Alissa White-Gluz facts for kids
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Alissa White-Gluz
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White-Gluz performing in 2023
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| Born | 31 July 1985 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2004–present |
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Alissa White-Gluz (born July 31, 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She is famous for being the lead singer of the Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy. She was also a founding member and lead singer of the Canadian metalcore band The Agonist.
Alissa is known for her powerful and unique voice. She can switch between two very different styles: a deep, rough-sounding style called growling, and a more traditional, melodic singing style known as clean vocals.
While she mainly sings metal music, she has also worked with bands from other genres like power metal and symphonic metal. She has performed with famous bands such as Kamelot, Delain, and Nightwish.
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Early life
Alissa White-Gluz was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She has an older sister and a younger brother. Her sister, Jasamine White-Gluz, is the leader of the band No Joy.
Her family has a powerful history. Her grandparents were held in concentration camps during World War II but managed to escape. This incredible story of survival later inspired the Arch Enemy song, "First Day in Hell."
Music Career
The Agonist (2004–2014)
In 2004, Alissa started a band in Montreal with her friends Danny Marino and Chris Kells. At first, they were called "Tempest," but they later changed their name to The Agonist. As the lead singer, she recorded three albums with them.
In 2014, she was invited to become the new singer for the famous band Arch Enemy. The Agonist and Alissa parted ways, and she began her new journey with Arch Enemy.
Arch Enemy (2014–present)
In March 2014, Arch Enemy officially announced that Alissa was their new lead vocalist, replacing their previous singer, Angela Gossow.
Since joining Arch Enemy, she has recorded several successful albums with the band. These include War Eternal (2014), Will to Power (2017), Deceivers (2022), and Blood Dynasty (2025).
Solo Music
Alissa is also working on her own music. In 2016, she signed a deal with Napalm Records to release a solo album, which will be called Alissa. She has said that the music on her solo album will sound very different from Arch Enemy's music and will feature other musicians from the band Kamelot.
Working with Other Bands
Alissa is often invited to be a "guest vocalist" on other bands' songs. This means she sings on a track but is not a permanent member of the band.
She has worked with the American band Kamelot many times. In 2012, she toured with them and even helped the band Nightwish at a show when their singer was sick. She later sang with Nightwish again at the end of their tour.
She has also recorded songs with the Dutch band Delain, appearing on their albums The Human Contradiction and Moonbathers. Over the years, she has collaborated with many other artists, including Dee Snider, Soilwork, and Carnifex.
Other Projects
Besides music, Alissa has been involved in other creative projects.
- She appeared as the character Pretty Lavinia in the online series American Murder Song.
- She did voice acting for the video game Gears 5, where she voiced characters called the Swarm Hunters.
- She was an executive producer for the 2024 documentary film I Could Never Go Vegan.
Personal Life and Beliefs
Alissa was raised in a vegetarian family and has been a vegan since 1998. This means she does not eat or use any animal products. She also lives a straight-edge lifestyle, which means she does not use alcohol or tobacco.
She is an atheist, which means she does not believe in a god.
Interests
Alissa is a big fan of different kinds of music, from classical to rock. She especially loves 1990s grunge bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden. She likes the simple, honest style of their songs.
Activism
Alissa cares deeply about animal rights and has been an activist since she was a child. She has worked with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) on several campaigns. She received an award from PETA for her work to help stop the hunting of seals in Canada. In 2023, she appeared in a PETA ad campaign to raise awareness about the problems with fishing.
Discography
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With The Agonist
- Once Only Imagined (2007)
- Lullabies for the Dormant Mind (2009)
- Prisoners (2012)
With Arch Enemy
- War Eternal (2014)
- As the Stages Burn! (2017)
- Will to Power (2017)
- Covered in Blood (2019)
- Deceivers (2022)
- Blood Dynasty (2025)
See also
In Spanish: Alissa White-Gluz para niños
