Maria Brink (born December 18, 1977) is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the frontwoman of the metal band In This Moment.

Brink has been awarded "Rock Goddess of the Year" in the third (2013) and fifth (2015) Annual Loudwire Music Awards, "Hottest Chick in Metal" in 2010, one of eleven women in heavy metal who matter by Yell!

Brink was born on December 18, 1977,[6][7] in Schenectady, New York; her father left the family when she was young.

[7][8] She was moved around to various parts of Schenectady including low income housing because the family had little money.

[3] Brink's mother introduced her to bands and artists such as Black Sabbath, Patti Smith, and the Rolling Stones.

[7][8] Before finding a band, she worked in stores, and sang in coffee shops and bars.

[7][8] She worked to support herself and her son as well as helping her mother to overcome a drug addiction.