Canadian vocalist Alissa White-Gluz has officially launched her long-anticipated solo career with the release of her new single “The Room Where She Died”, now available worldwide through Napalm Records.
For years, White-Gluz has shared original songs and self-directed videos solely with her Patreon supporters. Now she’s bringing this latest creation to a broader audience. Known for commanding some of the biggest stages in death metal and becoming one of the genre’s most recognizable performers, she teamed up once again with Oliver Palotai of power metal group Kamelot, a collaborator she has worked and performed with many times before.
“The Room Where She Died” marks a stylistic shift from what listeners have heard from her in recent years. The track blends her wide vocal range — from clean melodies to harsh growls — with orchestral elements, sharp riffs, and even a touch of jazz. Heavy yet memorable, the song signals a refreshed artistic spark as she steps confidently into her solo era.
White-Gluz described the experience of creating the single, saying: “‘The Room Where She Died’ marks the beginning of a new chapter for me, born from a place of deep creativity and renewed fire. It’s the first step into a world I’ve been building quietly for years, and one of many collaborations I have with Oliver Palotai, my Kamelot bandmate with whom I’ve found a great creative flow.”
She continued, explaining how deeply involved she was in the single’s creative process: “Making this music, writing the video and even painting the single artwork myself has reinvigorated me in ways I didn’t expect, reminding me exactly why I love making art. I have been honing my skills as a performer, vocalist and songwriter over many years now, and I feel like I am finally at a place where I can let my work stand on its own.”
White-Gluz added that she poured “every ounce of passion, pain, and purpose” into the piece and has never felt more inspired. She closed by thanking fans and peers for their overwhelming encouragement: “I hope you can feel that spark too, because this is only the beginning! I’m endlessly grateful for the overwhelming response to “The Room Where She Died”, and the love and encouragement I’ve already received from my peers, fans, and the metal community overall. Thank you!”
