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Motörhead – the name alone stands on it’s own, a band that lives according to their own rules. A band that has never sacrificed anything and has always remained true to what they are. Lemmy Kilmister, Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee – what you see is what you get!
Lemmy’s enthronement as an Icon of Rock happened a while ago and proves that Rock and Roll is alive and exhilarating. ( On June 16th Lemmy received the Mojo Icon Award).
Fans, new and old, have been bowing to and worshipping Motörhead for over 30 years. Fellow musicians – like Dave Grohl, Ozzy Osbourne ,The Ramones, Guns N’ Roses & Metallica have all paid tribute to the Motörhead legend – in one way or another.
Lemmy is the undisputed head, gruff and with the typical British humour (despite calling L.A. his home for more than 18 years). Phil Campbell, who has been with the band since 1984, is like a fine red wine – getting better each year, while Mikkey Dee (with the band since 1992) is described by Lemmy as follows: ‘ Mikkey is fantastic, he’s 100% sure of himself, and knows he’s the best drummer in the world. The infamous ‘ We Are Motörhead And Play Rock’n Roll’ trio is still a power-horse that won’t slow down. More and more people are enthralled by their music and personalities.
Motörhead is without a doubt one of the most respected rock bands in the world and made it clear to everyone when they finally received a well deserved Grammy in 2005 for Best Metal Performance.
‘Motörizer’, a meaty, dangerous rock record, is Motörhead’s 24th album and as you can hear – the band is always good for surprises! One gets the feeling that they have not yet reached the peak of their musical output.
Like Mikkey Dee says: ‘A kick ass motherf***ing record – definitely one of the wider ranged Motörhead records ever released’.
‘Motörizer’ delivers 11 brilliant brand new songs in a never before Motörhead variety, ready to rock the house.
The album was again produced by Cameron Webb ( Social Distortion, Zebrahead, Papa Roach & Pennywise), who produced the last two Motörhead releases, and much of the recording took place at FooFighter Dave Grohl’s 606 studios in Los Angeles.
Lemmy Kilmister: ‘ This is yet another great album from me and the chaps. I think you should buy 3 copies each, but now I think you should have it inserted in you by 3 gay wrestlers. Buy it and avoid embarrassment later.’
Listen to the record, this band is more than alive and kickin’.
Here’s the tracklisting:
(Teach You How To) Sing The Blues / Time Is Right / Heroes / Runaround Man / English Rose / Rock Out / 1000 Names / When The Eagle Screams / Don’t Die Ashamed / Back On The Chain / Buried Alive
Motörhead is embarking on an US tour together with Heaven & Hell and Judas Priest, already called ‘Tour of the Year’. In fall, they hit the European countries to present ‘Motörizer’ with Saxon and Danko Jones in the UK & Germany, in Scandinavia they have recruited Airbourne & Witchcraft – both line-ups will make sure the venues are sold out.
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