Betty Blowtorch

The Profile

Betty Blowtorch were an American all-female hard rock band led by bassist/vocalist Bianca “Butthole” Halstead. They released the EP Get Off and the album Are You Man Enough?, followed by the posthumous collection Last Call: Memorial Rarities Collection. Halstead died in a car accident in 2001, effectively ending the band.

American all-female hard-rock group fronted by Bianca “Butthole” Halstead; noted for Are You Man Enough? and songs such as Hell on Wheels and Love/Hate; activity ended after Halstead’s fatal 2001 car accident.

An all-female American hard‑rock outfit led by Bianca “Butthole” Halstead, Betty Blowtorch packed punch and hooks. The review hails Are You Man Enough? as their defining release, citing adrenalized riffs, tongue‑in‑cheek lyrics, and memorable tracks like Hell on Wheels and Love/Hate. It also notes Halstead’s death in a car accident after a concert, which ended the band’s rise. Overall tone: affectionate and strongly recommending a listen.