13 HOTTEST CHICKS IN PUNK & METAL!

Kenda "Twisted" Legaspi - The Creepshow

Kenda recently joined Psychobilly band, "The Creepshow" after Sarah "Sin" Blackwood's departure. Kenda, now fronting the band, has proven herself worthy with her energetic stage performances and melodic vocals.

Alexis Brown - Straight Line Stitch

Alexis has some major talent. Being the front woman for Metalcore band "Straight Line Stitch" she can melodically sing a clean chorus and then deliver bone crushing screams during a breakdown. Always asking for more moshing and crowd participation, Alexis always gives the crowd what they want to hear.

Krista Kat - The Silver Shine

Playing the double bass and sharing vocal duties with guitarist Ati EDGE, makes this Hungarian Pyschobilly outfit so unique. Krista plays the upright bass like a machine gun setting the tempo for massive circle pits. Krista also complements the bands style for catchy crowd sing a longs such as "Angels to Some".

Shakey Sue - The Hellfreaks

Part pin-up model part vocalist. Shakey Sue leads a wrecking pit Psychobilly band hailing from Hungary. As soon as you hear her unique vocals, you will soon find out why she calls herself Shakey Sue.

Taylor Momsen - The Pretty Reckless

Cindy Lou Who? That's right, this "reckless" chick is none other than the little girl who played Cindy Lou in "The Grinch" (2000). Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Taylor plays the bad girl role on stage with her Rock band, "The Pretty Reckless".

Lzzy Hale - Halstorm

Playing and headlining Hard Rock festivals all over, "Halestorm" has the whole world's attention.  Lzzy has been said to be the Joan Jett of our generation, and for good reason.  Lzzy has proved that female fronted Hard Rock bands can rock just has hard as the guys.

Alecia "Mixi" Demner - Stiched Up Heart

An up and coming Alternative Metal/Hard Rock band, Mixi's passion for music is present every time she gets on stage.  Always wanting to share the microphone with her fans during sing a longs, Mixi's Punk Rock ethos is wining fans all over the US.

Kitty Casket - Kitty in a Casket

                                                                   

An Austrian Pyschobilly band that combines Pop Punk with a nice Horror Punk blend.  Kitty's poppy vocals and spooky lyrics make this a fun Halloween themed band.  If you are singing along with them and its July, Kitty in a Casket has done their job.                    

Lux - Nekromantix

Becoming the new drummer in the already legendary Psychobilly band, "The Nekromantix", Lux has gained the entire worlds attention by playing the drums in her heels for every show.  No dude could ever compete with that!

Elize Ryd - Amaranthe

Elize is part of the Swedish/Danish band "Amaranthe", that fuses melodic Metal with Pop melodies.  A completely new take on the genre of Metalcore and with Elize's vocals paving the way.  

Alana Potocnik - Winds of Plague

Playing the keyboard/synths for Deathcore outift "Winds of Plague", Alana has a huge following of devoted fans. Playing spooky keys that flow with the music, Alana is one of the only bands in the world to write and play Symphonic Deathcore.

Alexia & Anissa Rodriguez - Eyes Set To Kill

I know I'm breaking my 13 rule here, but I don't know of any two chicks in a band that rock harder than these two...and they're sisters!  With Alexia on vocals and guitar and Anissa on bass, these two make quite an impressionable original sound.  This Post-Hardcore act is extremely aggressive and have very catchy sing a longs.

Ash Costello - New Years Day

"New Years Day" has made huge strides in their career all due to vocalist Ash saying enough is enough.  With Ash being dissatisfied with her labels to be a generic Pop Punk band, she completely changed the bands direction and genre. Now self proclaiming to be "Hauntedmansioncore", the band has a new and original sound.

*Honorable Mentions*

Jahan Yousaf & Yasmine Yousaf - Krewella

I do indeed consider Dubstep to be very alternative.  Along the likes of "Skrillex", "Krewella" adds Pop vocal melodies with electronic Punk and Post-Hardcore styled breakdowns known as bassdrops.  With the two sisters in the group trading off vocal duties, its always guaranteed they will get the crowd moving.

-Johnny Fright

Is Christian Metal Really Metal?

Is Christian Metal Really Metal? This is an interesting question for both Metal and Non-Metal fans alike. The idea of having strong Christian based lyrics in aggressive music might sound foreign to a listener who is unfamiliar with modern Metal. I have seen many Christian Metal/Hardcore bands perform, and I have to be honest, it confuses me every time.

Many modern Metal bands such as The Devil Wears Prada, Sleeping Giant, and August Burns Red, have used their live shows and album sales as preaching grounds.  They'll sing (or scream about) god and talk about their faith on stage. As an active member in the Metal/Hardcore scene, I just end up scratching my head and asking "why?"

I personally view Christianity simply as you are subservient to a master.  Metal is about ones own personal strength. We are not slaves and we are not subservient to anything. We find power in ourselves. Haters gonna hate.

Another head scratching reason why Christian Metal just doesn't make sense is the whole "Moshing for Jesus" thing. I'm talking about when concert goers (yes I am guilty) are Moshing to Christian or worship filled lyrics. Now I have been in many pits, and let me just tell you that when i'm in there swinging violently and pushing other people to the ground, i'm not thinking about anything Christian like.

However, with all this being said, I do support bands who write positive messages in their lyrics.  I think it is great when a musician can sing about the good in people or taking ownership to ones faults. I do believe there is a big difference in worshiping a god in a song and singing about a positive message.

I have been in the scene for 9 years now and have never figured this one out. This is just one Hardcore kids opinion. Haters Gonna Hate.


-Johnny Fright