Motörhead

The Loudest Rock 'n' Roll Band in the World.

For four decades, Motörhead stood as the undisputed kings of loud, fast, and uncompromising rock 'n' roll. Founded in London in 1975 by the legendary Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, the band became a cultural phenomenon that transcended musical boundaries, influencing punk, metal, and rock scenes worldwide. Lemmy's vision was simple yet revolutionary: create music that was "fast and vicious, just like the MC5" – loud enough that "if we move in next door to you, your lawn will die." This wasn't just bravado; it was a mission statement that guided the band through 40 years of relentless touring and recording.

The classic Motörhead lineup of Lemmy (bass/vocals), "Fast" Eddie Clarke (guitar), and Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor (drums) created some of rock's most enduring anthems. Albums like "Overkill," "Bomber," and the immortal "Ace of Spades" established Motörhead as pioneers who bridged the gap between punk's raw energy and metal's power. Their unique approach – using bass as rhythm guitar to create a uniquely heavy, driving sound – influenced countless bands and helped birth thrash metal and speed metal. Despite releasing 23 studio albums and selling over 25 million records worldwide, Lemmy always insisted they were a rock 'n' roll band, not a metal band, famously stating they had more in common with The Damned than Black Sabbath. The band's final lineup of Lemmy, Phil Campbell, and Mikkey Dee continued this legacy until Lemmy's passing on December 28, 2015, marking the end of an era but cementing Motörhead's status as one of rock's most influential and beloved bands.

Discography

1977 - Motörhead (Chiswick Records)
1979 - Overkill (Bronze Records)
1979 - Bomber (Bronze Records)
1979 - On Parole (United Artists)
1980 - Ace of Spades (Bronze Records)
1982 - Iron Fist (Bronze Records)
1983 - Another Perfect Day (Bronze Records)
1986 - Orgasmatron (GWR Records)
1987 - Rock 'N' Roll (GWR Records)
1991 - 1916 (Epic Records)
1992 - March ör Die (Epic Records)
1993 - Bastards (ZYX Music)
1995 - Sacrifice (CMC International)
1996 - Overnight Sensation (CMC International)
1998 - Snake Bite Love (CMC International)
2000 - We Are Motörhead (CMC International)
2002 - Hammered (Steamhammer)
2004 - Inferno (Steamhammer)
2006 - Kiss of Death (Steamhammer)
2008 - Motörizer (Steamhammer)
2010 - The Wörld Is Yours (Motörhead Music)
2013 - Aftershock (UDR Music)
2015 - Bad Magic (UDR Music)
Essential Live Album:
1981 - No Sleep 'til Hammersmith (Bronze Records)