The Future is Female
I am a woman who loves heavy metal and rock, and despite how many of us there are, we have been overlooked in the rock scene since its inception. The great news? Women are finally having their long-overdue moment. Female-led bands are achieving levels of success that would have been unimaginable a generation ago. I wanted to take some time to highlight a few of my favorite artists who aren't just participating in the scene, but actively reshaping, defining, and owning it. Current Trailblazers (My Powerpuff Girls) (I hope you find my questionable Photoshop skills endearing rather than annoying—if it's the latter, speak up, because otherwise this will keep happening!) The custom Powerpuff Girls lineup at the top features the lead vocalists of Babe Haven, Die Spitz, and Faetooth (left to right): Babe Haven: Holding down my local Durham scene, they blend early-2000s nu-metal bounce with hardcore spunk. Their tracks are fast, loud, and direct—pure high-octane energy built for the...
