Great Metal Albums of 1986: Wrathchild- Trash Queens
One very interesting British band which came my way in London in 1986 was Wrathchild. First, I am fairly sure they didn’t get their name from an Iron Maiden song, at least it seems to be the case according to the band’s history. However, they were one of the ever growing list of glam metal bands who wore more make up than a lot of ladies I know.
Wrathchild’s 1986 album, (for me it’s 86 because I never heard of them before I got to England in that year), “Trash Queens” was my introduction to them. According to history, the album is a compilation of the single and opening song, “Do You Want My Love,” their EP “Stackheel Strutt” and three live tracks which appear at the end.
The said single, I can see why Wrathchild would have released it as one, it’s got a radio friendly catchy vibe to it. Still, it never got in the charts nor do I remember it being played at any metal club I went to back then. Still, it’s an all right track. Saying that, maybe they should have released the B-side second track, “Rock the City Down.” This is a more upbeat song with some good power chords and harmonizing and a catchy riff in the middle. My choice for song of the album.
It took me a couple of listens to get into “Lipstick Killers” before I decided it was a cool track and not just an amusing title. Following that, the next two tracks are two good rockers. Not anything I would go nuts about but they are okay. The title track has some good guitar work from Lance Rocket and “Teenage Revolution” has some cool chords at the intro. Then we get to the three live tracks. Once again, they’re okay although “It’s a Party” does end the album on a good note.
Track Listing:
- Do You Want My Love?
- Rock the City Down
- Lipstick Killers
- Trash Queen
- Teenage Revolution
- Twist the Knife
- Cock, Rock, Shock
- It’s a Party
Rocky Shades- vocals
Lance Rocket- guitar
Marc Angel- bass
Eddie Starr- drums
After being introduced to so many great bands when I got to the UK, it was only a matter of time before I came across a band that was good but not great. That was Wrathchild. Although, “Trash Queen” is an okay album but not one I will go back to again and again.
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November 22, 2020 at 6:44 pm
I bought Stakk Attack a few years before this one. I’m amazed more than anything that Wratchchild albums would end up in the shops in my hometown as we are kinda in the middle of nowhere.
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November 23, 2020 at 12:04 am
It is amazing since they never really made it outside the UK.
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November 22, 2020 at 8:44 pm
Na-Na-Na-Nuclear Rocket is all I know of this band. And I love it.
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November 22, 2020 at 8:58 pm
With Bruce Dickinson in the video too.
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November 22, 2020 at 10:52 pm
He directed it
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November 23, 2020 at 12:05 am
Maybe they did get their name from an Iron Maiden song. I’ll have to watch the video.
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November 23, 2020 at 12:05 am
It’s my favourite Wrathchild song and it’s on their next album.
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November 22, 2020 at 10:49 pm
I always wondered why Wrathchild America weren’t just callex Wrathchild. Learn something new everyday.
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November 23, 2020 at 12:06 am
There was a legal dispute between the two bands over the name. Apparently, the UK band had the name first.
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November 22, 2020 at 10:58 pm
I never bought anything by them but they were always in Kerrang in the 80s
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November 23, 2020 at 12:07 am
They were in there a lot. I went to a Kerrang party in London in 1987 and they were the band on that night.
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November 23, 2020 at 11:50 am
You’re making me realize I missed so much in the 80s, especially in this genre. Another one that’s new to me today!
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November 23, 2020 at 11:56 pm
That was my goal when I started the blog. Mission accomplished!
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November 24, 2020 at 3:28 am
(my VISA winces and whimpers in the corner…)
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November 24, 2020 at 8:30 pm
Mine does that all the time.
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November 24, 2020 at 8:46 pm
You’d think they’d eventually man-up…
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November 24, 2020 at 11:16 pm
You’d think 🤔
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