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Blue Medusa: Das erste Interview – METAL HAMMER-exklusiv
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Blue Medusa’s First Group Interview
Blue Medusa introduce themselves in what they describe as their first group interview, just before their first live show. Vocalist and founder Alissa White-Gluz says the band is the music she had always wanted to make.
The lineup came together through existing connections. Alissa and bassist Alicia Vigil hit it off after playing together at a Metal Allegiance show. Alissa already knew guitarist Alyssa Day through their DragonForce collaborations, while guitarist Dani Sophia reached out about working together. Drummer Delaney Jaster impressed Alissa with her ability to handle the band’s demanding parts.
Influences and Interests
The members trace their musical roots to a varied mix of influences, including My Chemical Romance, Avenged Sevenfold, The Distillers, Van Halen, and Bullet for My Valentine.
Their offstage interests are just as varied: baking, volunteering at dog shelters, visual art, rare occult books, and ghost hunting inspired by horror movies. When one member offers to bake for the others, someone eagerly asks, “Can we come to your house?”
Writing and Sound
Alissa explains that Alyssa and Dani bring in riffs and ideas, which she reshapes around the overall mood and vocals. The band then fine-tunes the arrangements with producer Kyle Odell.
They describe their sound as heavy, melodic, and rich in detail rather than overly smoothed out. Alissa says the lyrics draw on anger, betrayal, and other difficult experiences while leaving room for listeners to relate them to their own lives. As she puts it, “When I’m happy, I don’t want to make bad music.”
Looking Ahead
The band hopes to build from their debut show to bigger stages and audiences, including fans who have followed Alissa’s career. They’re clearly excited, framing the first performance as the beginning of Blue Medusa rather than a one-off event.
Personalities Featured
- Alissa White-Gluz — vocals, founder
- Alyssa Day — guitar
- Alicia Vigil — bass
- Dani Sophia — guitar
- Delaney Jaster — drums
- Katrin Riedl — interviewer
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