Favourite female-fronted metal bands/songs?

StratusSphere · 07/08/14 - 20:03

Its something I really got into this year. I guess some of the bands I listen to probably dip into alt-rock as well; I'm not too sure on the distinctions these days.

I like symphonic metal a lot and also generally rock/metal ballads. Some of my favourites are Hydria, Visions of Atlantis, Elysion and Echoes of Eternity.

How about you?

(And yes, I got into female-metal from Evanescence originally, haha)

babelogue · 07/08/14 - 22:14

Look no further than Skunk Anansie's first album, Paranoid and Sunburnt. Heavy and brilliant!

CLL Dodge · 07/08/14 - 22:28

Rockbitch:

http://vimeo.com/58798496

[Deleted User] · 07/08/14 - 23:25

I'm not massively into Female-fronted Metal bands but I do like some songs by Delain, Amaranthe and Nightwish (only the Imaginaerium album.) I like some of Venturia's music but I'm really not a fan of their female vocalist. Their guitarist Charly Sahona is unbelievably good though!

Ænima · 08/08/14 - 00:31

I tried listening to Echoes of Eternity before, but couldn't get into them. I liked their song Towers Of Silence though.

I'd say albums rather than songs - The Gathering (Mandylion) is one of my favourite albums.

Also;

Lacuna Coil - Comalies
Nightwish - Oceanborn
Within Temptation - The Silent Force
Theatre of Tragedy - Aégis
Edenbridge - Shine
Evanescence - Fallen
Tristania - Beyond The Veil
Kidneythieves - Zerospace
Also all albums by Mortal Love and The Sins of Thy Beloved

A couple of those probably aren't strictly female fronted, but they are metal bands with prominent female singers so, good enough.

Would have to mention After Forever too, as well as Sirenia and Therion, who often use female singers, even though they aren't female fronted.

deadmancarl · 08/08/14 - 08:42

Well everyone has already mentioned Evanescence, and a band who I think has a similar style is Halestorm, who have a mix of softer rock and some heavier tracks.
They have 2 good studio albums and also 2 cover EPs which are very good. Lzzy Hale seems to be able to lend her voice to all sorts of rock tracks

TheTruth1983 · 08/08/14 - 13:07

Yay, another opportunity to plug the band I have fallen in love with and have been recommending all over the place. They are from the UK as well

http://enkelination.bandcamp.com/

Enjoy!

Also, check out this blog for female fronted metal across the sub genres

http://www.femetalism.co.uk/

Dandem · 08/08/14 - 13:10

I used to be really into Lacuna Coil a few years ago. I still listen to them sporadically now, they've got some great songs. 'Swamped', 'Heavens a Lie', 'Spellbound' and their cover of 'Enjoy the Silence' are fantastic.

Glawster2002 · 08/08/14 - 15:57

As people know I'm a big Symphonic Metal fan. As I posted in that thread here are some of the bands I like....

AMBERIAN DAWN - Eagle of Fire
ARVEN - Believe
DELAIN - Stardust
LEAVES' EYES - Hell To The Heavens
MARKIZE - Mechanical Hearts
THE MURDER OF MY SWEET - Follow The Rain
NIGHTWISH - I Want My Tears Back
PYTHIA - Betray My Heart
EDENBRIDGE - Alight A New Tomorrow
SERENITY - Wings of Madness
SIRENIA - Seven Widows Weep
SLEEPING ROMANCE - Free Me
STREAM OF PASSION - Out In The Real World
TARJA TURUNEN - Never Enough
WINTER IN EDEN - Inside
WITHIN TEMPTATION - Ice Queen
NEMESEA - Afterlife
XANDRIA - Nightfall

[Deleted User] · 08/08/14 - 18:49

Ænima wrote: »

I tried listening to Echoes of Eternity before, but couldn't get into them. I liked their song Towers Of Silence though.

I'd say albums rather than songs - The Gathering (Mandylion) is one of my favourite albums.

Also;

Lacuna Coil - Comalies
Nightwish - Oceanborn
Within Temptation - The Silent Force
Theatre of Tragedy - Aégis
Edenbridge - Shine
Evanescence - Fallen
Tristania - Beyond The Veil
Kidneythieves - Zerospace
Also all albums by Mortal Love and The Sins of Thy Beloved

A couple of those probably aren't strictly female fronted, but they are metal bands with prominent female singers so, good enough.

Would have to mention After Forever too, as well as Sirenia and Therion, who often use female singers, even though they aren't female fronted.

Nice list and great album picks too! The ones in bold are some of my favourite albums. I would probably pick 'Unleashed Memories' and 'Mother Earth' for Lacuna Coil and Within Temptation personally, but I might be alone there!

Electra · 08/08/14 - 19:02

Sorry, no tits in corsets, just ass kicking Pagan Metal

Arkona
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7fuuDc2hH0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt6_65LDZ60

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgXlUxDGFvU

Electra · 08/08/14 - 19:10

Some Heavy/Power

Battle Beast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38zmdwd5K3E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LSHF73w_eo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt5SdesNw24

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imoePo4zXTs

degsyhufc · 08/08/14 - 19:21

babelogue wrote: »

Look no further than Skunk Anansie's first album, Paranoid and Sunburnt. Heavy and brilliant!

When I read the title the only female lead I could think of was Skin.

Also now remembered Tobey Torres from Snake River Conspiracy

Neomysterio · 09/08/14 - 13:45

Kittie - Brackish.

Such a tune.

Ænima · 09/08/14 - 14:16

degsyhufc wrote: »

When I read the title the only female lead I could think of was Skin.

Also now remembered Tobey Torres from Snake River Conspiracy

I wouldn't class Skunk Anansie as metal :S

Ænima · 09/08/14 - 14:21

embryo wrote: »

Nice list and great album picks too! The ones in bold are some of my favourite albums. I would probably pick 'Unleashed Memories' and 'Mother Earth' for Lacuna Coil and Within Temptation personally, but I might be alone there!

You picked probably my other faves from that list

It always seems like nobody has heard of The Gathering, so it's always surprising to see someone else liking them too. They're so underrated, especially that album, it's a classic in the genre for me.

I can see the argument for Unleashed Memories, but not Mother Earth. Of course, it's all just opinion though. I do really love the song Mother Earth though, I think it's one of their best, also love the song 'The Dance', which I think is from an EP, but most of my other favourite songs by them are on The Silent Force, so I'd pick that over Mother Earth.

StratusSphere · 10/08/14 - 04:16

This will be for Spotify listening rather than album buying, guys, thanks for all the suggestions and its great to get your picks of an album; but at the same time, I'm not limited to buying one, I can give all your suggestions a try

I just find personally female voices in metal...not exactly less emotional than male, but I think easier to listen to rather than having to be in the right mood. A lot of male metal voices are very all-out and everything everything everything; very deep-charged emotion, whereas with female singers I think there's more variation. Or a female vocal can pair with a male vocal nicely too.

Keep em coming if anyone has more; this isnt a thread-closing post, just my thanks for all the suggestions so far

mrkite77 · 11/08/14 - 22:58

Just to put my slightly askew take on things:

Metal. All-female. Japanese.

DESTROSE - Maze

Glawster2002 · 12/08/14 - 08:49

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Glawster2002 · 12/08/14 - 08:54

mrkite77 wrote: »

Just to put my slightly askew take on things:

Metal. All-female. Japanese.

DESTROSE - Maze

Then we'd better include....

Babymetal - Gimme chocolate!! Sonisphere festival 5-7-14

:D:D

Kiko H Fan · 12/08/14 - 09:24

Anything by The Cycle Sluts From Hell.

deadmancarl · 12/08/14 - 10:02

Glawster2002 wrote: »

Then we'd better include....

Babymetal - Gimme chocolate!! Sonisphere festival 5-7-14

:D:D

I have to admit Babymetal are growing on me. My first reaction when I saw Gimme Chocolate on tv was WTF but they are not that bad.

Glawster2002 · 12/08/14 - 13:48

deadmancarl wrote: »

I have to admit Babymetal are growing on me. My first reaction when I saw Gimme Chocolate on tv was WTF but they are not that bad.

I completely avoided everything to do with them before I saw them @ Sonisphere so I could see them with an open mind.

The really clever thing is having a band who can seriously play behind the three girls. Live they were very heavy indeed.

Kiko H Fan · 13/08/14 - 08:53

Vixen. Poor Jan, the guitarist, passed away recently.

Kiko H Fan · 13/08/14 - 11:11

Ice Age.

I saw them live at the Opera On The Green, Shepherds Bush, many years ago, as a friends band were supporting them.

HugoLott · 13/08/14 - 22:41

In This Moment

Maria Brink's screaming is just immense as shown in The Gun Show, they're more metalcore, alt-metal though but give them a listen

The Blood album is mental! (Video wise)

Adrenalize: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXMfdpjnAHU
****: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GurkREc-q4I
The Gun Show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwTv45OW5Yw
The Promise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uakxkjYMDI
Prayers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAo3Nefox2w

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