Pure energy, emotional depth, and a strong sense of identity: these are the elements that define the Maneaters, the all-female rock band revolutionizing the Italian alternative scene. Blending the grit of ’90s heavy rock with punk attitude and contemporary metal sounds, the quartet has created a sound that feels both instinctive and deeply personal.
With their latest EP, Crave, released last December, the Maneaters delve deeply into themes of desire, loss, and internal conflict, delivering songs that pulse with vulnerability and strength in equal measure. As they prepare to take their music on tour and expand beyond Italy, the band sat down with us to discuss their creative process, their influences, and what it means to navigate the world of rock as an all-female band today.
Hi girls, how are you doing?
We’re doing great, thank you! Super excited about everything that’s happening lately.
Would you mind introducing yourself and giving us some biographical hints?
We are Maneaters, an all-female rock band based in Italy. We started playing together out of a shared need to create something honest and intense, blending different influences into a sound that feels both raw and emotional. Each of us comes from slightly different musical backgrounds, which is something that really shapes our identity as a band.
Your EP “Crave” was released last December, what can you tell about its genesis and recording process?
“Crave” was born during a very intense period for all of us, both personally and creatively. Most of the songs came together quite organically, starting from riffs or emotional ideas that we developed as a band.
The recording process was very immersive—we wanted to keep the energy as real and alive as possible, so we focused on capturing the feeling of playing together rather than over-polishing everything.
What are the main themes of the songs on your latest EP?
The EP revolves around desire, loss, emotional conflict, and identity. There’s a constant tension between vulnerability and strength. We explore what it means to feel deeply, to crave connection, and to deal with absence and inner chaos.
Do you have a favorite song from this EP?
It is hard to choose, because each song represents a different part of us. But if we had to pick one, we would say “Spaces”—it is probably the most emotional track on the EP and it really captures the core of what we wanted to express.
Your influences come from alternative rock and 90s heavy rock, punk attitudes, and the sounds of contemporary metal, but which artists or bands have influenced you the most?
We have been influenced by a wide range of artists, all different because we listen to different kind of music.
But we can say that all comes from bands like : Soundgarden, Pantera a Little bit of Kyuss and why not, Nina Simone too
It is really a mix of rawness, emotional depth, and sonic experimentation.
Beside music, what are your main hobbies?
We are all quite different—some of us are into visual arts, make up and photography, tailoring other reading and writing. Sure we all love drinking and touring around. But everything we do somehow feeds back into the band creatively.
What is it like being an all-female rock band in Italy these days? Do you find any disparities compared to bands made up of men?
Things are changing, but there are still some stereotypes and biases. Sometimes you feel like you have to prove yourself a bit more.
At the same time, being an all-female band is a strong part of our identity—we don’t see it as a limitation, but as something powerful that we fully embrace.
You have some show coming up, which of these are you most looking forward to?
Honestly, every show is special to us. But we’re especially excited about the upcoming tour we are about to gig in central Italy where we’ll be presenting the EP live—there is something unique about sharing these songs face to face with people.
Any chance to see you outside of Italy?
We really hope so! Expanding outside Italy is definitely one of our goals, and we are working towards making it happen as soon as possible.
We are at the end of this interview, thank you for your time! Would you like to say something to our readers?
Thank you for listening and supporting independent music. If you connect with what we do, come see us live—it’s where everything truly comes alive.
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