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[2026] A Roundup of Western Girls' Metal Bands

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Metal often carries a strong image of being a male-dominated world, but in recent years Japan has seen all-female bands like BAND-MAID and LOVEBITES achieve global success, and newer-generation bands like Hanabie.

are emerging and generating excitement.

If seeing these groups made you wonder, “Are there all-female metal bands overseas too?” be sure to check out this article!

Here, we introduce all-female metal to hard rock bands from around the world—featuring not only the legendary groups that blew open the history of girls’ bands, but also fresh up-and-comers.

They’re all incredibly cool bands, so metal fans won’t want to miss this!

[2026] Summary of Western Girls’ Metal Bands (11–20)

God, Allow Me (Please) To Play MusicVoice of Baceprot

Voice of Baceprot – God, Allow Me (Please) To Play Music (Official Music Video)

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.

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In conclusion

As mentioned at the beginning, the bands introduced this time range from legendary all-female groups that shaped the history of rock and metal to up-and-coming acts gaining attention in recent years.

From intensely brutal death metal to refreshing hard rock, did you find a girls’ band that suits your taste? Our site also features articles introducing overseas girls’ bands across all genres, so be sure to check those out as well!