, White-Gluz has consistently helped push heavy music into new territory. Now, with BLUE MEDUSA, White-Gluz sets her sights on pushing that legacy even further.” (Press Release)
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