Classic Cover: Sabaton / Tina Guo – “1916” (original by Motörhead)

Ooft. In a word. "1916" has always been one of my favourite Motörhead tracks, and Sabaton one of my favourite bands. What's going to happen when they collide? There's always that edge of worry when you try to blend two of your favourite things and it could end up in disaster (like pineapple and pizza... … Continue reading Classic Cover: Sabaton / Tina Guo – “1916” (original by Motörhead)

Album Review: Motörhead – Bad Magic: Seriously Bad Magic

2015 saw the 23rd and final album by the finest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world. Bad Magic was a solid effort indeed and made all the finer when you realised just how ill Lemmy was at the time of recording. It’s certainly a fine record, with some genuinely classic Motörhead tracks. The bombastic … Continue reading Album Review: Motörhead – Bad Magic: Seriously Bad Magic

New, previously unreleased, Motörhead track streaming now

Motörhead, the iconic Godfathers of heavy metal, unleash a brand new video for the previously unreleasedtrack “Greedy Bastards”, taken from the upcoming release Bad Magic: Seriously Bad Magic. "Greedy Bastards" is the second rare gem found in the recording session vaults for the 23rd (and final) studio album, Bad Magic in 2015. Instantly hailed as … Continue reading New, previously unreleased, Motörhead track streaming now

Album Review: Motorhead – Iron Fist (40th Anniversary)

Following on from Ace of Spades and No Sleep 'til Hammersmith is the album that will be the golden trio's (for myself at least) final joyride together - the much underrated Iron Fist. Some anniversary editions can be seen as cash cows or lazy labels cashing in on a name. However, from a personal point … Continue reading Album Review: Motorhead – Iron Fist (40th Anniversary)

A 29-song tribute to Motörhead courtesy of Antichrist Magazine – free stream!

Antichrist Magazine put together some good specials, and somehow manage to get a ton of bands to produce the goods to flesh them out. Their latest release is a collection of 29 Motörhead tracks performed by a similar number of artists from many nations. Our own Spectral Darkwave caught my attention (covering "Choking On Your … Continue reading A 29-song tribute to Motörhead courtesy of Antichrist Magazine – free stream!

Motörhead announce greatest hits collection Everything Louder Forever

Motörhead... a life force, an energy, an attitude and the loudest, meanest, dirtiest music to smash the 20th and 21st centuries. With a bastard sound comprising an unholy synergy of rock, punk and heavy metal, Motörhead comes coated in relentless, ear-curdling power. They were life-changing for millions, carrying a spirit and approach to life and … Continue reading Motörhead announce greatest hits collection Everything Louder Forever