GODDESS OF DESIRE
"Symbol
of Triumph" (Metal Blade Records)
Reviewed by R. Scott Bolton
Goddess of Desire really love heavy metal. Just one listen
to "Symbol of Triumph" and you can tell. Lots of loud guitars, pounding drums,
screaming vocals. Cries of "Live For Metal" and "Metal Forever."
And they look the part, too: Plenty of long hair and black leather, a couple of
big-bosomed babes in skimpy costumes (see cover, above).
But sometimes, loving heavy metal and looking the part just aren't enough. Goddess of
Desire deliver plenty of loud rock music, but none of it really stands out. It's a poor
man's mix of Manowar and Motorhead. The noises are all there, they just don't add up to
much. And the lyrics are light-weight and contrived.
Don't get us wrong - Goddess of Love is certainly listenable. There's a certain cheesy
pleasure to be had here. It's like GWAR without all the horror movie makeup. Raunchy, raw
and over-the-top.
For more information, visit the band's website at http://www.goddess-of-desire.com.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
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