[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 bands. Many rock and metal bands featured! (31–40)
Cold BloodedCourage My Love
A hard, melodious, and exhilarating track from the Canadian assailants Courage My Love.
It’s packed with hard rock elements, overflowing with weight and power.
Their unorthodox sound is sure to keep expanding even further from here—no doubt about it.
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.
Don’t Wanna FightAlabama Shakes
Alabama Shakes is a band that works in genres strongly influenced by Black music, such as Southern rock and Americana.
Brittany Howard, the lead vocalist and guitarist, is also highly regarded for her guitar technique.
Their classic song “Don’t Wanna Fight” was released in 2015 and won major titles like the Grammy Awards for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.
World In A BottleAnavae
This is a track by Anavae, a UK alternative rock band with a female vocalist.
Their vocals have a clear, airy quality, and as a band sound they carry a vibe that could be categorized as nu-metal/mixture rock.
The musicianship is solid, and I highly recommend them.
Save YourselfAdora
This is a signature track by the Chicago-based rock band Adora.
It’s an upbeat number where the tight, driving beat lets the cute vocals really shine.
The poppy melody further brings out the charm of the singer.
It’s also perfect as a practice song for bands.
[2025] Female-fronted Western music bands. Many rock and metal bands featured! (41–50)
The ChainFleetwood Mac
A song by Stevie Nicks written about Lindsey Buckingham.
The song represents the strength of Fleetwood Mac’s bond, which has kept the band together for years despite difficult circumstances.
It is known as the first song they perform at their concerts.
Never WrongDarling Parade
A refreshing rock number by the emo rock band Darling Parade, characterized by its beautiful melody and lyricism.
With its clear, easily discernible sound, it’s an ideal track to cover and perform.