Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy has announced its split with frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz after 11 years together. White-Gluz, who joined in 2014, is launching a solo career and released her debut single 'The Room Where She Died' on the same day. Both parties expressed gratitude and hinted at future projects in 2026.
Background on the Split
Arch Enemy, formed in 1995 as a supergroup, revealed the departure of vocalist Alissa White-Gluz on November 23, 2025, via social media. White-Gluz had been with the band since 2014, stepping in after Angela Gossow retired from performing to focus on management. During her tenure, she contributed to four studio albums: War Eternal (2014), Will to Power (2017), Deceivers (2022), and the band's most recent release, Blood Dynasty (March 2025), which achieved strong chart success, including No. 1 on Swedish Hard Rock Albums and top spots in Austria and the UK.
The band stated: “Arch Enemy have parted ways with singer Alissa White-Gluz. We’re thankful for the time and music we’ve shared and wish her all the best. Wherever there is an ending, there is also a beginning. See you in 2026.” No replacement has been announced, though Arch Enemy recently concluded its European tour and has festival dates scheduled for summer 2026.
White-Gluz's Solo Launch
In her own statement, White-Gluz reflected: “After 12 years in Arch Enemy, we have parted ways. I am forever thankful to the thousands of amazing fans I have met along the way. Thank you, Beastlings! I can’t wait to share what I have been working on with you all (with some big surprises in store). Stay tuned for big news in 2026 and see you very soon.”
Hours after the announcement, she dropped 'The Room Where She Died,' the lead single from her forthcoming debut solo album. The track's music was composed by Kamelot keyboardist Oliver Palotai, with White-Gluz handling all vocals and the video script, produced by Serbia's iCODE Team. She described it as: “A song that feels truly satisfying to me; like I get to express myself in so many ways that have been dormant for years. This upcoming album is diverse.” This marks her second solo release, following 2024's 'A Song to Save Us All.'
White-Gluz, previously a founding member of The Agonist, has a history of collaborations, including a DragonForce cover of Taylor Swift's 'Wildest Dreams' and a 2022 track with Nita Strauss, 'The Wolf You Feed.' Her solo work emphasizes themes like environmentalism and animal rights, blending metal, prog, and rock elements.