Motörhead

Formed: 1975 in London, England
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Genre: Rock
Styles: Hard Rock, Thrash, Heavy Metal, Speed Metal, British Metal, New Wave of British Heavy Metal
Group Members: Phil Campbell, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, Lucas Fox, Peter Gill, Lemmy, Brian Robertson, Phil "Philthy Ani..., Larry Wallis, Würzel, Mikkey Dee, ...View All
Biography: Motörhead's overwhelmingly loud and fast style of heavy metal was one of the most groundbreaking styles the genre had to offer in the late '70s. Though the group's leader, Lemmy Kilminster, had his roots in the hard-rocking space rock band Hawkwind, Motörhead didn't bother with his old group's progressive ...Read full biography
Ace of Spades
Released: 1980
Label: Gestrichen
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With the 1980 release of Ace of Spades, Motörhead had their anthem of anthems -- that is, the title track -- the one trademark song that would summarize everything that made this early incarnation of the ...Read full review
No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith
Released: 1981
Label: Sanctuary/BMG
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Released in 1981, the live album No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith recaps the highlights from the legendary run of albums Motörhead released during the prior few years, namely Overkill, Bomber, and Ace of Spades. ...Read full review
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