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[2025] Female-vocal Western music bands. Featuring many rock and metal bands too!

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Active as a club DJ. Centered on dance music, they mix a wide range of genres including US hip-hop and J-rap, captivating audiences with their unique musical style.
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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!

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.

[2025] Female-vocal Western bands. Lots of rock and metal bands introduced too! (131–140)

Suddenly Last SummerThe Motels

The Motels – Suddenly Last Summer

Suddenly Last SummerThe Motels

The Japanese title is “Last Summer of Memories.” This song became popular when MTV was in its first heyday.

It may sound like ordinary pop at first, but from the latter half the chord progression and arrangement carry a distinctly New Wave sense of angularity, making it a track that doesn’t go down a straightforward path.

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In conclusion

When it comes to female vocals, many people probably associate them with a soft impression.

If you had that image, you might have been shocked by the songs introduced this time.

The vocals in metal bands, for example, are incredibly powerful, right? In metal and hard rock, there are still plenty of female vocalists known for their powerhouse voices.

Use this article as a reference and try finding a female-fronted band that suits your taste!