Lizzy Borden belongs at the core of metal. His various ghoulish guises may never have reached the heights of the likes of W.A.S.P. and Twisted Sister, but as theatrical, full-blooded metal goes, there's not much better. You DO know what to expect though with Borden, straight down the line metal, often reminiscent of Maiden as it gallops along at frenetic pace. 'Notorious' is fist-pumping, albeit predictable, the guitars of Nelson and Allen are energetic enough, but what Borden lacks is the anthems, or at least, the tracks to really put their hooks in you. 'Terror On The Town' is good, headbanging stuff, but it lacks the blood and guts of say W.A.S.P., but that's not saying Borden needs to be like those mentioned bands just because of the theatrics. However, despite a cult following, I've found Borden's early works a little bereft of true metal quality, but instead would recommend the later power metal records, particularly 'Master Of Disguise'.
Even as a young, curious metaller I'm not sure I'd have reaped much from 'Menace...', instead preferring the mystical waffling of Dio, the bat-biting of Ozzy and almost cheesy stageshow of Twisted Sister. Even so, Borden sticks to his guns, but they will quite regularly fire blanks.
6/10
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