Austrian high-energy rockers Vulvarine premiere »Equal, Not The Same« music video; new full-length album »Fast Lane« out now via Napalm Records!

Vienna, Austria based all-female hard rock quartet Vulvarine premiere new single and music video »Equal, Not The Same«.

»Equal, Not The Same« is the third single taken from Vulvarine’s sophomore full-length album, »Fast Lane«, which was just released on March 28th, 2025 via Napalm Records.

Tracklist:
01. The Drugs, The Love And The Pain
02. Ancient Soul
03. Heads Held High
04. Demons
05. Alright Tonight
06. Equal, Not The Same
07. Fool
08. Polly The Trucker
09. Dark Red
10. Cheri Cheri Lady (feat. Filippa Nässil)
11. She’ll Come Around

Courtesy of Napalm Records:

High-energy rock’n’roll quartet Vulvarine is set to release their empowering sophomore album and Napalm Records debut, »Fast Lane«, on March 28, 2025!

Hailing from Vienna, Austria, the band has been making an unmistakable statement for powerful women in rock music since 2019, breaking into the international live scene following the dynamic debut full-length, »Unleashed« (2020). Among others, Vulvarine has shared stage with acclaimed Swedish punk rockers The Baboon Show and Canadian speed metal pioneers Exciter, and are set to tour with the sensational rock band Thundermother in winter and spring 2025. 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 and the 2023 EP »Witches Brew«, on »Fast Lane«, Vulvarine head full speed into a new adventure filled with adrenaline and authenticity.

Photo by Mark Morgan

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 and 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 (former member 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.

Vulvarine on the new album: “»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.”

Order »Fast Lane« HERE.

Recorder and produced by Engel Mayr at Studio Mäusepalast, Thomas Zwanzger at Stressstudio, and Dietmar Baumgartner at Sonar Music Productions.
Mixed by Engel Mayr at Studio Mäusepalast.
Mastered by Lukas Wiltschko at LW Sonics.
Cover artwork by Sandy Dee (from Vulvarine).

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

Guest appearences:
Filippa Nässil (Thundermother) – Guitar on »Cheri Cheri Lady«

Vulvarine Live 2025:
21.03.25 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
22.03.25 DE – Berlin / Festsaal Kreuzberg
23.03.25 PL – Warsaw / Niebo
25.03.25 CZ – Prague / Strom Club
26.03.25 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Blue Stage
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
31.05.25 AT – St. Andrä-Wördern / Rock im Steinbruch Festival
21.06.25 AT – Ried im Innkreis / Kik Open Air Festival
11.07.25 AT – Leoben / Area 53 Festival
23.07.25 SI – Tolmin / Tolminator Festival
28.11.25 DE – Hamburg / Headcrash
29.11.25 DE – Düsseldorf / Ratinger Hof
05.12.25 DE – Munich / Backstage
06.12.25 AT – Graz / Explosiv
07.12.25 AT – Vienna / Arena
12.12.25 AT – Steyr / Röda

Get your tickets: vulvarine.band/live

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well