Naturally Heavy Metal has it's own cheerful approach to this: Hot, underdressed woman + weapon = cool. As we shall see, some bands take it to another level entirely.
Note that it seems to be Power Metal/Trad Metal bands that really seem to go in for this. If there's a woman on a Death Metal cover then she's probably being eaten by zombies. Or worse.
What better way to start than with a woman who can rightfully lay claim to the title Queen of Metal
Doro - Warrior Soul (Germany 2006)
The reason I find this one so facinating is that yes, that is Doro herself on the cover so presumably she's ok with the generous levels of butt-cheek on display.
Lady Killer -USA 1983
Little did she know that by getting herself a razor and a panther
she was about to spark a terrible arms race.
Soon women all across the globe were demanding blades and beasts.
Valkyria - Russia 1993
Ivory Tiger - Metal Mountain (USA 1986)
Sadly the money invested in buying the tiger left her unable to afford decent armour.
Until finally somebody came up with the Ultimate Weapon
Crom - The Cocaine Wars 1974-1989 (USA 2001)
"Yeah. I got me a Polar Bear and a giant ass battleaxe. What you bitches gonna do now, huh?"
Kivimetsan Druidi - Betrayal, Justice Revenge (Finland 2010)
What we have here is that rare specimen: a Metal Amazon who's worked out
that going into battle in proper armour increases her chance of survival.
Street Child - EP (USA 1989)
Hey. She's got a gun. How is that even fair?
More poorly armoured warrior women next time.
Oh dear, Street Child is a complete disaster...nothing sexy about that at all!
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