Shocking Blue Mariska Veres
Mariska Veres

Women have been making their mark in the rock and metal genre since the 1960s, but their influence can be traced back even further to the roots of soul music. Female artists such as Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Tina Turner laid the groundwork for future generations with their powerful voices and commanding stage presence. In the 1960s, these women’s influence could be seen in the emergence of female rock icons such as Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Mariska Veres and Wendy O. Williams, who brought a new level of energy and attitude to the genre. These pioneering women broke down barriers and paved the way for future generations of female rockers, proving that women could be just as talented, rebellious and powerful as their male counterparts.

Rising Up: The Talented and Rebellious Metal Divas Taking the Scene by Storm

  • Lita Ford: She was the lead guitarist for the all-female rock band The Runaways in the 1970s and later had a successful solo career in the 1980s.
  • Doro Pesch: She was the lead singer of the German heavy metal band Warlock in the 1980s and later had a successful solo career.
  • Wendy O. Williams: She was the lead singer of the punk rock band Plasmatics in the 1970s and 1980s and was known for her powerful stage presence and controversial performances.
  • Janis Joplin: She was a rock singer and songwriter in the 1960s and is widely considered one of the greatest female rock singers of all time.
  • Grace Slick: She was a singer and songwriter for the rock band Jefferson Airplane in the 1960s and later for Jefferson Starship, and her powerful and emotive voice made her one of the most iconic female singers of that era.
Alissa White-Gluz
Alissa White-Gluz
  • Tarja Turunen: She was the lead singer of the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish from 1996 to 2005. She is known for her powerful operatic vocals and her ability to blend classical music with heavy metal.
  • Angela Gossow: She was the lead singer of the melodic death metal band Arch Enemy from 2000 to 2014. She is known for her aggressive growling vocals and her powerful stage presence.
  • Floor Jansen: She is the current lead singer of the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, she joined the band in 2013, she is known for her powerful operatic vocals and her ability to convey emotion through her singing.
  • Cristina Scabbia: She is the female vocalist of the Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil, She is known for her powerful and versatile voice, and her ability to convey emotion through her singing.
  • Alissa White-Gluz: She is the lead vocalist of the Canadian melodic death metal band Arch Enemy and also a member of the band Kamelot. She is known for her powerful, versatile voice and her ability to switch between different vocal styles.
  • Lzzy Hale: She is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the American hard rock band Halestorm, she is known for her powerful voice and her ability to convey emotion through her singing, and her musicianship skills.

In conclusion, the names mentioned above are just a few examples of the talented and rebellious metal divas who have made their mark in the rock and metal genre. These women have not only shown their musical talents, but also their determination and strength in breaking down barriers and proving that women can be just as powerful and influential in the rock and metal scene as men. They have inspired generations of female musicians and continue to do so. They are not just singers but also composers, guitarists and band leaders, showing that women can excel in any role in the metal scene.

Vic Rebel
Author: Vic Rebel