[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-fronted Western music bands. Many rock and metal bands featured! (41–50)
Back On The Chain GangThe Pretenders
The Pretenders, formed around Chrissie Hynde, who had been a journalist for a British music magazine.
From the height of punk and new wave in the late 1970s to the early 1980s, they drew major attention as a straight-ahead rock band following in the lineage of groups like The Kinks and The Who.
[2025] Female-vocal Western music bands. Many rock and metal bands introduced! (51–60)
Guys My AgeHey Violet
Hey Violet, a pop-rock band also known by the name Cherry Bomb.
Formed in 2008, they initially made a name for themselves as an all-female girl band.
In 2015, several members were replaced and the band changed to its current name, though they’re still recognized as Cherry Bomb as well.
One of their popular songs, “Guys My Age,” is notable for its electric sound and a track that leans toward hip-hop.
Push ItGarbage
Garbage was a band formed by Butch Vig, who had made a name for himself as the producer for Nirvana and The Smashing Pumpkins, so there were high expectations from the very beginning of their debut.
They did indeed achieve success as expected, and there’s no doubt that Shirley Manson’s exceptional vocal power played a major role in that.
AmaranthNIGHTWISH
A grand-scale number by the Finnish metal band NIGHTWISH.
Often described as operatic metal, the band’s songs are frequently dynamic, and the vocalist’s singing ability is especially outstanding.
Hong Kong GardenSiouxsie And The Banshees
Known in Japan as “Suji-ban,” this was their debut single that earned overwhelming support from punk fans.
Although Suji-ban debuted in 1978, they also served as a bridge between the earlier trend of glam rock and the post-punk movement of new wave.
BulletJune Divided
Although they’re categorized as an alternative band, they’ve released many positive, melodious tracks.
By stripping away excess and keeping each sound clear, their songs are very easy to listen to—truly the perfect embodiment of “stylish.”
DamageFit For Rivals
An emotional rock band with a distinctive, slightly husky and somewhat androgynous vocal.
The vocalist’s tone and presence blend deeply with the songs and pair exceptionally well with the heavy sound.
Their skill in switching between low and high registers is also outstanding.