Maatkare

In a world of men, I will become the woman who defies expectations.

In the heart of a male-dominated death metal landscape stands Maatkare – an all-female force breathing new life into the forgotten voices of history. Rooted in Egyptian mythology, Maatkare has expanded its vision beyond Egypt to illuminate the powerful women lost to time, bringing their stories into the modern world through music.

Founded in March 2020, Maatkare channels the ferocity of death and black metal, drawing influence from bands such as Nile, Scarab, Septic Flesh, Behemoth, Arch Enemy, and Kataklysm. Their music is a brutal yet reverent retelling of history, giving voice to female rulers, warriors, and visionaries erased from the pages of time.

Named after one of Pharaoh Hatshepsut’s many titles, Maatkare embodies the unyielding strength of female power – past, present, and future. Led by the commanding Janneke de Rooy (Beyond The Pale) on vocals, bassist Amie Chatterley (Dakesis, WomenOwar), guitarist Georgia Bell (Harper) and drummer Natalie Gaines (VoyD).

The band’s debut album, Rise to Power, was released on October 18, 2024 to much critical acclaim, and explored the reign of Hatshepsut and the tumultuous era she ruled with both reverence and raw intensity. This debut album amassed over 100,000 collective streams within just three months of it’s release, cementing Maatkare as a rising force in the death metal scene.

Maatkare brings a wealth of experience and a shared mission: to resurrect history’s forgotten queens and warriors through epic soundscapes and crushing evocative metal.

Sirens of sound. Women of history. Maatkare has arrived.