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Alissa White-Gluz Debuts Blue Medusa with "Checkmate" Single

3/21/2026

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Alissa White-Gluz has launched the band Blue Medusa.
The debut single "Checkmate" blends melodic heavy metal and death metal with clean choruses and heavy verses.
White-Gluz co-directed the music video and co-produced the single.
Blue Medusa includes guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia and plans to perform at US festivals later this year.
Arch Enemy continues with new singer Lauren Hart.

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Story summary

Alissa White-Gluz has launched the band Blue Medusa.
The debut single "Checkmate" blends melodic heavy metal and death metal with clean choruses and heavy verses.
White-Gluz co-directed the music video and co-produced the single.
Blue Medusa includes guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia and plans to perform at US festivals later this year.
Arch Enemy continues with new singer Lauren Hart.