Arch Enemy have parted methods with their lead singer, Alissa White-Gluz, after 12 years.
Alissa White-Gluz has departed Arch Enemy and is pursuing her solo profession
Over the weekend, the band made the shock announcement that the 40-year-old singer has determined to depart the Swedish melodic demise metallic band.
The band’s social media assertion learn: “Arch Enemy have parted methods with singer Alissa White-Gluz. We’re grateful for the time and music we’ve shared and need her all one of the best. Wherever there’s an ending, there’s additionally a starting. See you in 2026.”
White-Gluz shared in her personal submit: “After 12 years in Arch Enemy, we’ve got parted methods. I’m perpetually grateful to the 1000’s of fantastic followers I’ve met alongside the way in which. Thanks, Beastligns! I can’t wait to share what I’ve been engaged on with you all (some large surprises in retailer). Keep tuned for large information in 2026 and see you very quickly.”
The band are nonetheless planning to tour subsequent 12 months. Particulars of who will exchange White-Gluz are usually not recognized right now.
White-Gluz has additionally been teasing a solo album and has shared the primary monitor, The Room The place She Died.
Showing to trace on the reasoning for her exit from Arch Enemy, the singer has admitted she was unable to “categorical myself” on this means whereas within the band.
She shared on Instagram: “I hope you’re keen on this primary providing from my upcoming solo album. You’ll be able to watch the entire video on my YouTube Channel.
“The Room The place She Died” is a track that feels really satisfying to me; like I get to precise myself in so some ways which were dormant for years. This upcoming album is various; and I really like the thought of opening up this new chapter with this track and video, which I wrote the script for.
“Cannot wait to share extra with you!”
The information comes shortly after the group accomplished a tour in help of their 2025 LP Blood Dynasty.
White-Gluz joined Arch Enemy in 2014, changing Angela Gossow.
She made her studio debut on 2014’s Struggle Everlasting and likewise sings on 2017’s Will to Energy and 2022’s Deceivers.
Earlier than becoming a member of Arch Enemy, she was in The Agonist. Nevertheless, when she prompt performing in each bands after being supplied the gig with the previous, she was let go.