Austrian all-woman hard rock powerhouse Vulvarine unveils new single “Equal, Not the Same”

Transporting the listener back to the hottest era in hard rock history, Austrian hard rock powerhouse Vulvarine deliver a fierce statement with their explosive opening track “Equal, Not the Same”, taken from their upcoming album, “Fast Lane”, out this Friday, March 28, 2025 via Napalm Records!

Vulvarine are primed to drop jaws around the world! Fueled by sharp-edged riffs and relentless energy, “Equal, Not the Same” captures the frustration of being unheard and the fierce determination to stand tall. With its raw intensity and confrontational spirit, the third single is accompanied by a pulse-pumping official music video and offers another taste of an album that refuses to back down.

Vulvarine recently spread their signature rock’n’roll sound in cities across Europe on the second leg of Thundermother’s Dirty & Divine tour, also featuring Napalm Records label mates Cobra Spell.

‘Equal, Not the Same’ is a powerful anthem for gender equality, emphasizing that equality doesn’t mean erasing individuality. The song confronts the frustration of women standing up to dominance and being silenced under the guise of care. It’s a bold reminder to respect boundaries and celebrate differences.

Influenced by bands such as Girlschool, The Runaways and The Donnas, Vulvarine defines their own sound as “vulvarock”: a unique fusion of high energy rock’n’roll, heavy metal and glam, topped up with punk and blues elements. Following their debut album, “Unleashed” (2020), and the 2023’s “Witches Brew” EP, on “Fast Lane”, Vulvarine head full speed into a new adventure filled with adrenaline and authenticity.

Fast Lane captures the whirlwind of creativity and energy that has driven us as a band. The album came together in an intense but exciting process, where we pushed our limits, worked with incredible people, and poured everything we had into the music. Signing with Napalm Records is a huge milestone, and we’re ready to hit the fast lane and dive headfirst into this new adventure.

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While remaining uncompromising and real, Vulvarine impresses with a variety of soundscapes on “Fast Lane”. The explosive opening track “The Drugs, the Love and the Pain” sets the scene for the rest of the album: rebellious, action-packed, raw, punky – and irresistibly catchy. “Ancient Soul” shows the softer side of Vulvarine while “Demons” dives into darker waters. Vulvarine’s strong rhythm section shines especially bright on“Alright Tonight”, and “Equal, Not the Same” is particularly refreshing and empowering. “Fool”, co-written with German producer Felix Heldt (Dominum, Feuerschwanz, Visions Of Atlantis), surprises with a different tone while remaining true to the sound and spirit of the band. “Polly the Trucker” is an ode to the highway, a classic rock’n’roll anthem with a modern touch, featuring raspy vocals and incredible guitars. Vulvarine brings in yet another highlight with an electrifying cover of Modern Talking’s “Cheri Cheri Lady”, featuring a powerful guitar solo from Thundermother’s Filippa Nässil, before wrapping the album up with pensive track “She’ll Come Around”.
 
On “Fast Lane”, Vulvarine soars to the next level with both songwriting and high-quality production without losing their edge. The album was produced in Vienna and Wiener Neustadt as a collaboration of three different producers: Thomas Zwanzger of Stressstudio, Dietmar Baumgartner of Sonar Music Productions and Engel Mayr (formerly of Russkaja) of Studio Mäusepalast, resulting in a cohesive work and Vulvarine’s strongest album yet. “Fast Lane” is a multifaceted and honest high-octane rock’n’roll extravaganza with no filler: the 11-track offering is packed with the very best of one of the most promising bands in the scene. 

“Fast Lane” tracklisting:
1. The Drugs, the Love and the Pain
2. Ancient Soul
3. Heads Held High
4. Demons
5. Alright Tonight
6. Equal, Not the Same
7. Fool
8. Polly the Trucker
9. Dark Red
10. Cheri Cheri Lady (feat. Filippa Nässil)
11. She’ll Come Around
 
“Fast Lane” will be available in the following formats:
1-LP Translucent Orange – ltd. to 400 copies worldwide
1-CD Digisleeve
1-CD + T-Shirt Bundle
Digital Album

Vulvarine live 2025:

Dirty & Divine Tour EU/UK – Supporting Thundermother
w/ Cobra Spell

28.03.25 AT – Vienna / Szene Wien
29.03.25 DE – Munich / Backstage
30.03.25 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik
01.04.25 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
02.04.25 DE – Bochum / Zeche
04.04.25 DE – Obertraubling / Airport-Eventhall
05.04.25 DE – Hanover / Capitol
06.04.25 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli Vredenburg – Pandora

Festivals 2025:
21.06.25 AT – Ried im Innkreis / KiK Open Air Festival
23.07.25 SI – Tolmin / Tolminator Festival

Winter 2025:
28.11.25 DE – Hamburg / Headcrash
29.11.25 DE – Düsseldorf / Ratinger Hof
05.12.25 DE – Munich / Backstage (Club)
06.12.25 AT – Graz / Explosiv
07.12.25 AT – Vienna / Arena
12.12.25 AT – Steyr / Röda

Vulvarine are:
Bea Heartbeat – Drums
Robin Redbreast – Bass
Sandy Dee – Guitar
Suzy Q – Vocals