Anneke van Giersbergen: is a Dutch singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the lead vocalist of the Dutch band The Gathering, which she fronted from 1989 to 2007. She is also known for her solo work and her collaborations with other musicians. Van Giersbergen's voice has been widely praised for its range, expressiveness and power. Her style is often described as a mix of rock, metal and ethereal, and her performances are known for their emotive intensity. With The Gathering, she recorded several successful albums and developed a large following in Europe and around the world. After leaving The...

Björk Guðmundsdóttir: known simply as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, and musician. She is considered one of the most innovative and eclectic musicians of her generation, known for her distinctive voice and her use of a wide range of musical styles and influences. Björk began her career as the lead singer of the Icelandic alternative rock band The Sugarcubes in the late 1980s, but she rose to international fame in the 1990s with her solo work. Her debut solo album, "Debut," was released in 1993 and was well-received by critics and audiences alike. Since then, she has released several...

Sharon den Adel: is a Dutch singer, songwriter and fashion designer, best known as the lead vocalist for the Dutch symphonic rock band Within Temptation. She formed the band in 1996, and since then, she has been the band's main lyricist and creative force. Den Adel's vocal range and emotive performances have been praised by critics and fans alike. Within Temptation's music is known for its blend of symphonic and heavy metal elements, and for its powerful and cinematic sound. The band has released several successful albums and has a large following in Europe and around the world. Den Adel's...

Grace Slick: was an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the lead vocalist for the rock bands The Great Society, Jefferson Airplane, and Jefferson Starship. She was one of the most prominent female rock singers of the 1960s and 1970s, known for her powerful and distinctive voice, as well as her charismatic stage presence. Slick's lyrics often dealt with counterculture and feminist themes, and she was a vocal advocate for social and political issues. Slick was a key member of Jefferson Airplane, one of the most popular and influential bands of the San Francisco psychedelic rock scene in the...

Janis Joplin: was an American singer-songwriter and rock musician. She rose to fame in the late 1960s as the lead singer of the band Big Brother and the Holding Company, and later as a solo artist. Joplin was known for her powerful and emotive voice, and her performances were often described as raw and passionate. She was a major figure in the counterculture movement of the 1960s and is considered one of the most iconic and influential singers of her generation. Joplin died of a drug overdose in 1970 at the age of 27. Despite her brief career, her music...

Wendy O. Williams: was an American singer, songwriter and actress. She was the lead singer of the punk rock band Plasmatics. Williams was known for her outrageous stage presence, which often included chain-sawing guitars, near nudity, and blowing up equipment. The Plasmatics' music was a blend of punk and heavy metal, and Williams' powerful and high-energy performances earned her the nickname "Queen of Shock Rock." The band released several albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and had a number of hit singles, including "Butcher Baby" and "Monsta Mack." Williams also appeared in several films and television shows, including...

Lita Ford: is a British-born American rock musician and songwriter. She is best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the all-female rock band The Runaways, which formed in 1975. After the band disbanded in 1979, Ford embarked on a solo career, releasing her debut solo album, "Out for Blood," in 1983. She went on to release several more albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including "Lita" (1988) and "Dangerous Curves" (1991). Ford is known for her powerful guitar playing and her hit singles such as "Kiss Me Deadly" and "Close My Eyes Forever" (a duet with Ozzy Osbourne)....

Lzzy Hale: is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Halestorm. She is also one of the band's main songwriters. She formed the band in 1997 with her brother Arejay Hale. Lzzy Hale is known for her powerful and emotive voice, and has been praised for her versatility as a singer, able to perform both heavy and melodic vocals. She is considered one of the most talented female singers in the rock and metal genre and has been an inspiration to many other female vocalists. Lzzy Hale...

Alissa White-Gluz: is a Canadian singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the melodic death metal band Arch Enemy and former lead vocalist of The Agonist. She joined Arch Enemy in 2014 as the replacement for former lead vocalist Angela Gossow. White-Gluz is known for her powerful and versatile vocal range, and is able to perform both clean and growled vocals. She is considered one of the most prominent female singers in the metal genre and has been praised for her stage presence and energy. White-Gluz has sold over 1 million records worldwide with Arch Enemy. She's...

Cristina Scabbia: is an Italian singer and songwriter, best known as the female co-vocalist of the band Lacuna Coil. She has been a member of the band since its formation in 1994. Scabbia is known for her powerful and emotive voice, and has been praised for her ability to perform both clean and growled vocals. She is one of the most well-known female singers in the metal genre, and has been an inspiration to many other female vocalists. Scabbia has sold over 2 million records worldwide with Lacuna Coil. She's also known for her philanthropic work and activism.

Floor Jansen: is a Dutch singer, songwriter and vocal coach, best known as the lead vocalist of the symphonic metal band Nightwish. She joined the band in 2012 as the replacement for former lead vocalist Anette Olzon. Jansen is known for her powerful and versatile soprano voice and her ability to perform both clean and growled vocals. She is widely considered as one of the most talented singers in the metal genre. She has also released music as a solo artist and has been a guest vocalist on several other bands' albums. Jansen has sold over 2 million records worldwide...

Angela Nathalie Gossow: is a German musician, best known as the former lead vocalist of the melodic death metal band Arch Enemy. She was with the band from 2000 until her departure in 2014. Gossow is known for her aggressive and powerful vocal style, and is considered to be one of the most prominent female singers in the death metal genre. She has also been a vocal coach and mentor to other female singers in the metal scene. Gossow has sold over 1 million records worldwide with Arch Enemy.