Lizzy Borden Interview

Preface: I've always considered Lizzy Borden to be one of my favoritel bands of all time. I even considered getting a tattoo of the band logo once. He and the band are a paradigm for everything that was great about Heavy Metal in the 80's. Check out their web site at http://www.lizzyborden.com for details about the new album 'Deal With The Devil'. Hope you enjoy the interview! ~ Jym Harris

By Jym Harris

JYM HARRIS: First off I want to say I'm easily one of your biggest fans. I Still remember hearing "Give 'Em The Axe" for the first time, and being blown away by your voice. Did you take any formal training or was there Someone you tried to pattern yourself after?

LIZZY: I took a couple of breathing lessons. It helps me to last on tour.

JYM HARRIS: Where did the whole "Hello Suckers" thing come from? It's sort of your trademark.

LIZZY: P.t. Barnum "never give a sucker an even break".

JYM HARRIS: The last thing we heard from Lizzy Borden, was "Master Of Disguise". Was that something that started out as a solo project, or is that just what it turned into?

LIZZY: The plan was to record like they did in the 70's by using a lot of different musician's on the record. It was a lot of fun for me and every one who played on it. It's the way I like to work now..

JYM HARRIS: Didn't you have a band called Diamond Dogs after that? I never heard any recordings. Whatever happened?

LIZZY: Diamond Dogs was my glitter rock band, I will be releasing some of that stuff later on after the new Lizzy Borden record.

JYM HARRIS: Were you using the name Lizzy Borden then?

LIZZY: Just lizzy, and we only played in Hollywood; it was and still is fun.

JYM HARRIS: You're doing a new album on Metal Blade. What should we expect? Are you still playing traditional Heavy Metal or more of a 90's kind of thing?

LIZZY: The new CD is called "Deal with the Devil" I think it's a cross between visual lies and master of disguise with a little love you to pieces thrown in.

JYM HARRIS: What about a tour to support the record? I know you're doing the Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany. I hope you don't have any problems With the axe this time!

LIZZY: We plan on a world tour!!!!!!! places we have never played it's gonna be a great show, I'm already working on it. Yeah I have to find another way of getting my (axe) over there.

JYM HARRIS: Do you know if the Wacken show will be televised or available on video? I know lots of Americans who would kill to see that show!

LIZZY: We are working on that to. I think they shot a few songs at the bang your head festival we did in June, but I haven't seen anything yet.

JYM HARRIS: Is there going to be any Lizzy Borden merchandise available soon?

LIZZY: Yes, yes and yes we are starting with old shirts that we found in our storage left over from each tour. All the artwork has been destroyed and once these go it will be the last ever from those tours; they will be available on our web site very soon as well as new Deal with the Devil shirts.

JYM HARRIS: What do think of the resurgence of Metal in the states? I'm sure we're all glad to see it coming back around!

LIZZY: I'm very happy about live metal music coming back. In L.A. I think it was the worst music drought we've had since disco killed off rock in the 70's.

JYM HARRIS: Have you heard the October 31 cover of 'Give 'Em The Axe'? I don't think it stands up to the original, but I'm glad to see someone showing their influence.

LIZZY: No I haven't, I have heard of some bands around the country playing some of our songs. Very cool.

JYM HARRIS: Any last comments?

LIZZY: Yeah, I can't wait to get this record out and to get the machine back on the road, we are primed and ready and I think it will be better then ever. It's me against the world and it's time to take it back!!!!!!!!!!