International Women's Day

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Cherym have covered Doja Cat’s Boss B*tch for International Women’s Day

Listen to Cherym’s absolutely banging cover of Boss B*tch – with a portion of proceeds going towards Women For Women’s Palestine appeal.

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In conversation with Nova Twins and Witch Fever: “It doesn’t have to be tokenistic, there’s good acts out there if you just open your eyes!”

For International Women’s Day, Nova Twins and Witch Fever sit down amidst a monumental tour to talk about stereotyping, sexual empowerment, and the turning tide of positive change.

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Brooke Dickson: “It’s so healthy for everyone – men included – to see strong women in roles of creativity and leadership”

The Regrettes bassist Brooke Dickson uses International Women’s Day 2022 to highlight inequality in the music industry and look to a better, more inclusive future.

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Larissa Stupar: “The industry needs to clue-up on the concept of pregnancy and motherhood”

Writing on International Women’s Day, Venom Prison’s Larissa Stupar calls on the music industry to do better in supporting mothers and pregnant women.

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Megan Targett: “What I can do with my voice and band is just as good as what men can do – so why separate us?”

In an essay for International Women’s Day, Vexed vocalist Megan Targett rages against the separation of genders in music and why the term “female-fronted” has to stop.

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A poem from Scowl’s Kat Moss for International Women’s Day

To address this year’s International Women’s Day theme of Breaking The Bias, Scowl vocalist Kat Moss has penned a poem titled The Same.

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Cristina Scabbia: “We need to stop looking at each other and start looking towards the same direction, together”

For International Women’s Day 2022, Lacuna Coil vocalist Cristina Scabbia considers her position in the scene and why her gender doesn’t impact who she is.

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Skin: “The only way to protect women’s bodies and women’s rights is to have more women in positions of power”

Skunk Anansie vocalist Skin urges real, tangible change this International Women’s Day, and explains why it won’t happen until more women are in positions of power.

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Alissa White-Gluz: “We’re shattering the idea that gender has any correlation with intelligence, talent or abilities”

For International Women’s Day 2022, Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz celebrates all women in rock and metal and looks to a brighter, more equal future.

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Manager Kristen Mulderig: "I always wanted to show that I can do exactly what you can do – and I bet I can do it better"

Kristen Mulderig has spent two decades managing some of the biggest names in metal. Here she discusses her intro to the industry, the challenges of music being 'free' and shares advice for young women looking to get started…

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Producer Catherine Marks: "No matter what barriers are in the way, you should just climb over them"

Producer Catherine Marks – who has worked with everyone from Frank Carter to PJ Harvey – shares her story of getting into the industry, mentoring artists, and the change she can see happening for women.

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How two Australian sisters built London’s best dive bar

Blondies has become a focal point of the capital’s rock scene since it opened, hosting everything from a super-intimate Mastodon gig to Frank Carter's birthday bash. We talk to owners Verity and Sharmaine Cox about how and why they built K!’s favourite dive bar with their bare hands…

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Employed To Serve's Justine Jones: "Putting spotlights on women in the industry is important"

Church Road Records co-founder (and Employed To Serve vocalist) Justine Jones on setting up a label during a pandemic, her role as a reluctant tastemaker, and the importance of talking to and inspiring young women…

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In conversation with Joan Jett and Taylor Momsen: “Until women control the money, that glass ceiling is still gonna be there”

Joan Jett and Taylor Momsen sit down for an inspirational conversation about the music industry, perception, mentoring women and how to instigate real change.

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Bloodstock's Vicky Hungerford: "It's important not to view yourself as lesser than somebody else"

On International Women's Day, Bloodstock head honcho Vicky Hungerford shares her experiences of the music industry, why you should always back yourself and the importance of Sophie Lancaster's legacy.

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Meet Me @ The Altar's Edith Johnson: "Don’t set aside your comfort for boys’ egos"

On International Women's Day, Meet Me @ The Altar vocalist Edith Johnson remembers her first experience of the male-dominated alt. scene and shares some powerful words for young women everywhere.

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Saint Agnes' Kitty: "Choose to challenge the people you love, choose the difficult conversation, and we can create something beautiful"

The theme for this year's International Women's Day is Choose To Challenge. Here, Saint Agnes' Kitty discusses why it's important to challenge those you love, even if it feels difficult or easier to ignore it. (Trigger warning: Sexual assault.)

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Cherym have covered Doja Cat’s Boss B*tch for International Women’s Day

In conversation with Nova Twins and Witch Fever: “It doesn’t have to be tokenistic, there’s good acts out there if you just open your eyes!”

Brooke Dickson: “It’s so healthy for everyone – men included – to see strong women in roles of creativity and leadership”

Larissa Stupar: “The industry needs to clue-up on the concept of pregnancy and motherhood”

Megan Targett: “What I can do with my voice and band is just as good as what men can do – so why separate us?”

A poem from Scowl’s Kat Moss for International Women’s Day

Cristina Scabbia: “We need to stop looking at each other and start looking towards the same direction, together”

Skin: “The only way to protect women’s bodies and women’s rights is to have more women in positions of power”

Alissa White-Gluz: “We’re shattering the idea that gender has any correlation with intelligence, talent or abilities”

Manager Kristen Mulderig: "I always wanted to show that I can do exactly what you can do – and I bet I can do it better"

Producer Catherine Marks: "No matter what barriers are in the way, you should just climb over them"

How two Australian sisters built London’s best dive bar

Employed To Serve's Justine Jones: "Putting spotlights on women in the industry is important"

In conversation with Joan Jett and Taylor Momsen: “Until women control the money, that glass ceiling is still gonna be there”

Bloodstock's Vicky Hungerford: "It's important not to view yourself as lesser than somebody else"

Meet Me @ The Altar's Edith Johnson: "Don’t set aside your comfort for boys’ egos"

Saint Agnes' Kitty: "Choose to challenge the people you love, choose the difficult conversation, and we can create something beautiful"

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