# Hard rocking girl groups? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 3, 2003, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598 "2003-02-03T22:15:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Badtz\_Maru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e36b37/32.png) [@Badtz\_Maru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Badtz_Maru)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/21 "2003-02-04T02:58:14Z")
My favorite is Jack Off Jill. They rock hard but still sound feminine (in an evil psychotic bitch kind of way). ---
**Author:** ![mr\_scroph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@mr\_scroph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mr_scroph)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/22 "2003-02-04T03:11:14Z")
I’d recommend Queen Adreena - fronted by the ex-lead of Daisy Chainsaw (also a good suggestion if you can find their stuff). Sort of Gothic-styled metal. Shonen Knife’s music has been known to rock on occasion but they might not be what you’re looking for lyrically… Delving into the mists of time you could give Siouxsie and The Banshees a go The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are good but might be a bit indieish for your tastes ---
**Author:** ![HalberMensch242](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ecb155/32.png) [@HalberMensch242](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HalberMensch242)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/23 "2003-02-04T03:56:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tanaqui \* > \*\*bands I’ve heard and liked: > > Tsunami Bomb (catchy upbeat punk) > Tilt (see above) > The Distillers (punk from Tim Armstrong’s wife!) > > bands I’ve heard of but not actually _heard_: > > Pretty Girls Make Graves (hardcore/metal) > Walls of Jericho (hardcore/metal) > Dance Hall Crashers (ska-punk stuff) > The Start (punk) > X (punk) \*\* WOW…alright…Pretty Girls Make Graves are hardcore/metal?! Sounds to me like you’ve never even listened to these guys…jesus…what a misnomer… But yeah…they rock… ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/24 "2003-02-04T04:00:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Longmos \* > \*\*And don’t forget their successors, Girlschool. \*\* My girlfriend, who is a former but still unrepentant punk rocker, heartily endorses this selection. ---
**Author:** ![Tanaqui](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@Tanaqui](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tanaqui)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/25 "2003-02-04T04:59:35Z")
> [@](#): > > WOW…alright…Pretty Girls Make Graves are hardcore/metal?! > Sounds to me like you’ve never even listened to these guys…jesus…what a misnomer… Well, yes, I’ve never listened to them, that’s why I said it in my post. That was my impression, but maybe I’m thinking of a different band. There are so many. :o ---
**Author:** ![Hometownboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/5e9695/32.png) [@Hometownboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hometownboy)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/26 "2003-02-04T05:17:41Z")
Way back in the early 70s, a pioneering band called, charmingly enough **Fanny** put out a couple of albums of serious-for-the-time kick-butt (pun intended) rock. They got some airplay with a cover of Cream;s “Badge” and a cut called “Charity Ball,” which also served as the title of their second album. According to All Music Guide, the name Fanny “was suggested to producer Richard Perry by no less than ex-Beatle George Harrison; though a relatively innocuous term in the band’s native United States, its more scandalous meaning overseas was only known to the group much later on.” Which, of course, makes me wonder just how scandalous the meaning of the word “fanny” is elsewhere. Any hints from non-American Dopers? ---
**Author:** ![Johanna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johanna/32/8318_2.png) [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/27 "2003-02-04T05:33:11Z")
The Slits ---
**Author:** ![Cruktar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d9b06d/32.png) [@Cruktar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cruktar)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/28 "2003-02-04T05:42:13Z")
Another very enthusiastic vote for **Le Tigre** and **Sleater-Kinney.** Pick up **LT** ’s newer album, Feminist Sweepstakes. It’s fantastic. Also, **Bikini Kill** is the very definition of a hard-rocking girl group, if you don’t mind a few screeches and the occasional bleeding eardrum. The lead singer of this band is who went on to become the creative force behind **Le Tigre.** I enjoy **Bratmobile** alot; they’re in the same vein as the other two, though not as good. If you like \*\*Liz Phair, \*\* you would probably enjoy **PJ Harvey’s** stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Skip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ebca7d/32.png) [@Skip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skip)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 8:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/29 "2003-02-04T08:33:19Z")
Veruca Salt, though I’m not sure if they’re still around. ---
**Author:** ![crinklebat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dec6dc/32.png) [@crinklebat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crinklebat)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 8:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/30 "2003-02-04T08:37:32Z")
I cannot believe nobody has mentioned **The Raincoats**. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/31 "2003-02-04T10:31:50Z")
Well, I’ll vouch for _Bikini Kill_, _Sleater-Kinney_, and _Le Tiger_. Sleater-Kinney is one of my all-time favs. “Call the Doctor” is their classic album, according to die-hards, but their newest release “One Beat” is a bit slicker, but musically more mature than “Doctor.” If you want recommendation for singles to check out, “You’re No Rock and Roll Fun” is probably their poppiest, cheekiest track, with a good dose of rock. I personally would suggest picking up “One Beat.” ---
**Author:** ![Drastic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Drastic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drastic)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/32 "2003-02-04T10:53:26Z")
Unless my eyes have betrayed me, no one’s mentioned _Drain STH_ yet. ---
**Author:** ![gex\_gex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/94ad74/32.png) [@gex\_gex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gex_gex)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/33 "2003-02-04T12:12:58Z")
For short-skirted, leg-up-on-the-amp hard rockin, you can’t go past Sydney band **Skulker**. Try their semi-radio hit _Hej_, or maybe _Newport Nightmare_. These girls are heavy. ---
**Author:** ![AchimbaProphet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/2bfe46/32.png) [@AchimbaProphet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AchimbaProphet)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/34 "2003-02-04T14:43:07Z")
Crisis Hammerbox are/were both female fronted. Good hard rock and metal. ---
**Author:** ![lout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a6a055/32.png) [@lout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lout)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/35 "2003-02-04T14:47:31Z")
from the 1980s: Bush Tetras ESG ---
**Author:** ![Popsicle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/51bf81/32.png) [@Popsicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Popsicle)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/36 "2003-02-04T15:14:48Z")
And **The 5.6.7.8’s** are rockin’ too! ---
**Author:** ![gallows\_fodder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8c91f0/32.png) [@gallows\_fodder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gallows_fodder)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/37 "2003-02-04T16:02:38Z")
**Huggy Bear** ---
**Author:** ![ultrafilter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/3d9bf3/32.png) [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/38 "2003-02-04T17:11:24Z")
Clare Quilty, although their stuff can be hard to find. Republica’s first album was pretty good. ---
**Author:** ![Beadalin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Beadalin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beadalin)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/39 "2003-02-04T17:33:20Z")
Jane Wiedlin Tiger Trap Supreme Beings of Leisure ---
**Author:** ![cornflakes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@cornflakes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2003, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598/40 "2003-02-04T17:59:32Z")
The _Pretenders_’ first album would fit the bill, IMHO. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-girl-groups/152598.md?page=3)