Angela Gossow denies return to Arch Enemy

Rumors surrounding Arch Enemy’s next vocalist have intensified since last week, but former vocalist Angela Gossow has now publicly clarified that she is not returning to the role. The speculation began after the band shared cryptic teasers and blacked-out social media profile images, a move mirrored across Gossow’s accounts, leading many fans to assume she would resume vocal duties following the 2025 departure of longtime singer Alissa White-Gluz.

While the synchronized social media activity fueled expectations, Gossow remains Arch Enemy’s manager and has continued working behind the scenes with the band since stepping down as vocalist in 2014. After a second teaser sparked renewed assumptions, Gossow addressed the rumors directly in the comments of Arch Enemy’s Instagram page, stating:

“It’s not ME! But thank you for all the love! I am really excited to be involved in this new chapter as the manager💪 This is gonna CRUSH!”

Meanwhile, White-Gluz, who fronted the band from 2014 until her exit in November 2025, has shared an update on her new solo adventure. Over the weekend, she revealed the latest lineup for her solo project, with the following social media clip announcing she’s been working with two guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia:

In a recent interview with Metal Hammer, White-Gluz expressed the following on her decision to leave the band:

“It was definitely difficult but change is always a wild mix of fear and excitement. When you spend that many years with something, it becomes a huge part of your life and identity. So making that announcement wasn’t something I took lightly. I had devoted an enormous amount of my creative energy to the project for more than half of my career.

I really love music and art, I can’t bear to treat it like just another day at the office. That’s why I put so much extra care and intention into every lyric, performance, recording, and visual that I do. I felt a real responsibility to handle the announcement with respect for the fans, for the music, and for myself. Just getting straight to the point felt like the only way to honor my past while also stepping confidently into what comes next.”

With speculation continuing to swirl, Arch Enemy have yet to officially confirm their new vocalist. For now, the band remains silent on the matter, leaving fans to await a formal announcement regarding the lineup heading into 2026 and beyond.