[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 foreign music bands. Many rock and metal bands introduced as well! (111–120)
Dead to Me” & “Twisted TonguesAll For Nothing
Hardcore with a dynamic groove and striking female vocals featuring piercing, almost clinch-like high notes.
The beat approach is simply breathtaking.
It’s a track where each member’s refined skills collide.
The music video is thoughtfully crafted as well, clearly reflecting the band’s direction.
Kiss MeCrawlers
Liverpool-born female-fronted band Crawlers have been attracting attention as rising stars of alternative rock and soft grunge since their formation in 2018.
After a song went viral on TikTok, they experienced rapid growth and signed with Polydor Records in 2022.
Their EP “Loud Without Noise,” released the same year, reached No.
1 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart.
In February 2024, they released their long-awaited debut album “The Mess We Seem to Make,” marking another major leap forward.
Holly Minto’s vocals—both powerful and delicate—combined with the band’s richly layered sound are bringing a fresh breeze to the modern rock scene.
SecretCrystalyne
This is a breezy number by the pop-rock band Crystalyne, active since 2011.
Both the sound and arrangement deliver a light rock finish that goes down easy.
This colorful pop sound is a must-listen.
FeastFurykane
Furykane, a French nu-metal band.
Their sound features a unique identity that blends death metal with female vocals.
From death-growl-style tones to cute singing, they’re an outstanding metal band that entertains with a seven-colored voice!
I Think I’m ParanoidGarbage
Garbage is a rock band that gained popularity in the 1990s.
Their major appeal lies in the sharp, aggressive vocals of Scottish frontwoman Shirley Manson and their dark, intense rock sound.
Their debut album “G,” released in 1995, and their second album “Version 2.0,” released in 1998, were hits worldwide.
They also performed at the Fuji Rock Festival held in Toyosu in 1998, thrilling Japanese rock fans.
Let The Beat Hit ‘EmLisa Lisa & Cult Jam
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam is a three-member pop group formed around Hispanic female vocalist Lisa Lisa.
Despite their relatively brief run from 1984 to 1991, they achieved solid success, including reaching No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Head to Toe,” a single from their second album, Spanish Fly.
Their blend of freestyle-based tracks with passionate vocals is arguably a quintessential sound of 1980s America.
For those seeking female-fronted Western pop, this band is a great recommendation that conveys the legacy of classic Hispanic artists.
Self MadeWe Ride
It’s a band that exudes a sense of sprinting momentum and, for lack of a better term, an indescribably “cute scream,” even showing a presence reminiscent of a girls’ pop band.
Of course, the sound is heavy, but it shines with outstanding brilliance thanks to the frontman’s talent.