ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Admits She Is ‘Terrified Of Death’, Says She Doesn’t Believe In An Afterlife
Alissa White-Gluz said in a podcast interview that she is terrified of death and does not believe in an afterlife. The vocalist said the thought of losing the ability to learn, meet people and experience things saddens her, while she hopes she is wrong about what happens after death.
White-Gluz described herself as a physical being whose personality and experience depend on the brain continuing to function, and said unexplained phenomena have not persuaded her to believe in ghosts. She also explained that gore makes horror films difficult for her to watch. The interview comes as she begins a new chapter with DragonForce, which is due to release its tenth album on 19 March.
- Alissa White-Gluz says she fears death.
- She does not believe in an afterlife.
- Her new DragonForce album is due in March.
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Alissa White-Gluz is a Canadian singer known for her work in heavy metal, including as the former lead vocalist of Arch Enemy. She has also joined DragonForce, a British power metal band known for fast-paced songs and fantasy themes.
People have different beliefs about what happens after death, including religious beliefs in an afterlife and views that consciousness ends when the brain stops working. White-Gluz has described herself as sceptical of an afterlife and of ghosts, while saying the possibility of losing future experiences makes her afraid of death.
Her comments touch on questions about consciousness and mortality that recur in public discussion, including in music and horror films. DragonForce’s next album is due on 19 March, adding career context to this new phase of her work.