[2026] A Roundup of Western Girls' Metal Bands

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!