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Lizzy Borden
12+ albums
heavy metalPower metalhard rockGlam Metalhair metal
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Lizzy Borden is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The band has charted on the Billboard 200 four times. The group is named after its lead vocalist, Lizzy Borden (born Gregory Charles Harges; June 23, 1960). The band was founded by Lizzy Borden and Joey Scott. They gained attention after the song "Rod of Iron" was featured on Metal Blade Records' compilation "Metal Massacre IV." Lizzy Borden signed with Metal Blade in 1984 and released their debut EP "Give 'Em the Axe" in May of that year. The band was named after Lizzie Borden, a woman accused and acquitted of murder in the late 19th century. In 1985, guitarist Alex Nelson replaced the original guitarist Tony Matuzak and was first featured on the live album "The Murderess Metal Road Show." In 1987, the band released their third album "Visual Lies," marking the debut of guitarist Joe Holmes, with the single "Me Against the World" appearing in the film "Black Roses." Holmes later joined Ozzy Osbourne's band. Their fourth studio album, "Master of Disguise," was released on July 15, 1989, and has since been regarded as a cult album, with songs from it frequently performed live. Lizzy Borden appeared in the rockumentary "The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" directed by Penelope Spheeris. In the early 1990s, the band reduced activity due to changes in the metal scene and went on a short hiatus in 1996 following the departure of guitarists David Philips and Corey James. Lizzy Bord
