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[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Lacuna Coil, Otep, and Arch Enemy immediately come to mind, but you are correct - feminine representation is a small minority in metal.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'd say it depends on the subgenre. Symphonic metal bands often are female fronted, such as Nightwish, Within Temptation, Leave's Eyes or Epica.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Great observation and excellent point!