{"title":"Motörhead","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Motörhead\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotörhead formed in London in June 1975 by Lemmy Kilmister (born Ian Fraser Kilmister, 1945-2015) after his departure from Hawkwind. The band's name was taken from the last song Lemmy had written for Hawkwind (Motorhead is American slang for amphetamine user). The classic Three Amigos lineup of Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke, and Phil Philthy Animal Taylor solidified in 1976 and produced the foundational albums of the late 1970s and early 1980s - particularly Overkill (1979), Bomber (1979), Ace of Spades (1980), and the live landmark No Sleep 'til Hammersmith (1981, the first Motörhead album to reach the UK #1 chart position). They are widely cited as one of the foundational acts of speed metal and direct influences on thrash metal, hardcore punk, and broader heavy underground music. Lemmy was the only constant member across the band's 40-year history with lineup rotation. He died on December 28, 2015 in Los Angeles at age 70 from cancer, four days after his diagnosis, ending the band. Phil Taylor died on November 11, 2015. Fast Eddie Clarke died on January 10, 2018, leaving none of the Three Amigos surviving by 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotörhead's sound is foundational to speed metal - combining heavy metal, speed metal, hard rock, rock and roll, hardcore punk, and thrash metal with Lemmy's distinctive growled vocal delivery, his foundational fast-and-loud bass approach, and arrangements drawing on classic rock and roll and biker rock alongside extreme tempo aggression. Their foundational influence on speed metal, thrash metal, and broader heavy underground music is widely documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotörhead (1977, Chiswick)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverkill (1979, Bronze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBomber (1979, Bronze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAce of Spades (1980, Bronze) - landmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Sleep 'til Hammersmith (1981, Bronze) - UK #1 live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron Fist (1982, Bronze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrgasmatron (1986, GWR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1916 (1991, Epic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBastards (1993, ZYX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInferno (2004, Steamhammer\/SPV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftershock (2013, UDR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBad Magic (2015, UDR) - final\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Bronze Records pressings of the late-1970s and early-1980s Motörhead catalog are widely collected. Multiple anniversary editions, audiophile reissues, and the comprehensive Sanctuary\/BMG and Mercury\/UMC reissue programs have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Motörhead typically start with Ace of Spades (1980) or No Sleep 'til Hammersmith (1981). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-vinyl-records\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"motorhead-bastards-vinyl","title":"Bastards LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBastards may be the most underrated Motorhead album ever. 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This edition stands not just as a record, but as a declaration of powerful music, asserting its presence in any collection. Let the impact of legendary riffs and bold visuals resonate in your space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785918623927,"sku":"210000095840","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4400858-3320995.jpg?v=1783046285"},{"product_id":"motorhead-bomber-color-vinyl","title":"Bomber (color vinyl) LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eMotorhead's \"Bomber\" on color vinyl hits like a well-aged whiskey, smooth but with enough bite to knock you off your feet. Featuring classics like \"Dead Men Tell No Tales,\" this dark blue and black splatter vinyl doesn't just look fierce; it sounds like a freight train barreling through your speakers. It's got the raw power that made Motorhead legends, all packed into this remastered half-speed version. For those who crave blaring, unapologetic metal, this album serves a jolt from a glorious era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785919967415,"sku":"210000095839","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4400954-3324821.jpg?v=1783046288"},{"product_id":"motorhead-ace-of-spades-vinyl","title":"Ace of Spades LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eMotorhead's \"Ace of Spades\" LP serves as a cornerstone of metal. This reissue retains the band's iconic riffs and peak creativity. 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