Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz took to social media on December 8th, explaining her absence from the band’s December 3rd show in Mexico.
The 39-year-old Canadian singer posted:
Mexico – I [love] you! I am seriously blown away by this country. The nature is diverse and gorgeous; the people are warm, friendly, funny, creative and welcoming; the history is fascinating; the architecture is jaw-dropping; the rich culture of music and art is full of colour and beauty; the food is incredible (every city is like a vegan paradise)… I could go on.
Thank you so much for your understanding and well-wishes. I feel extremely guilty that I cannot give a normal show because you guys absolutely deserve it. I insisted that we should reschedule but that was apparently not possible.
This might be TMI [too much information] but since the news is out already I just want these amazing fans in Mexico to know how serious this was and that it absolutely is killing me to not be able to give you 100%.
Trust me – I have broken my ribs on stage and not missed a show, I have performed through bronchitis, complete laryngitis that took months to heal — everything. This is different.
I had a doctor come to my hotel bed two days in a row and she said ‘she is experiencing a total collapse.’ My body is so exhausted that I have a hard time walking. I’m confused. Dizzy. Shaking.
A bacterial infection lodged in my ears and then aggressively spread to all the soft tissues of my upper body. Ears, eyes, throat, lungs, nose… I had pus leaking out of my EYES. Blood leaking out of my nose. I was freezing and sweating simultaneously and had a fever of 102F for over a week. And yes, I did several shows in this state. I was going into shock. It was an infection that was probably lingering for a long time and finally started winning — my body was losing and it was happening quickly. I think if I didn’t get the antibiotics when I did I would be hospitalized or dead right now. I have never experienced a more scary medical situation before in my life. This is also the most pain I have ever experienced and I have a very high pain tolerance (like most women).
I can feel the love from you guys and it is honestly helping me heal. Thank you for your smiling faces in the crowd — they really do cheer me up.
It will be several weeks or months before I fully recover but when I do — I am demanding that we come back here so I can give you guys the best concert of your lives. Seriously — I have fallen in love with you, Mexico, and I WILL be back to give you 1000% AWG.
On December 3rd, Arch Enemy played at El Foro Jai Alai in Tijuana, Mexico without vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, who was very sick and unable to perform. Fan-filmed video from the fully instrumental show can be viewed below.
Arch Enemy recently unleashed the title track from their forthcoming twelfth studio album, Blood Dynasty. The full album is slated for release on March 28th via Century Media Records.
Following the surprise drop of their single Dream Stealer in July and the subsequent release of Liars & Thieves in October, Blood Dynasty marks the third single offering from the highly anticipated album. The track promises to deliver Arch Enemy’s signature blend of powerful guitar riffs and dynamic vocals, showcasing the band’s evolution while staying true to their roots.
Founder and guitarist Michael Amott shares, The third single from our upcoming album has arrived, and it’s the title track: ‘Blood Dynasty!’ This one shifts gears from the fast and furious energy of our two recent singles, diving deeper into melody and atmosphere. Immerse yourself in this dystopian soundscape!
Blood Dynasty was mixed by Jens Bogren and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios. The video was directed and produced by Mirko Witzki at Witzki Visions.
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