[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)
I Love TurbulenceRolo Tomassi
A hardcore band characterized by odd time signatures and airy, floating riffs—arguably with a post-rock sensibility.
The ethereal space crafted by the transparent vocals and synths is exceptionally well done.
Perhaps the fact that the members are siblings also contributes to their groove.
[2026] Female-fronted international bands. Many rock and metal bands introduced! (121–130)
Hungry WolvesAll Heads Rise
A hardcore band with deep, growl-like low-end vocals that you wouldn’t think are coming from a female singer.
While there’s a traditional vibe in elements like the breakdowns, they craft a uniquely rhythmic and heavy sound at key moments.
We Are The FoolsCALL FOR BLOOD
A track by a female-fronted band that stands out even within hardcore’s brutal metal.
She fully commands the distinctive brutal growl, making her a highly unconventional vocalist for a woman.
The sense of tempo and groove are perfectly matched, and the song’s development never gets dull.
RuinCat Power
Cat Power, a singer-songwriter who exuded considerable charisma with her husky vocal style and sleek, striking looks.
Her appeal isn’t just in her appearance—her musicality is exceptional as well.
Her guitar-driven rock sound, which hints at ’90s garage influences, is crafted to a level that even rock band aficionados will admire.
King Of The KerbEchobelly
Among the bands that shone during the Britpop boom of the 1990s, Echobelly stood out with a singular brilliance.
That brilliance was embodied by their vocalist, Sonya Aurora Madan.
Her exotically striking Indian roots and her provocatively outspoken comments—seemingly at odds with that image—sparked both strong support and backlash.
Memento MoriFlyleaf
It’s the lead single from Texas rock band Flyleaf’s self-titled second album.
The title “Memento Mori” comes from a Latin phrase meaning “remember that you will die someday.” It carries a message encouraging people to make the most of every moment.
Somebody To LoveJefferson Airplane
A pioneering band with a female vocalist, Jefferson Airplane.
Known in Japanese as “Anata Dake o” (“Only You”), this song is not only one of their signature works but also a track that symbolizes the 1960s.
Alongside Janis Joplin, the band influenced many Japanese female singers.