20 Up & Coming Front Woman Of Metal
- Kirsty Shepherd
- Apr 30
- 5 min read
sometimes alternative music can feel like a very male dominated space. so here are 20 female singers that you may not have heard of to break up those playlists.
Deadlands - Kasey Karlson (usa)
Kasey has an impressive vocal range that spans from angelic cleans to low gutterals, goblin noises and everything in between. She definitely has the skills to become one of the greats.
"She is our lyricist and vocalist. She loves to engage the audience and gives meaning to all of our songs. Looks are deceiving, and she really makes that saying ring true." - Deadlands
you can find Kasey and deadlands on all major platforms.
The Pretty Wild - Jyl and Jules (usa)
Sisters Jyl and Jules use a combination of ethereal cleans and harsh vocals to achieve their signature metaphysical metalcore sound.
"The Pretty Wild’s music dissolves genre boundaries and consistently represents rebellion intertwined with heartfelt lyrics. This audacious spirit creates an electrifying force that defies convention. The Pretty Wild captivates audiences hungry for something different, singing of disillusionment, the struggles of the industry, and the pursuit of authenticity beyond social constructs.The sisters view their key to success as a journey that cannot be bound by the restrictions of the traditional industry ways. " - The pretty wild
you can find the pretty Wild on all major platforms.
Not Enough Space - Lizzie Raatma and Liv Mitchell (usa)
2 girls 1 blegh. not enough Space was formed in 2018 in Florida and use the clean vocals of liv and harsh vocals of Lizzie to achieve their metalcore sound.
you can find not enough space on all major platforms.
Conquer Divide - Kiarely Taylor and Janel duarte (usa)
Kiarely is the clean vocalist of the only all female band on this list, alongside the harsh vocals stylings and bass playing of Janel duarte. conquer divide is a metalcore band that formed in 2013 in michigan.
you can find conquer divide on all major platforms.
Vana - Vana (aotearoa - NZ)
Vana is a self proclaimed "dark pop pretty metal" vocalist from aotearoa. her music has the feeling of if Emilie Autumn met new years day and Spirit box.
you can find vana on all major platforms.
Future Palace - Maria Lessing (Germany)
Maria is a metalcore singer from Germany. she applies the use of clean and harsh vocals over an electronica metalcore sound.
"Maria's explosive live performances and alluring stage presence have made her a popular musician. She naturally connects with her audience, enticing them in with her passionate lyrics and contagious enthusiasm." - viberate
you can find future palace on all major platforms.
Ankor - Jessie Williams (Spain)
Jessie Williams is the lead singer/screamer of Spain based alternative metal band, ankor. Jessie has been singing in ankor for 22 years and has performed at festivals such as wacken, hellfest and tuska amongst others.
you can find ankor on all major platforms.
As Everything Unfolds - Charlie Rolfe (German)
German singer, Charlie Rolfe, demonstrates a mastery over her sound, with quick switches between cleans, speak singing and a variety of harsh vocal techniques.
you can find as Everything unfolds on all major platforms.
Red Handed Denial/Crazy Eighty Eight - Lauren Babic (Canada)
Lauren is not front woman to one, but an impressive two metal bands. her vocal technique, use of phrasing and vowel choice makes her an interesting and diverse listen.
you can find Lauren babic, red Handed Denial and crazy eighty eight on all major platforms.
Venues - Lela Gruber (Germany)
Daniela "Lela" Gruber is the clean singer of the German band venues. she has a strong rock voice that applies perfectly to the metalcore bands sound. Lela was a contestant on the first season of the voice Germany.
you can find venues on all major platforms.
Setyøursails - Jules Mitch (Germany)
Jules is a German metalcore singer. she has performed at knotfest, reload and deichbrand festivals and will be performing at lordfest in December this year.
“This is my personal therapy,” Mitch said. Having the ability to release her emotions – to sing and scream about mental health, being betrayed by a former friend, living with her depression and dealing with her rage – has allowed her to live the best life she can. She hopes it can be a similar catharsis for others." - knotfest.com
you can find setyøursails on all major platforms.
Dream State - Jessie Powell (Wales)
Welsh singer Jessie Powell delivers a solid rock sound in her clean vocals with a controlled fry in her heavier singing. Jessie has performed in dream state since 2022, so is pretty new on the scene but she has all the makings of a versatile front woman.
you can find dream state on all major platforms.
Harper - Harper (usa)
don't let her age fool you, 13 year old Harper is a powerhouse in the making. having already featured with artist like deadlands, we come as Romans and brand of sacrifice, she is well on her way to a solid career. releasing singing videos on TikTok since the age of 11, she has accumulated a cult following.
you can find harper on all major platforms.
Gore. - Haley Roughton (usa)
Haley will have you on a rollercoaster of angelic cleans, heart breaking breathy tonnes and heavy growls.
"For the past several years, the rising metalcore singer has been working as an engineer for the Spacewalk program at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. There, she instructs astronauts on how to use their equipment and is helping to develop the next generation of lunar suits for future missions." - revolvermag.
you can find gore. on all major platforms.
Stellvris - Nicol hofman (Czech republic)
czech vocalist nicol hofman is a powerhouse, with impressive low and high screams, cleans that will sooth your heart and everything in between.
you can find stellvris on all major platforms.
Vexed - Megan Targett (england)
Megan Targett is the perfect blend of arch enemy and within temptation style vocals.
"Australia is my #1 dream tour destination and so we’re working really hard on building some relationships with bookers and promoters there. We just need more people to spread the word and keep sharing our music. Once the demand is high enough hopefully someone will take notice." - Megan Targett - wallofsound
you can find vexed on most major platforms.
She Must Burn - (porticia) Valis volkova (england)
Valis is a classically trained vocalist as well as working as an actress and model. she joined she must burn in 2018. if you like operatic vocals over your heavy guitars, she is a vocalist for you.
you can find she must burn on all major platforms.
For I am King - Alma Alizadeh (Iran)
Iranian born melodic death metal vocalist Alma is known for her powerful performances. duel clean and harsh vocalist, she demonstrates a versatile use of techniques.
you can find for I am king on most major platforms.
Monochromatic Black - Tanya Beickert (usa)
Tanya has some of the most impressive use of tunnels I have personally heard, occasionally sounding like she is using a polyphonic singing technique. at only 12k monthly listeners, get on monochromatic black before they blow up.
you can find monochromatic black on all major platforms.
Entheos - Chaney Crabb (usa)
are you a fan of Dani filth? do I have the singer for you. Chaney has an incredible range, from hellpit level low gutterals, whistling tunnels and the all important blegh!!! Chaney is a powerhouse of vocal techniques.
you can find entheos on all major platforms.
who are some front women you think need more recognition?
find below a playlist of metal front women, up and coming and established.
