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SELIAS Enters a Heavier New Era with Vocalists Neil and Ania, New Album Now in Development
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SELIAS is stepping into a darker, heavier chapter with the official introduction of two new vocalists, Neil and Ania, alongside confirmation that a brand-new album is currently in the works.
Known for their atmospheric edge and cinematic approach to heavy music, SELIAS are now pushing their sound into more aggressive territory, sharpening their identity while keeping the dynamic textures that first set them apart.
The addition of Neil brings a commanding vocal presence that blends clean singing with intense, cutting screams. His delivery slices through the band’s low tuned instrumentation with grit and control, adding a new layer of authority to the overall sound.
Ania brings an unrelenting intensity with brutal guttural vocals that lock in a constant pressure throughout the music. Together, the dual vocal attack creates a volatile contrast that amplifies the band’s heavier direction.
“This is a turning point for SELIAS,” said guitarist Steve . “Neil and Ania bring fire and versatility. We are building something that hits hard.”
With this lineup evolution in place, SELIAS are preparing new material that expands on the foundation laid by KILLKARMA , while leaning further into weight, aggression, and precision.
Fans can expect this new era to fully reveal itself across upcoming tours and live shows, where the band’s updated sound will be delivered at full force.
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SELIAS blends atmospheric and cinematic soundscapes with powerful songwriting, now moving boldly into a heavier and more focused direction. The band continues to evolve while staying rooted in emotional intensity and dynamic heaviness.

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Posted on May 6th 2026, 3:47p.m.

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In a move that has sent shockwaves through the power metal community, DragonForce has officially announced that former Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz has joined the band. The Canadian powerhouse joins the British speed metal veterans alongside current singer Marc Hudson, creating a dual-vocalist dynamic that founding guitarist Herman Li describes as an “expansion of everything we’ve done up to this point.”

TL;DR: The Key Takeaways

• The Announcement: Alissa White-Gluz is the newest member of DragonForce, joining Marc Hudson in a dual-frontperson lineup.
• Live Debut: She will perform her first shows with the band this weekend at Welcome To Rockville, followed by Sonic Temple.
• Anniversary Celebration: The upcoming sets will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the seminal album Inhuman Rampage.
• Future Music: Herman Li confirmed the band has already begun working on new material featuring White-Gluz’s versatile vocal range.

A New Era for the Speed Metal Titans

The addition of White-Gluz comes at a pivotal moment for the power metal collective as they celebrate two decades of their fan-favorite record, Inhuman Rampage. Herman Li expressed immense enthusiasm for the new lineup, stating, “Having Alissa in the room changes everything. She doesn’t just sing, she makes all aspects of our music better. And she sounds incredible live! I can’t wait for the fans to see her and hear what we have been working on.”

For White-Gluz, the move offers a chance to explore a different side of her vocal prowess. “It feels great to showcase all the colors of my voice and utilize all my singing styles in technically challenging, deeply energizing, highly addictive songs,” she noted in the band’s official statement.

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A Whirlwind Year for White-Gluz

The news marks the latest chapter in what has been an incredibly prolific period for the vocalist. Since stepping down from Arch Enemy in November 2025, White-Gluz has launched her solo career with the single “The Room Where She Died” and debuted her new project, Blue Medusa, flanked by guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia.

While she prepares to tour with DragonForce, her debut solo album remains highly anticipated for a 2026 release. The project is set to feature a massive list of guests, including Jeff Loomis, Oliver Palotai, and Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein.

The DragonForce Connection

This isn’t the first time the two entities have crossed paths. Last year, White-Gluz provided co-lead vocals for an alternative version of “Burning Heart” from DragonForce’s Warp Speed Warriors album. That collaboration clearly laid the groundwork for this permanent appointment.

As the band prepares to take the stage at Welcome To Rockville, fans are eager to see how the band’s signature “Nintendo-metal” speed blends with White-Gluz’s legendary melodic and guttural capabilities.

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FAQ: Alissa White-Gluz and DragonForce

Is Alissa White-Gluz leaving her other projects? No. While she has joined DragonForce as a permanent member, she is still moving forward with her solo album and her new band, Blue Medusa.

Who is the current singer of DragonForce? The band now features a dual-vocalist attack with both Marc Hudson and Alissa White-Gluz sharing the frontstage.

When is Alissa White-Gluz’s first show with DragonForce? Her live debut is scheduled for Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, FL, on the weekend of May 9-10, 2026.

Band Bio:

Formed in 1999, DragonForce is a Grammy-nominated British power metal band known for their extremely fast guitar solos and “video game-inspired” melodies. Their 2006 track “Through the Fire and Flames” became a global phenomenon through its inclusion in Guitar Hero III. The band has released nine studio albums, with their latest being 2024’s Warp Speed Warriors.

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Today, the world’s fastest band speeds up and into its biggest, boldest and most electrifying era to date: DragonForce have announced Alissa White-Gluz as their newest member and first frontwoman. In a momentous union of two storied and unstoppable forces, the preeminent pioneers of extreme power metal will now be joined by one of metal’s legendary vocalists, unleashing both an intrepid evolution of the genre and the start of a seismic year ahead.

Beginning this Saturday, May 9th, at Welcome To Rockville, and Sunday, May 17th, at Sonic Temple, DragonForce’s debut live performances with Alissa White-Gluz will also kick off the 20th Anniversary of Inhuman Rampage. As the 2006 album that birthed the Platinum-selling global phenomenon of “Through the Fire and Flames,” which spent 23 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold, Inhuman Rampage introduced the band and their music to tens of millions of new fans and counting. With extensive touring plans to be revealed, and a 10th studio album currently in the works, DragonForce are bringing more listeners than ever into this next chapter of their eternally joyous, adrenaline-filled journey. 

Listen to DragonForce‘s recent collaboration with Alissa White-Gluz, “Burning Heart,” and see her tease “Through the Fire and Flames“: HERE 

“Alissa joining the band is an expansion of everything we’ve done up to this point,” says DragonForce co-founder and lead guitarist Herman Li. “Twenty years is a long time to do anything, let alone survive the music industry and still be so inspired to continue doing what we love. Together we will honor what made Inhuman Rampage matter, while showing people exactly where we’re going next. Having Alissa in the room changes everything. She doesn’t just sing, she makes all aspects of our music better. And she sounds incredible live! I can’t wait for the fans to see her and hear what we have been working on.”

Through her work with everyone from The Agonist to Kamelot, Arch Enemy and her newly launched Blue Medusa, Alissa White-Gluz has become an icon synonymous with strength, independence, versatility and creative fearlessness, representing a new standard for women at the highest levels of heavy music. Over two decades spent on the stage, blending ferocious and melodic theatricality with lyrical themes of philosophy, psychology, ethics and the human experience, she has built a history spanning 15+ hours of recorded music, 60+ music videos, 40+ collaborations and 2,000+ concerts across a myriad of subgenres.

On her new partnership with DragonForce, and pairing her vocal prowess with the band’s time-warping precision and live show spectacle, Alissa White-Gluz says, “I am beyond excited to be bringing such iconic music to life with these amazingly skilled musicians in such a fun and inspiring environment. It feels great to showcase all the colours of my voice and utilize all my singing styles in technically challenging, deeply energizing, highly addictive songs. I am so thankful for the amazing support I have been lucky enough to receive from the metal world over this wild career I’ve built; I want to keep pushing my boundaries and delivering exceptional music and live experiences to the fans that I cherish so much.”

Founded in 1999 and based between Los Angeles and London, DragonForce have rewritten the rules of heavy metal, while redefining the possibilities of their respective instruments. Since the release of Inhuman Rampage and its signature anthem “Through the Fire and Flames” – the notoriously unbeatable final boss of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock – the GRAMMY®-nominated band have continued to blow the minds of musicians and gamers everywhere. They have been heard in Despicable Me 4, Fortnite Festival, Brawl Stars, Asphalt Legends and beyond, and seen on the covers of dozens of magazines. They have played for millions of fans and shared stages with Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Slipknot, Metallica and many more, but one thing has always been certain: the fastest band in the world will not slow down.

DragonForce Members

Herman Li – Guitar, Backing Vocals

Sam Totman – Guitar, Backing Vocals

Alissa White-Gluz – Lead Vocals

Marc Hudson – Lead Vocals

Alicia Vigil – Bass

Gee Anzalone – Drums

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