Meet the feminist metalist

MAXILLA is a rising hard rock/heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio, founded by the eponymous frontwoman in 2023. Maxilla, the “feminist metalist,” hails from the New York tri-state area and began her musical training at the age of seven studying classical and contemporary vocals. In high school, she picked up the electric guitar, training under Rob Thorne of power/thrash metal band Sacred Oath. Maxilla began writing music in 2018 and recording in 2023. 

In 2024, she signed to Golden Robot Records, whose star roster included Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses, Heart, etc.), Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), and Filter. Under Golden Robot, Maxilla released her debut EP, Cease Your Bleeding, on September 6, 2024, followed by her debut LP, Anatomy: She, on August 8, 2025. Album singles “My Creatures,” “Half Life,” and “Not Yet For You” grew her fanbase exponentially, receiving airplay on SiriusXM Ozzy’s Boneyard among other stations. Anatomy: She’s release was picked up by outlets like Decibel Magazine, Rock Hard Magazine, FemMetal: Goddesses of Metal, Metal Digest, Metal Devastation Radio, and Metal Queens Podcast.

In 2025, Maxilla recruited permanent band members Jason Hopper (drums) and Dean Koleszar (guitar and bass). Their most current tour history includes dates with Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, Eva Under Fire, The Haunt, Vixen, Burning Witches, Enuff Z’Nuff, Platinum Moon, Starkill, Living Dead Girl, and more. In 2026, MAXILLA played famed venues the Whisky a Go Go and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. MAXILLA is currently signed to CB Entertainment and Legend Recordings/Distro, under which their latest single, “Spirit in the Flame,” was released.

MAXILLA draws blood from the same vein as Halestorm, Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne, and Pat Benatar. Combining fierce musicianship with themes of resilience and individuality, MAXILLA delivers high-energy performances with anthems that encompass the beauty of female rage, breaking boundaries in the modern metal landscape.