Description
Cycle Sluts From Hell – Cycle Sluts From Hell – CD
Released in 1991, Cycle Sluts from Hell is the self-titled debut and only studio album from the all-female heavy metal band Cycle Sluts from Hell. The group, formed in the late 1980s in New York City, gained a cult following due to their biker-gang aesthetic, aggressive attitude, and a mix of punk, glam, and traditional heavy metal influences. The album was released through Epic Records and, while it didn’t achieve mainstream success, it remains a cult classic for fans of raw, rebellious metal.
Cycle Sluts from Hell were known for their raunchy, theatrical live performances and larger-than-life personas. The band consisted of four vocalists—Queen Vixen, She-Fire of Ice, Honey One Percenter, and Venus Penis Crusher—backed by a traditional hard rock and metal instrumental lineup. Their music blends sleazy, biker-metal energy with elements of Motörhead, Judas Priest, and punk-infused glam metal, making it both fun and aggressive.
Lyrically, the band combined humor, satire, and tough-girl rebellion, often challenging gender roles in heavy metal while embracing the genre’s over-the-top nature. Their style predated and influenced later female-driven metal bands, proving that women could be just as badass in the traditionally male-dominated heavy metal scene.
The album features gritty guitar riffs, pounding drums, and raw, commanding vocals. The production is polished yet retains a rough, streetwise edge, complementing the band’s outlaw image. While the songs are firmly rooted in heavy metal and hard rock, there are touches of punk attitude and glam-metal swagger throughout the album.
If you’re a fan of bands like Motörhead, Girlschool, Twisted Sister, and L7, this album delivers high-energy, rebellious anthems with no-nonsense, in-your-face lyrics.
Track Highlights
“Convoy” – A metal-infused cover of the 1975 trucker song, with a heavy, gritty edge that transforms it into a rebellious anthem.
“I Wish You Were a Beer” – One of their best-known songs, blending humor and attitude into a sleazy, barroom-rock anthem.
“Speedball” – A fast-paced, hard-hitting track filled with speed-metal energy and aggressive riffs.
“Taste the Flesh” – A darker, heavier track that leans into a more traditional metal sound, featuring ominous guitar work and commanding vocals.
“Dark Ships” – A slower, moodier track that showcases the band’s storytelling and dramatic atmosphere.
“Badass Mama” – A pure rock-and-roll rebellion song, dripping with attitude and biker-gang bravado.
“Sick for Love” – A high-energy, punk-tinged metal track that blends catchy hooks with snarling vocals.
Unlike many male-fronted glam-metal bands that objectified women, Cycle Sluts from Hell flipped the script, presenting themselves as the ones in control, exuding power, confidence, and humor.
Cycle Sluts from Hell received mixed reviews. Some critics dismissed them as a gimmick, while others appreciated their unique place in heavy metal. The album failed to gain significant commercial success, leading to the band’s eventual breakup.
However, in the years since, the album has become a cult favorite, especially among fans of underground metal, female-led rock bands, and ’80s/’90s heavy metal nostalgia. While they never reached mainstream success, the Cycle Sluts’ attitude and music paved the way for later female-led metal and punk bands, including L7, The Donnas, and even elements of modern bands like Halestorm.
Cycle Sluts from Hell is a hard-rocking, rebellious, and fun album, capturing the spirit of biker-bar metal and tongue-in-cheek attitude. If you’re into Motörhead-style energy, punk-infused heavy metal, and badass rock-and-roll personas, this album is a must-listen.
Sony Music 1991
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Conqueress
By The Balls
Queen High Love
Dark Ships
I Wish You Were A Beer
Soultaker
E.R.K.S.
Speed Queen
Taste The Flesh
Badass Mama
Bloodlust
