What makes Queen of Siam by Holy Moses notable?

Queen of Siam played a crucial role in defining the German thrash metal sound, earning acclaim for its aggressive style and lyrical content. It helped to solidify Holy Moses as a significant player in the underground metal scene and contributed to the rise of female-fronted heavy metal bands during the mid-1980s. Released in 1986, Queen of Siam was Holy Moses's debut album, marking their entry into the thrash metal scene. At this time, the band was establishing their identity amidst a burgeoning genre in Germany, following the early successes of other metal acts like Kreator and Destruction.

Who is Queen of Siam for?

Queen of Siam works well if you're into intense energy for workouts, cathartic release through aggression and short bursts of ferocity.

How many songs are on Queen of Siam?

Queen of Siam has 9 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Released 40 years ago

Queen of Siam

Holy Moses · 1986

35 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal

Fierce thrash metal riffs collide with aggressive vocals, creating a raw and unfiltered sonic assault.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Don’t Mess Around With the Bitch — This track showcases powerful guitar work and assertive lyrics, epitomizing the band's fierce attitude and energy that defines the album.
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Queen of Siam — The title track blends intricate musical arrangements with dynamic shifts in tempo, illustrating the band's technical proficiency and thematic depth.
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Devil’s Dancer — With its haunting melodies layered over relentless rhythms, this track exemplifies the band's ability to balance aggression with melodic elements.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid thrash metal elements with distinctive vocal dynamics and thematic content.

What we noticed

The album opens with a fast-paced track that features rapid guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a high-energy tone.
Vocals alternate between harsh screams and more melodic lines, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
Several songs incorporate tempo changes, shifting from intense thrash sections to slower, heavier breakdowns.
The lyrical themes often explore dark and provocative subjects, aligning with the aggressive musical style.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

intense energy for workouts
cathartic release through aggression
short bursts of ferocity
dynamic shifts in pacing
powerful vocals driving momentum

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow and mellow tunes
seek lengthy, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1986, Queen of Siam was Holy Moses's debut album, marking their entry into the thrash metal scene. At this time, the band was establishing their identity amidst a burgeoning genre in Germany, following the early successes of other metal acts like Kreator and Destruction.
Stylistic neighbors: Destruction· Kreator· Sodom

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Necropolis 3:31
2 Don’t Mess Around With the Bitch 5:26
3 Devil’s Dancer 4:08
4 Queen of Siam 4:16
5 Roadcrew 3:04
6 Walpurgisnight 3:13
7 Bursting Rest 3:31
8 Dear Little Friend 5:24
9 Torches of Hire 3:01

What to play next

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