heavy-metal-darkness: Stainless |Lady Of Lust & Steel |High Roller Records

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Stainless |Lady Of Lust & Steel |High Roller Records

Release Date 20.03.2026
Format CD/LP/MC/Digital
Genre Heavy Metal
Country USA

Stainless fired up their amps in Portland, Oregon, back in 2022. The members come straight out of the Pacific Northwest underground, having spent time playing in Black Breath, Long Knife, Nightfell, and Ripper. Their first strike was the "Snakebite"/"Too Hot To Steal" single, which led to the "Nocturnal Racer" mini-album on High Roller Records. Now, they return with a full-length attack titled "Lady Of Lust & Steel", tracked at Red Lantern Studios by Evan Mersky.

This album brings a massive dose of 70s hard rock smashed into 80s metal aggression. You hear a huge AC/DC and Accept influence roaring out of the speakers. Larissa Cavacece sings with a raspy, ferocious voice, bringing a savage energy similar to Wendy O. Williams and Leather Leone. She fires off the lyrics with total malice over the loud guitars. Jamie Byrum provides massive riffs and wild solos to keep the adrenaline pumping.

"Restless An' Ready" kicks things off with blazing distortion and a killer chorus made for banging heads in the front row. Songs like "(Don't Cross Me) Fool" and "Take A Listen Mama" throw some serious rock and roll swagger into the mix. The rhythm section provides a heavy, driving foundation, pounding the drums and bass to back up the main riffs. The production from Jamie Byrum and Evan Mersky works perfectly for the music, keeping the instruments loud and in your face.

Stainless gives us a fun, loud heavy metal album to blast out of the car windows. "Lady Of Lust & Steel" provides plenty of fist-pumping moments and fast riffs. The songs are catchy and easy to get into, making you want to turn the volume up to maximum. It is a good, straightforward rocking trip for anyone wanting some aggressive guitars and raspy vocals.

Score: 7.3