There's a growing popularity of female rock and metal bands and among this uprising of female musicians we also find a group of gals who wanted to pay tribute to their those musicians they see as their heroes.
The best known of these bands: The Iron Maidens, they sound great, they look great…and yes…are they amazing…you bet!
Here is a brief description of a few all-female tribute bands. Enjoy and catch them live for a fun experience.
AC/DShe-(1997/California, USA)-Yes there are two bands with the same name. The first ever all-girl AC/DC tribute band from. They cover Bon Scott-Era songs.
Members: Nici Riff Williams (bass), Agnes Young (lead guitar), Bonny Scott-Amelia Ward (lead vocals), Mallory Young (rhythm guitar), and Phyllis Rudd-Clementine (drums). www.acdshe.com www.myspace.com/acdshe
Black Diamond-(1997/Ohio, USA) The all female tribute to KISS, Kiss trademark make-up, costumes and all. Of course, Kiss is probably the most fun old school band to cover;)
Members: Goddess of Thunder (bass), Lady Starchild Shannon(guitar), Jendell (guitar), and Catwoman Tonya (drums)
www.blackdiamondgirls.com www.myspace.com/blackdiamondgirlsrock
Bathorlord—female-fronted tribute to BATHORY from Germany. Ms. Dark Desires, Jeanette has decided to pay tribute to a legend of the darker side of the metal scene.
www.blackgoatproductions.de www.myspace.com/bathorlord
Bitchfits—all-female Misfits tribute band from California (USA). They've got the looks and they make the Misfits sound so sensually sexy haha.
www.myspace.com/thebitchfits
Girls, Girls, Girls (New York/USA)—The world's first all female Motley Crue cover band. How can I possibly not add this;) Motley Crue being an old favorite, I was surprised and happy to see some girls paying tribute to the Crue and keeping the sleaziness in their style.
Members are: Nikita Seis (bass), Vixen Neil (vocals), Tawny Lee (drums) and Mistress Mars (guitar). www.myspace.com/girlsgirlsgirlsnyc
Lez Zeppelin—"all girls, all zeppelin", that's their headline this all-female Led Zeppelin cover band is from New York (USA). www.myspace.com/lezzepplin
Slaywhore—from New York (USA) an all-female Slayer tribute band. It's only natural that we get ladies covering heavier bands as time goes on. www.myspace.com/slaywhore
Zepparella—from California (USA) all-female Led Zepplin cover band. They don't try to dress like the band, they simply perform to their hearts content.
www.zepparella.com www.myspace.com/zepparella
