[2026] 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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[2026] Female-vocal Western music bands. Many rock and metal bands featured, too! (81–90)
That’s Not My NameThe Ting Tings
A male-female two-piece band.
A song from their debut era.
The female vocals over the simple sound feel fresh, and it gives the impression that the instruments can be heard more distinctly.
I also appreciate how their style evolves over time, reflecting a strong spirit of musical exploration.
Brass In PocketPretenders
The Pretenders are a rock band formed in 1978.
Before joining the band, vocalist Chrissie Hynde had an unusual background: she worked at a clothing shop run by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren when they were still unknown, and also wrote for the music magazine NME.
The band drew attention with their 1979 release of a cover of The Kinks’ “Stop Your Sobbing,” and they have continued to perform actively to this day.
In 2005, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Fact And FrictionThe Nearly Deads
A track by the alternative rock band The Nearly Deads from Nashville, USA, formed in 2010.
While the song shows influences from hard rock, its arrangement and vocal style make it very accessible and easy to listen to.
Cheated HeartsYeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeah Yeah Yeahs are a three-piece band from New York.
While their music reflects influences such as The White Stripes and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, it also carries a certain freshness, revealing a new facet of alternative rock.
ReachEyes Set To Kill
A hardcore band that blends male screams with clean female vocals.
Amid the intense arrangements, the brief female vocal passages open up a new sonic world for the songs.
The bassist is also a woman, making the band’s mixed lineup rare.
Due to issues with the male vocalist’s throat, their current status is unclear.
We’re hopeful for what’s next.
Story of My LifeAutomatic Loveletter
A sound defined by emotional vocals.
Among Western girl bands represented by artists like Avril Lavigne, they craft a more solid and distinctive sound.
The vocalist’s voice is highly characteristic—fragile yet effortlessly soaring in the high register, which feels truly innate.
[2026] Female-vocal Western bands. Many rock and metal bands featured! (91–100)
UnbreakableFireflight
A song by Fireflight, an American rock band formed in Florida in 1999 that built its popularity through joint live shows with numerous bands.
It’s a track that will resonate with listeners who love vocals that are edgy yet soaring, along with guitar work that colors the music with heavy riffs and spacious arpeggios.
While a male vocal might make the song feel too heavy, the lightness and expressiveness of the female vocals create a finely tuned balance—showcasing a distinctly feminine beauty throughout the track.
