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[2025] Roundup of Western Girls’ Metal Bands

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

Metal often carries a strong image of being a male-dominated world, but in recent years Japan has seen all-female bands like BAND-MAID and LOVEBITES achieve global success, and newer-generation bands like Hanabie.

are emerging and generating excitement.

If seeing these groups made you wonder, “Are there all-female metal bands overseas too?” be sure to check out this article!

Here, we introduce all-female metal to hard rock bands from around the world—featuring not only the legendary groups that blew open the history of girls’ bands, but also fresh up-and-comers.

They’re all incredibly cool bands, so metal fans won’t want to miss this!

[2025] Roundup of Western Girls’ Metal Bands (11–20)

StayaVolnaya Staya

Volnaya Staya – Staya [2007]

StayaVolnaya Staya

Volinaya Staya is a girls’ metal band from Russia, formed in Moscow in 2006.

The band is characterized by melodies tinged with Russian melancholy, a heavy guitar sound, and powerful mid-range vocals.

The members are professional musicians, each bringing their own distinctive skills to create compelling performances.

At their shows, they captivate audiences with emotionally charged playing and beautiful stage costumes.

Their 2007 album “Staya” presents an emotionally rich world in Russian lyrics, and an English version is reportedly in the works.

Truly, as they broadcast their talent from Russia to the world, they’re breathing new life into the metal scene.

If you love metal, you should definitely listen to Volinaya Staya.

The unique resonance born of Russian soil is sure to enthrall metal fans around the globe!

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God, Allow Me (Please) To Play MusicVoice of Baceprot

Voice of Baceprot – God, Allow Me (Please) To Play Music (Official Music Video)

God, Allow Me (Please) To Play MusicVoice of Baceprot

Voice of Baceprot are a trio of Indonesian women who don the hijab and take on society’s stereotypes head-on with a powerful sound.

Blending nu metal and funk metal, their music seems to embody their band name itself, which means “noisy” in Sundanese.

Since their 2018 debut single School Revolution, they’ve earned global acclaim with songs like God, Allow Me (Please) to Play Music, a rallying cry for freedom of expression.

In 2023, they released their long-awaited debut album, Retas.

Riding on a mix of blazing riffs and funky bass lines, they cut sharply into social issues.

Their work has led to milestones such as winning a domestic music award in 2022 and, in 2024, becoming the first Indonesians to perform at Glastonbury—achievements that have inspired many.

If you’re looking for a band that shows how cool it is to stay true to your convictions, they’re a perfect fit.

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In conclusion

As mentioned at the beginning, the bands introduced this time range from legendary all-female groups that shaped the history of rock and metal to up-and-coming acts gaining attention in recent years.

From intensely brutal death metal to refreshing hard rock, did you find a girls’ band that suits your taste? Our site also features articles introducing overseas girls’ bands across all genres, so be sure to check those out as well!