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DragonForce Recruit Alissa White-Gluz — Arch Enemy Bring Her Successor to Cologne
Power metal just got its biggest headline of the year: DragonForce announced on May 6, 2026 that Alissa White-Gluz has joined as new co-lead vocalist alongside Marc Hudson. The Canadian made her live debut three days later at Welcome to Rockville in Florida — Hudson had to sit out due to ongoing hearing issues.
From Arch Enemy Exit to DragonForce Rebirth
White-Gluz was replaced at Arch Enemy in February 2026 by former Once Human frontwoman Lauren Hart. Alissa had announced her own new project Blue Medusa in the meantime — now sidelined in favor of DragonForce. With DragonForce she'll share lead vocals with Hudson; the band states the duo will set "new musical impulses".
Hear It Live: Arch Enemy at Club Volta Cologne on August 2
Want to know how Arch Enemy sounds without Alissa? August 2, 2026 at Club Volta Cologne is the live answer. Lauren Hart's big NRW show with the band — must-attend for any death metal fan.
