Hold on to your axe necks, because the metal world just got a seismic upgrade. DRAGONFORCE — the world's fastest band — have announced that Alissa White-Gluz is officially joining the lineup as their newest member and first-ever frontwoman. Yes, you read that right: two of heavy metal's most unstoppable forces have collided, and the shockwave is already being felt.
To mark the occasion, the band has dropped the official music video for their new single "Burning Heart" — go ahead and hit play, we'll wait.
White-Gluz, known worldwide for her powerhouse work with Arch Enemy, The Agonist, Kamelot, and her newly launched project Blue Medusa, brings over two decades of stage mastery, 2,000+ concerts, and 15+ hours of recorded music to the DragonForce arsenal. She's not just a vocalist — she's a force of nature, and she sounds absolutely incredible with the band.
"Alissa joining the band is an expansion of everything we've done up to this point. 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!" — Herman Li"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 colors of my voice and utilize all my singing styles in technically challenging, deeply energizing, highly addictive songs." — Alissa White-Gluz
The union also kicks off the 20th Anniversary celebration of Inhuman Rampage — the 2006 record that birthed "Through the Fire and Flames," the Platinum-selling, Billboard-charting anthem that became the stuff of Guitar Hero legend. Live debuts begin May 9 at Welcome to Rockville and May 17 at Sonic Temple.
A 10th studio album is currently in the works. Extensive touring plans are set to be revealed throughout 2026. This is just the beginning.
DRAGONFORCE ARE:
Herman Li — Guitar, Backing Vocals
Sam Totman — Guitar, Backing Vocals
Marc Hudson — Vocals
Alissa White-Gluz — Vocals
Alicia Vigil — Bass, Backing Vocals
Gee Anzalone — Drums, Backing Vocals