Girls Shouldn't Shout?: Women Break The Mould At French Metal Festival

Fuente: International Business Times

Hellfest showcases around 180 bands spanning metal subgenres from thrash and black metal to hardcore punk AFP Women artists are pushing back against gender stereotypes at the French heavy metal festival Hellfest, where men have long dominated the loud and rebellious genre. With around 60,000 visitors per day, the 18th edition of France's biggest metal festival wrapped up Sunday after four days of head-banging performances. Marked by loud guitars and guttural shouting, heavy metal has historically been associated with men and virility.