One of the genres of music I am really enjoy is hardcore female bands.
Not just ones where the lead singer is a woman but where the entire band is made up of woman.
There is something about a woman whaling on a guitar or slamming the drums that I am enjoy.
They also have a way of putting a slight twist to the standard punk, metal, etc.
The term riot grrrls is often used for these musicians.
I am talking about L7, Seven Year Bitch, le tigre, Babes in Toyland, Bif Naked, Bikini Kill, for heavy metal, Kittie, Drain Sth, lunachicks, for ska 'The dancehall Crashers and for old school The Runaways with the godess Joan Jett.
As the father of two daughters I like how they have taken the male world of rock and made it their own.
Some of the bands do political statements but most just make music that kicks ass and takes names.
Do you know any other bands that fit this description?
Are any of these bands on your must play list?
Does it make any difference that it is women playing and writing the music?