I agree with your take on female in metal scene and in my next release, I will discuss about NEMOPHILA's 2 award winning musicians, the Smiling Drum Goddess, Tamu and Metal Guitar Goddess, SAKI (although SAKI left the band but it doesn't matter to the topic). Snippets of the transcripts: Almost in every part of the world, female artists are constantly subjected to judgement of their looks or lack there off for that matter. Female rock artists are also exposed to prejudice against their male counterparts. During an interview with Kevy Metal in 2020, SAKI of NEMOPHILA acknowledge remarks that a couple years prior, when all-female metal bands were still a small hype in Japan, allegedly, female band ALDIOUS during their early days often faced remarks that their popularity was mainly due to how they looked and couldn’t really play the instruments (which is not true!) It was not strange in those days since ALDIOUS was formed before 2010, the year that marked the new wave of All-Female Rock Band in Japan that continue to grow until it reached the maturity stage by the end of the decade. The remark mentioned by SAKI was not an isolated incident and it not only showed some forms of judgement and prejudice against female rock artists, but also another challenge that all-female Japanese rock bands need to overcome - the stereotyping. In the west, all-female rock bands already became a trend during the psychedelic rock era around the mid 60s with the birth of so-called garage bands, where many teenagers started to form a band, for example the Ace of Cups. Unfortunately, they didn't get much attention in the rock music history and often they were seen or labelled as gimmicky or exploitative acts. Of course, some of the female rock bands that time just went with the trend and didn't actually have a real desire to be rock musicians, but that was also true for some male rock bands. However, only female rock bands were labelled with negativity. ...coming soon 🤘🏻
Well said! This is why representation matters! Women inspiring women. Akane, Band Maid's drummer was shocked and inspired when she found out that the drummer for popular Japanese hard rock band Maximum the Hormone was female. Check out Nemo's "Life" next. The lyrics are just beautiful and kinda touches on the subject. The setup is Tamu, their drummer was away on maternity leave; so this was the first time playing together in a while. They are all facing her, welcoming her back and I believe dedicated the song to her baby.
I agree with your comments about the female metal scream. I prefer the more female higher pitch mixed with a little lower as well. Mayu and Yukina from Hanabie can do both. Not really into the male sound with a female singer. Personal taste would suggest that Mayu's scream also gets people who normally don't like screamo to actually change their mind and listen to her.
Im so glad you understand what I mean. I was nervous for a minute I might not of explained well haha! :) it's cool when women can do both but also it's cool if they can't! Just nice seeing some ladies just doing there thing and inspiring the next generation:D
Just check out the Japanese scene for more female metal, so many awesome bands, they rule and will take over the world (I hope). And if you want even more brutal you have Gallhammer th-cam.com/video/6balaHGQg38/w-d-xo.html, all female Black Metal band, if you want more technical progressive metal check out KOIAI th-cam.com/video/rX6SP5bQZH8/w-d-xo.html
Sixiwanzi and their song aLIEs is worth a look. It's not heavy just catchy. I still can't get used to the idea that Saki isn't going to be replaced. Have you cut your hair? Anyway see you.
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I agree with your take on female in metal scene and in my next release, I will discuss about NEMOPHILA's 2 award winning musicians, the Smiling Drum Goddess, Tamu and Metal Guitar Goddess, SAKI (although SAKI left the band but it doesn't matter to the topic). Snippets of the transcripts:
Almost in every part of the world, female artists are constantly subjected to judgement of their looks or lack there off for that matter. Female rock artists are also exposed to prejudice against their male counterparts.
During an interview with Kevy Metal in 2020, SAKI of NEMOPHILA acknowledge remarks that a couple years prior, when all-female metal bands were still a small hype in Japan, allegedly, female band ALDIOUS during their early days often faced remarks that their popularity was mainly due to how they looked and couldn’t really play the instruments (which is not true!)
It was not strange in those days since ALDIOUS was formed before 2010, the year that marked the new wave of All-Female Rock Band in Japan that continue to grow until it reached the maturity stage by the end of the decade.
The remark mentioned by SAKI was not an isolated incident and it not only showed some forms of judgement and prejudice against female rock artists, but also another challenge that all-female Japanese rock bands need to overcome - the stereotyping.
In the west, all-female rock bands already became a trend during the psychedelic rock era around the mid 60s with the birth of so-called garage bands, where many teenagers started to form a band, for example the Ace of Cups.
Unfortunately, they didn't get much attention in the rock music history and often they were seen or labelled as gimmicky or exploitative acts.
Of course, some of the female rock bands that time just went with the trend and didn't actually have a real desire to be rock musicians, but that was also true for some male rock bands. However, only female rock bands were labelled with negativity.
...coming soon 🤘🏻
Well said! This is why representation matters! Women inspiring women.
Akane, Band Maid's drummer was shocked and inspired when she found out that the drummer for popular Japanese hard rock band Maximum the Hormone was female.
Check out Nemo's "Life" next. The lyrics are just beautiful and kinda touches on the subject.
The setup is Tamu, their drummer was away on maternity leave; so this was the first time playing together in a while. They are all facing her, welcoming her back and I believe dedicated the song to her baby.
Yes! Thank you for understanding what I meant with my words!
I agree with your comments about the female metal scream. I prefer the more female higher pitch mixed with a little lower as well. Mayu and Yukina from Hanabie can do both. Not really into the male sound with a female singer. Personal taste would suggest that Mayu's scream also gets people who normally don't like screamo to actually change their mind and listen to her.
Im so glad you understand what I mean. I was nervous for a minute I might not of explained well haha! :) it's cool when women can do both but also it's cool if they can't! Just nice seeing some ladies just doing there thing and inspiring the next generation:D
Check out Hazuki's other band Koiai . New song called A New picture.. You should love it.
I actually prefer the more natural female growl and scream to the males in general. Mayu is fantastic in my opinion.
Just check out the Japanese scene for more female metal, so many awesome bands, they rule and will take over the world (I hope). And if you want even more brutal you have Gallhammer th-cam.com/video/6balaHGQg38/w-d-xo.html, all female Black Metal band, if you want more technical progressive metal check out KOIAI th-cam.com/video/rX6SP5bQZH8/w-d-xo.html
Oh thanks !
Nah, you are cool. If I want to watch the video, I can go to their site.
Sixiwanzi and their song aLIEs is worth a look. It's not heavy just catchy. I still can't get used to the idea that Saki isn't going to be replaced. Have you cut your hair? Anyway see you.
I will take a look! Thanks Stephen! No I didn't cut my hair it's tied back today it's very hot here today 😂