This web-page has detailed descriptions and background information and high resolution photos on the American Heavy Metal/Glam Metal band: LIZZY BORDEN and a selection of their best vinyl records of this band.
Lizzy Borden is an American heavy metal band that was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1983. The band was named after the infamous accused murderer Lizzie Borden, who was tried and acquitted for the axe murders of her father and stepmother in 1892. Lizzy Borden, the band's founder and lead vocalist, adopted the name as a stage persona.
Lizzy Borden's music is characterized by its heavy and melodic sound, drawing influences from traditional heavy metal, power metal, and glam metal. They are often associated with the 1980s glam metal scene but have maintained a darker and more theatrical image than many of their contemporaries. The band's lyrics often explore themes of horror, fantasy, and the macabre, reflecting their namesake's infamous history.
The band's debut album, "Love You to Pieces", was released in 1985 and received positive reviews for its energetic and melodic heavy metal sound. The album featured songs like "American Metal" and "Rod of Iron" that became fan favorites. Lizzy Borden's theatrical stage performances, which incorporated elaborate costumes and props, helped them stand out in the metal scene of the time.
In 1987, Lizzy Borden released their second album, "Menace to Society", which continued to showcase their heavy and melodic sound. The album included tracks such as "Notorious" and "The World Is Mine", which further solidified the band's reputation for catchy hooks and memorable choruses.
After several lineup changes and a hiatus in the 1990s, Lizzy Borden returned with new material in the 2000s. The band released albums such as "Deal with the Devil" in 2000 and "Appointment with Death" in 2007, which were well-received by fans of the genre.
Lizzy Borden's music and stage presence have influenced numerous bands in the heavy metal and glam metal scenes. Their blend of theatricality, heavy riffs, and melodic hooks has made them a respected and enduring name in the genre. Over the years, Lizzy Borden has toured extensively and has shared the stage with notable acts like Motörhead, W.A.S.P., and Y&T.
Lizzy Borden is the pseudonym used by "Gregory Charles Harges)" while being lead singer in the American Heavy Metal/Glam Metal band with the same name "Lizzy Borden".
Alex Nelson was guitarist of Lizzy Borden from 1985 until 2004, with a break in 1989 when he played in a band called "Animal".
Gene Allen has been guitarist with "Lizzy Borden" from 1983 until 1985.
Joseph "Joey" Vera a bass player and singer from Los Angeles, California and has performed with many bands. During the 1980's Joey Vera he has mainly performed in the American Heavy Metal band "Armored Saint" and "Lizzy Borden"-
Mychal Davis (real-name Michael "Mike" Davis) has been playing together with J, Holmes in the Terriff band (1983-1987) and Dogma band, before both joined the "Lizzy Borden" band.
Steve Hochheiser an American Bass player , started his musical career around 1983 in "Lizzy Borden" followed by bands called "Catalepsy" and "Détente"
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LIZZY BORDEN - Love You To Pieces)1985, Netherlands) "Love You To Pieces" is the first official full length album and second record by the American Glam Metal band "Lizzy Borden". |
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LIZZY BORDEN - Master of Disguise (1989, Holland) "Master of Disguise" by the American "Lizzy Borden" is the fourth full-length studio album by "Lizzy Borden". Released in the USA by Metal Blade Records (a sub-company of Roadrunner Records) and in Europe by Roadrunner Records |
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Metal Blade Records – MBR 1060, Metal Blade Records – 72113-1 |
LIZZY BORDEN - The Murderess Metal Road Show MBR Metal Blade Records (1986, USA) The Murderess Metal Road Show is a Live Double LP album. This is the genuine USA pressing |
RoadrunneR RR 9702
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Lizzy Borden - The Murderess Metal Road Show Double LP FOC Gatefold (1986, Netherlands) |
Metal Blade Records – RR 9621
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LIZZY BORDEN - Terror Rising (1987, Netherlands) New Web-Page "Terror Rising" by "Lizzy Borden" is the EP (Extended Play) record released in 1984 on the "Metal Blade" record label. On this EP, "Lizzy Borden" performs two covers. One track covers the song "White Rabbit" originally from "Jefferson Airplane" and the second cover track is "Don't Touch me There" originally from "The Tubes". This track has "Betsy Weiss" (credited as "Betsy") perform the duet with Lizzy Borden, |
Roadrunner Records – RR 9592, Metal Blade Records – RR 9592 |
LIZZY BORDEN - Visual Lies Picture Disc (PD, 1987, Netherlands) This is the "Picture Disc" edition of the Lizzy Borden album with the same name. |