Recommendations for Western All-Female Bands—from Legendary Groups to Promising Newcomers
The idea that rock is for men feels like a thing of the distant past, with energetic all-girl bands thriving today.
This time, we’re casting a wide net across genres—rock, pop, metal, punk, and more—to spotlight Western girl bands admired by band-loving women.
From legendary groups from the days when all-female bands were still rare to the hottest up-and-coming acts, we’ve carefully selected the best to introduce to you.
You’re sure to find your new favorite girl band.
Be sure to check them out!
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Recommendations for Western All-Female Bands: From Legendary Acts to Promising Newcomers (11–20)
SpitKittie
Formed in Canada in 1996, the heavy metal band Kittie will blow you away with an aggression you wouldn’t expect from an all-female group—just listen to the title track of their debut album, Spit, and you’ll get it.
Their addictive, powerful guitar riffs, death growls that rival any male vocalist, and, in stark contrast, operatic, resonant clean vocals seized the hearts of devoted fans.
The more you dive into their uniquely striking songs, the more hooked you’ll become.
Definitely check them out!
DeathNervosa
Nervosa is a thrash metal band from Brazil.
Formed in 2010, they released a demo in 2012 and quickly signed with Austria’s Napalm Records, rapidly gaining popularity, especially in Europe.
While they initially drew attention for being an all-female band, their powerful, authentic performances swiftly overturned the idea that thrash metal is a men’s genre.
Breaking beyond the “girls’ band” label, they’ve captured the attention not only of metalheads worldwide but also of broader music fans.
Following lineup changes and a new formation, all eyes are on their future achievements.
Bedroom EyesDum Dum Girls
Since around the late 2000s, a wave of girl bands began to emerge that, while rooted in a lo‑fi, garage-leaning sound and influenced by British music like shoegaze and neo-acoustic, also incorporated oldies-style melodies and chord progressions.
Dum Dum Girls, which began as Dee Dee’s solo project, were precisely such a band.
On their classic second album, Only in Dreams, released in 2011, they unfolded a dreamy sonic world that could be said to represent a pinnacle of that style.
They also have a great knack for covers—especially their rendition of The Smiths’ classic There Is a Light That Never Goes Out is superb—so if you like The Smiths, give it a listen!
The PretenderCherri Bomb
Formed in 2008, the band Cherri Bomb showcased first-rate musical sensibilities—blending hard rock, alternative rock, punk, and more—despite being in their teens, drawing attention from across the scenes.
Due to musical differences, members left after 2013, and in 2015 the band changed its name to the current HEY VIOLET and has continued its activities.
Their tracks are also available on YouTube, so be sure to find a favorite song.
It’s More Than Rock and RollRock Goddess
Rock Goddess, formed in 1977 by sisters Jody Turner and Julie Turner amid the New Wave of British Heavy Metal sweeping the UK.
At a time when all-female bands had yet to gain a firm foothold, they helped lay the foundation of “female metal,” following in the wake of Girlschool.
Their edgy sound, tinged with melancholy melodies and powered by commanding vocals, gave them a formidable presence in the scene.
Among their tracks, the fast-paced numbers are particularly spiky—and insanely cool!
EmergencyGirlschool
It’s true that rock music—and especially the heavy metal genre—has long been a male-dominated world.
Charging into that scene and, despite numerous lineup changes, sustaining a 30-year career as an all-female band, the legendary group Girlschool stands out.
They rose to prominence during the so-called NWOBHM boom that erupted mainly in the UK in the 1980s, gaining worldwide popularity as pioneers of the all-girl band.
Their 1981 album Hit and Run was a hit in their home country of Britain and ultimately went gold.
Although they experienced some lean years afterward, they returned from a hiatus and, even into the 2020s, continue to barrel down the straight, loud, high-volume highway.
Recommendation of Western All-Female Bands: From Legendary Groups to Promising Young Acts (21–30)
Manic MondayThe Bangles
This is a song written by the legendary artist Prince, who passed away on April 21, 2016, for The Bangles.
It’s a very Prince-like track, but vocalist Susanna Hoffs delivers it confidently.
As a side note, there are rumors that around the time he wrote this song, Prince had quite a crush on Hoffs.
In the end, though, it seems his feelings were unrequited.