LIZZY BORDEN - Terror Rising 12" Vinyl EP Album
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"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.

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Lizzy Borden Discography

"Terror Rising" Album Description:

The 1980s were a golden era for the heavy metal genre, marked by the rise of iconic bands and the release of numerous influential records. Among these, Lizzy Borden's "Terror Rising" EP stands out as a testament to the vibrant and dynamic metal scene of that time. Released in 1984 on the Metal Blade record label, this 12" vinyl EP not only showcased the prowess of Lizzy Borden but also featured a notable guest performer, Betsy Weiss of the band Bitch.

Album Overview:

"Terror Rising" captured the essence of the mid-1980s metal sound, characterized by powerful vocals, electrifying guitar riffs, and a theatrical stage presence. Lizzy Borden, led by the charismatic frontman of the same name, had already made a name for themselves with their debut album "Love You to Pieces." The EP served as a follow-up, offering fans a concentrated dose of the band's signature style.

Musical Contributions:

The EP format allowed Lizzy Borden to deliver a focused and intense musical experience. Tracks like "White Rabbit" and "Don't Touch Me There" showcased the band's ability to blend heavy metal with theatrical elements, creating an atmosphere of both intensity and drama. The guitar work, led by Lizzy Borden's own playing, added a layer of complexity to the compositions, contributing to the overall impact of the record.

Guest Performer - Betsy Weiss:

One of the intriguing aspects of "Terror Rising" is the guest appearance of Betsy Weiss, the lead vocalist of the band Bitch. Her collaboration with Lizzy Borden added a unique dynamic to the EP, combining the strengths of two prominent figures in the metal scene. Betsy Weiss's contribution marked a memorable moment on the record, showcasing the camaraderie among musicians within the metal community during that era.

Collector's notes ( detailed background information on the persons working on this album)

Betsy "Betsy" Weiss singer with the American Heavy Metal band: "Bitch" from 1982 until 1989.
- She has done at least one guest appearance and that is the duet with "Lizzy Burden" on the song "Don't Touch me There" (originally from "The Tubes"

Jim Faraci, producer and sound engineer responsible for the production and/or engineering of a dozen of Heavy Metal albums during the 1980s.

Mike 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.

Album Fact Sheet: LIZZY BORDEN - Terror Rising

Music Genre:

Heavy Metal , Hard Rock

Album Production Information:

The album: "LIZZY BORDEN - Terror Rising" was produced by: Jim Faraci, Lizzy Borden

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Bill Metoyer, Jim Faraci, Randy Burns

Bill Metoyer – Producer, Sound Engineer

Legendary Metal Blade in-house producer who helped define the raw, aggressive sound of 1980s heavy metal. Read more...

Bill Metoyer is a highly influential producer and sound engineer whose work became a cornerstone of American heavy metal in the 1980s. As Vice President and in-house engineer at Metal Blade Records, he was directly responsible for capturing the raw intensity and unpolished power of bands like Slayer, Armored Saint, and Flotsam and Jetsam. His production style favored clarity without sanding off the aggression, helping underground metal sound dangerous, immediate, and unmistakably alive.

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Randy Burns – Record Producer & Sound Engineer

He captured thrash when it still sounded dangerous, not "clean." Read more...

Randy Burns is the producer/engineer I trust when metal has to hit hard without turning into mush. I clocked him in 1986 at Music Grinder, co-producing and engineering Megadeth's "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" with Mustaine: snare like a fist, bass tight, guitars sharp enough to shave with. He makes chaos readable, no fake gloss. His 80s run is a straight line of troublemaking: Suicidal Tendencies (engineer, 1983), Possessed "Seven Churches" (producer, 1985), Dark Angel "Darkness Descends" (producer/engineer, 1986), Death "Scream Bloody Gore" (producer, 1987), Nuclear Assault "Survive" (1988) and "Handle with Care" (1989), then Kreator "Coma of Souls" (1990).

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Mastered by Eddy Schreyer at: Capitol Mastering

Eddy Schreyer, a top-tier mastering engineer and founder of Oasis Mastering, has shaped the sonic intensity of heavy metal for decades. His expert touch has refined albums by Slayer, Korn, System of a Down, and Slipknot, ensuring powerful clarity and relentless aggression. With over 30 years in the industry, Schreyer remains a key figure in metal production. Read more about Eddy Schreyer.

Album cover photography: Mark "Weiss Guy" Weiss

Mark Weiss – Rock music photographer

The “Weissguy” behind a huge chunk of the 1980s rock image—backstage, on tour, and way too close to the hair spray. Read more...

Mark Weiss, Mark “Weissguy” Weiss is the rock photographer whose images basically taught the 1980s how to pose. His origin story is wonderfully punk: in 1977 he got arrested for selling his KISS photos outside Madison Square Garden, and by June 1978 he’d landed a national splash with a Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) centerfold for Circus—then ended up on staff. In the 1980s, he wasn’t just “covering” bands; he was riding alongside them as a tour photographer for artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Bon Jovi, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Metallica, and Twisted Sister, helping lock in that whole glam-and-guts look while it was still hot and loud. Later on, his lens also tracked bigger pop-culture gravity wells—acts like The Rolling Stones, Madonna, and Wu-Tang Clan—but the heart of the Weiss legend is still that late-’70s-to-’80s run where rock didn’t just sound larger-than-life; it looked like it too.

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Record Label & Catalognr:

Metal Blade Records – RR 9621

Record Format:

12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record

Total Album (Cover+Record) Weight: 230 gram

Year & Country:

1987 Made in Netherlands

Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: LIZZY BORDEN - Terror Rising

Lizzy Borden - Vocals
Lizzy Borden (real-name: Gregory Charles Harges) 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".
Betsy - Vocals (This is "Betsy Weiss" of the band "Bitch")
Joey Vera - Bass
Joey Vera is a renowned bass guitarist who made his mark in the 1980s metal scene. As a founding member of Armored Saint, his powerful bass lines helped define their sound. He also contributed to Lizzy Borden, bringing his signature groove to their theatrical metal. Known for his precision and melodic style, Vera's playing remains a vital force in heavy metal.
Mike Davis - Bass
Mike 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.
Alex Nelson - Guitars
Gene Allen - Guitars
Tony Matuzak - Guitars
Anthony "Tony" Matuzak guitarist with Lizzy Borden from 1983 until 1985.
Joey Scott - Drums
Joseph "Joey" Scott Harges is the brother of Gregory Charles Harges (who used the pseudo "Lizzy Borden") and has been playing drums in the bands: Lizzy Borden, Diamond Dogs and Starwood band.

Complete Track-listing of the album "LIZZY BORDEN - Terror Rising"

The detailed tracklist of this record "LIZZY BORDEN - Terror Rising" is:

Give Em The Axe (Re-Mixed)
White Rabbit (Cover of song by Jefferson Airplane)
Rod Of Iron (Live)

American Metal
Don't Touch Me There (Cover of song by "The Tubes")
Catch Your Death 4:13
Terror Rising

Front Cover Photo Of LIZZY BORDEN - Terror Rising Metal blade Records 12" Vinyl EP Album

Close-up of Lizzy Borden on the 'Terror Rising' album cover. He has wild, frizzy orange hair, exaggerated theatrical makeup, and wide, piercing eyes. Dressed in a gold-trimmed jacket with red and black accents, he displays an aggressive snarl, revealing gritted teeth. The album title 'Terror Rising' appears in bold, jagged font in the bottom right corner. — **Cover Art Description:** This is the front cover of Lizzy Borden's *Terror Rising* 12-inch Vinyl EP. The cover features a dramatic close-up of Lizzy Borden, the band’s frontman, in full theatrical metal attire. His wild, frizzy, bright orange hair spreads out chaotically, framing his intensely expressive face.

His eyes are wide open with piercing, almost menacing intensity, heavily outlined in black makeup that extends outward in sharp, exaggerated strokes. His mouth is open in a snarling grimace, revealing gritted teeth. His pale skin contrasts sharply with the heavy eye makeup, adding to the album’s eerie, horror-themed aesthetic.

He is wearing an extravagant stage costume consisting of a gold-trimmed black jacket with bold red and black accents. The jacket has gold shoulder epaulets with fringe details, reinforcing his larger-than-life stage presence. A faded red scarf is wrapped tightly around his neck, adding another layer of theatricality.

The chaotic background features torn posters and graffiti-like artwork, reinforcing the aggressive, rebellious vibe of the album. In the bottom right corner, the album title *Terror Rising* appears in a jagged, stylized yellow and blue font, resembling dripping paint or electric sparks. The *Lizzy Borden* logo, a gothic metallic font shaped like bat wings, is prominently placed at the top left, partially blending into the chaotic backdrop.

Photo Of The Back Cover LIZZY BORDEN - Terror Rising Metal blade Records 12" Vinyl EP Album

Back Cover Description: This is the back cover of Lizzy Borden's *Terror Rising* 12-inch Vinyl EP, featuring a stark black background with bold red and white text. The typography is structured and balanced, giving a clean yet intense aesthetic.

The top half of the cover prominently displays the *tracklist*, divided into Side One and Side Two. Song titles are written in red, with additional notations in white, indicating special features like live recordings or guest appearances. The standout tracks include *White Rabbit*, a cover of Jefferson Airplane’s classic, and *Don’t Touch Me There*, featuring a guest performance by Betsy Weiss.

Below the tracklist, the *production credits* detail the names behind the album’s creation, including engineers Bill Metoyer, Jim Faraci, and Randy Burns. The album was mastered by *Eddy Schreyer at Capitol Records*, a notable name in heavy metal mastering.

The next section highlights *special guest musicians*, listing Joey Vera (credited for bass, appearing courtesy of Chrysalis Records and Armored Saint) and Betsy Weiss (credited for guest vocals, appearing courtesy of Bitch).

Following this, the main *band lineup* is displayed, with names in red for emphasis: Lizzy Borden on vocals, Gene Allen and Alex Nelson on guitars, Joey Scott on drums, Tony Matuzak on guitars, and Mike Davis on bass.

The bottom section contains *special thanks*, acknowledging a range of industry figures, bands like Motörhead and Megadeth, and music business contacts. It also includes a message to fans: *The axe holds you maniacs off until the next record. Give 'Em The Axe forever. Long live rock & roll.*

In the top right corner, the *Metal Blade Records* logo is visible, accompanied by the catalog number *RR 9621*, confirming the album’s pressing information. At the very bottom, fine print lists copyright information, manufacturing details, and distribution credits.

Photo Side One Vinyl LP LIZZY BORDEN - Terror Rising Metal blade Records 12" Vinyl EP Album

Vinyl Side 1 Label Description: This image shows the Side 1 label of Lizzy Borden’s *Terror Rising* 12-inch Vinyl EP, released by Metal Blade Records. The label is predominantly white with black text and red detailing, featuring Metal Blade’s iconic logo—a battle axe and shield dripping with blood—at the top center.

The outer rim is decorated with a chain-like border, reinforcing the metal aesthetic. Around the edge, a red warning text reads, *All rights of the producer and of the owner of the work reproduced reserved. Unauthorized copying, hiring, lending, public performance, and broadcasting of this record prohibited.*

The tracklist for Side 1 is prominently displayed in the center, listing three songs:

Give 'Em The Axe (Borden/Matuzak/Allen/Davis/Scott) - 2:55
White Rabbit (Slick) - 3:36
Rod of Iron (Borden/Matuzak) - 5:20

The label also includes information about song publishing: *All songs published by Bloody Skull (BMI) except ‘White Rabbit,’ which is under Public Performance Clarence (BMI), administered by Bug Music.*

On the right side, key album details are printed, including:

Catalog Number: RR 9621
Format: Stereo
Speed: 33 rpm
Rights Society: STEMRA
LC Code: 9321

The bottom of the label includes copyright and manufacturing details, crediting *1987 Metal Blade/Roadrunner Productions B.V.* This edition was manufactured in Holland, as indicated by the fine print along the edge.

Photo Side Two Vinyl LP LIZZY BORDEN - Terror Rising Metal blade Records 12" Vinyl EP Album

Vinyl Side 2 Label Description: This image shows the Side 2 label of Lizzy Borden’s *Terror Rising* 12-inch Vinyl EP, released by Metal Blade Records. The label maintains a white background with black text, accented by the Metal Blade Records *axe and shield* logo at the top. The axe drips with blood, reinforcing the band's theatrical and horror-influenced metal aesthetic.

Encircling the outer edge is a chain-like decorative border, with red warning text that reads: *All rights of the producer and of the owner of the work reproduced reserved. Unauthorized copying, hiring, lending, public performance, and broadcasting of this record prohibited. Made in Holland.*

The tracklist for Side 2 is presented in a structured format and includes the following songs:

American Metal (Borden) - 5:51
Don't Touch Me There (Nagle/Doornacker) - 3:31
Catch Your Death - 4:13
Terror Rising (Borden/Allen/Scott) - 2:26

The publishing information is also noted, with songs credited to *Bloody Skull Music (BMI)* and *Forty Whacks Music (BMI),* administered by Bug Music. *Don’t Touch Me There* is specifically credited to *Lucky Pork Publishing (ASCAP).*

To the right of the tracklist, the label contains key technical details:

Catalog Number: RR 9621
Format: Stereo
Speed: 33 rpm
Rights Society: STEMRA
LC Code: 9321

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Released in 1986, this iconic album showcases Lizzy Borden's prowess as a theatrical metal band, bringing a unique blend of showmanship and raw musical talent to the forefront. Produced by the Lizzy Borden Group and the legendary Brian Slagel, the album's recording engineer, Bill Metoyer, played a crucial role in capturing the band's electrifying live performance.

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