Episode 49: Great Women in Rock and Metal part II

The Rock and Metal Profs: The History and Philosophy of Rock and Metal

Another round for the ladies! On this episode the Rock and Metal Profs discuss some of the most talented and influential female musicians of the nineties and two-thousands. From Jennifer Batten to Nita Strauss, from Kim Deal to Amy Lee, from Floor Jansen to Simone Simon, Court and Matt do their best to give these incredibly gifted, hard-working and committed artists their due. Rock and metal music tends to be a sausage-fest, but as the profs point out, there is a veritable plethora of female performers who have breathed new life into the genre at a time when metal is anything but mainstream. Matt points out that Americans have a blind spot when it comes to symphonic metal born in western Europe, while Court emphasizes that we should not overlook the talented rock guitarists who found their niche in pop and country. It's a rich tapestry of musical ability as we celebrate the ladies on this 49th episode of RAMP! If we missed any of your favorite female performers, please hit us up on the RAMP Facebook page and let us know so we can promote and share the artists you love!