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STAINLESS – Here is the astonishing Lady Of Lust & Steel

April 1, 2026

Emerging from Portland, Oregon, in 2022, Stainless blend hard rock grit with heavy metal muscle and a touch of glam flair. Their debut album Lady of Lust & Steel cements them as a band unafraid to embrace old-school swagger while keeping their sound razor-sharp and contemporary. read Dave’s review here!

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THE GEMS – You need to know that the Year of the Snake is here!

March 27, 2026

Rock sensation The Gems return with their second album Year of the Snake. With this 14 track release, the Swedish trio are solidifying their position as a strong player in the modern hard rock scene. Read more in our review here!

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HOAXED – Ruthless the death knocks out

March 23, 2026

Portland trio Hoaxed is back with their second full-length, Death Knocks. An album in which “the collective that provides that archaic energy which it constitutes the true and authentic force that Hoaxed release with great resourcefulness”. Learn more about it on our review.

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LORENA – This what is unconditional trust in heart rock

March 16, 2026

With her debut album Rebel Soul, Lorena is stepping into a new chapter of her musical journey. Years in the making, the record blends emotional storytelling with powerful rock elements—what she calls “heart rock.”

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GINGER EVIL – Unusually is the way it burns

March 7, 2026

Rock band Ginger Evil blends melodic rock with layered songwriting and an organic sound. With the release of their debut album The Way It Burns, the band is now bringing their long-developed music to a wider audience.

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IT’sALIE – Fascinating are wild games you play

March 4, 2026

Third album, first with Frontiers Music — WILD GAMES is HERE!I Wild Games unleash 11 explosive tracks of pure hard ‘n’ heavy magic. Check our review about this specular album.

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HOAXED – What happens when the death knocks now

February 19, 2026

Portland trio Hoaxed enter a bold new chapter with their new album Death Knocks, out 13 February via Relapse Records. Following 2022’s Two Shadows, the record has been years in the making, evolving into a heavier, rawer, and more textured statement.

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BERGFRIED – Watch out for the beautiful Romantik III

November 17, 2025

The Austro-Hungarian duo Bergfied is back with”Romantik III ! Follow Anna’s journey through hell is your gateway to an 80s-fueled rock masterpiece.

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DATOG – From Germany to Babylon with triumph

October 1, 2025

Born from a lockdown charity project, Dirkschneider And The Old Gang (DATOG) now delivers their powerful full-length debut Babylon (out Oct 3rd, 2025), a 12-track hard rock and heavy metal spectacle for fans of the genre.

Halestorm. Photo Credit: Jimmy Fontaine

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HALESTORM – Climbing up the way up to the hazardous Everest

September 29, 2025

Halestorm – Fresh off their latest album Everest, guitarist and singer Lzzy Hale reflects on two decades of fearless reinvention.

Lucie Sue. Photo Credit: Xavier Ducommu

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LUCIE SUE – The opportunity of breakthrough

September 24, 2025

In this candid interview, French rising star Lucie Sue confesses everything. From launching a successful crowdfunding campaign from her second LP Battle Station to performing at Hellfest, Lucie Sue speaks openly about the financial pressures of independent music.

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LUCIE SUE – Devoted and spotlight to honesty in Battlestation

September 19, 2025

French artist Lucie Sue’s debut UK album Battlestation (her second overall) features a fusion of anthemic rockers, gritty punk moments, dark heavy guitar riffs and explosive energy.

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THE VIOLENT HOUR – Surprisingly out of the comfort zone

August 16, 2025

Ex-Butcher Babies Carla Harvey is back with her new project The Violent Hour out now on Megaforce Records. Read our review from Dave “Ravenheart” Smith.

Calva Louise

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CALVA LOUISE – Be a Refugee of Yourself, Never Compromising

July 22, 2025

Calva Louise found each other from opposite corners of the world, fusing backgrounds and visions into a singular sonic force.

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LORRAINE LEWIS -Livin’ Out at the Greatest

June 30, 2025

Lorraine Lewis, the powerhouse frontwoman of Femme Fatale, is back with a vengeance in celebration of her brand-new single, “Living Like There’s No Tomorrow.”

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FREEZE THE FALL – It’s Wonderful Storytelling Through Music

June 20, 2025

Canada’s modern rock/metal dynamic Freeze The Fall stands out for their raw intensity and emotional depth with the EP “The Red Garden” out now via 604 Records. Learn more about it together band members Quinn Mitzel, Jonah Goncalves, and Aria Becker

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SPIDER ROCKETS – It’s looks like a Dirty and Bad show

June 17, 2025

In a raw and revealing interview with Helena Cos, the band opens up about their journey, gritty sound, and what keeps them at the forefront of the hard rock force pushing boundaries in today’s music scene.

Laurenne - Louhimo

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LAURENNE/LOUHIMO – Nothing can overcome a friendship

April 23, 2025

Finnish Powerhouse Vocalists LAURENNE/LOUHIMO Return with Explosive New Album ‘Falling Through Stars’ via Frontiers Music SRL. Check our special interview here.

Vulvarine

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VULVARINE – From Austria with love (to rock)

April 9, 2025

High-energy rock’n’roll quartet VULVARINE is revving up to unleash their empowering sophomore album and Napalm Records debut, “Fast Lane” — and they’re kicking it into high gear. As part of…

Photo by Brendan Flavin

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EDGE OF PARADISE – The prophecy of perfection

March 19, 2025

Los Angeles-based cinematic hard rockers EDGE OF PARADISE have unleashed their new album “Prophecy”. Read our review here!

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Femme Metal Webzine is a well-established online publication since 2009 specialized on femme fronted metal bands and more in general on female musical artists. During the years we always tried to distinguish ourselves by proposing reviews and interviews, not only of the metal/rock musical panorama but of other musical (but selected) genres. Our staff is international and it comes from different places (even Japan). Our effort is to give the best to our readers by offering a pure reading experience because at the end of the day we're just simple people that love share new intriguing stuff and love to write about it.

New staffers are ALWAYS welcome just shoot us an e-mail by clicking on CONTACT!