A roundup of the latest releases by bands led by women in rock and metal.

Secret Rule – “Silent Pain”

August 5 – Italian modern metal band Secret Rule have released Silent Pain along with its official music video, the third single from their upcoming tenth album X, out October 24th, 2025 via Rockshots Records. Following Just a Sacrifice and Echoes of the Earth, the track adds to the anticipation for an album that marks the band’s tenth anniversary. Entirely produced by the band, X blends modern metal power with symphonic and electronic elements.

Alexandrite – “Burning”

August 1 – Symphonic gothic metal band Alexandrite has released Burning along with its official music video, the latest single from their upcoming album Ad Astra. The track dives into the turmoil of a toxic relationship, where passion blazes and walking away feels impossible, offering a taste of the emotional depth and dark beauty awaiting on the full album.

MAXILLA – “Anatomy: She”

August 8 – has released her debut album Anatomy: She via Golden Robot Records. The record blends hard rock and metal with powerful feminist themes, exploring rage, resolve, and transformation. In support of the release, MAXILLA will perform on Tuesday, August 19th at The Winchester Music Tavern in Lakewood, Ohio, supporting Arsenic Kitchen and Honey Trap.

Halestorm – “Everest” (album) & “Like A Woman Can” (single)

August 8 – Halestorm has released their sixth studio album Everest via Atlantic Records, delivering a powerful and emotive journey through their signature hard-hitting rock sound. The band also unveiled a music video for the new single Like A Woman Can, a sultry, bluesy track celebrating bisexuality with passion and confidence. Read FemMetal’s review of Everest.