This four track EP introduced us to the legend that was Lizzy Borden. Typical of its time, the imagery bleeds through strong here, particularly in the main man's dress sense, this kind of metal slotted nicely alongside Twisted Sister and W.A.S.P. but unfortunately never hit the limelight these two acts experienced. Even so, Lizzy is very much an underrated artist. The title cut is more than just bog-standard horror rock, vocally a stirring performance from the warlord, musically its tight and powerful metal. 'Kiss Of Death' has alot of Maiden about it, and 'No Time To Lose' gallops along nicely, reminding me of Ozzy, and it's my fave track on the record, the record ending with a cover of Rainbow's 'Long Live Rock 'n' Roll'. Not exactly a must have, 'Give Em The Axe' was simply the first step in an impressive career that involved a great deal of hairspray, make up and searing anthems.
6.5/10
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