[2025] Female-vocal Western music bands. Featuring many rock and metal bands too!
Throughout the history of the rock and metal scenes—often said to be male-dominated—women have never stopped fighting.
In recent years, bands with women at the front, singing with a unique perspective—at times powerfully, at times beautifully—seem to be drawing more attention than ever.
In Japan as well, bands like BABYMETAL, BAND-MAID, LOVEBITES, and Hanabie.
are making waves, even taking the stage at world-class rock festivals.
Many of you may have found yourselves becoming more interested in Western bands with female vocals.
In this article, with a focus on rock and metal, we introduce bands with outstanding female vocalists—from promising newcomers to timeless legends! Even if you’re new to Western music, be sure to check them out.
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[2025] Female-vocal Western music bands. Many rock and metal bands introduced! (71–80)
I’ll Fight For YouANKOR
It’s a melodious yet powerful track by the Spanish melodic metal band ANKOR.
While it has a strong pop flavor and a mild touch, the sound is hard and heavy, resulting in a very beautiful finish with a sense of clarity.
SurrenderThe Duke Spirit
Let me introduce a song by The Duke Spirit, a four-piece rock band from London.
The sound crafted by these fashionable members is straightforward yet original.
Their vocalist, with a captivating voice, is gaining attention in many circles.
This track, too, has a compelling, irresistible charm.
Growing UpThe Linda Lindas
The Linda Lindas are a group of four teenage girls from Los Angeles.
Formed in 2018, they center their sound around pop punk and power pop.
In 2021, a performance at a public library went viral, catapulting them into the spotlight.
They released their debut album, “Growing Up,” in April 2022.
Their fiery live performances—featuring guest drummer Gina Schock of the Go-Go’s—also drew attention.
Their youthful, energetic playing and lyrics that tackle social issues are compelling.
Songs that capture the honest sensibilities of teenagers are sure to resonate with their peers.
[2025] Female-vocal Western music bands. Many rock and metal bands introduced, too! (81–90)
Story of My LifeAutomatic Loveletter
A sound defined by emotional vocals.
Among Western girl bands represented by artists like Avril Lavigne, they craft a more solid and distinctive sound.
The vocalist’s voice is highly characteristic—fragile yet effortlessly soaring in the high register, which feels truly innate.
UnbreakableFireflight
A song by Fireflight, an American rock band formed in Florida in 1999 that built its popularity through joint live shows with numerous bands.
It’s a track that will resonate with listeners who love vocals that are edgy yet soaring, along with guitar work that colors the music with heavy riffs and spacious arpeggios.
While a male vocal might make the song feel too heavy, the lightness and expressiveness of the female vocals create a finely tuned balance—showcasing a distinctly feminine beauty throughout the track.
A Trigger Full Of PromisesWalls Of Jericho
A band marked by vomit-inducing screams and high-speed drumming.
Thrash metal-style riffs and masculine screams add depth to their songs.
The tracks hit as one cohesive force, and it’s overwhelming.
The decadent sound also matches the music video extremely well.
Bridge of DestinyArch Enemy
A legendary figure in the hardcore scene, known to all.
After lineup changes they now have a different vocalist, but this is a track from the era with the former singer.
Many fans were surely shocked by screams you’d never expect from such a beautiful presence.
Their high-speed riffs are one of their weapons, but the sense shown in the intro of this track is truly outstanding.