MOTORHEAD Vinilo y CD

Review: Few bands embody pure, unfiltered rock'n'roll like this power trio, whose vicious sound was forged in sweat, speed and sheer volume in the squats of West London and went on to effective bulldoze the line between hard rock and punk overnight. Driven by the unmistakable growl of their frontman and bassistiequal parts outlaw poet and rock deityithe group delivered some of the most incendiary riffs in history, backed by a rhythm section that hit like a runaway freight train. This edition pairs the original 12-track studio recording with an originally televised full-throttle live set from Belfast in 1981, capturing the band at their most primal. From the precision attack of 'Love Me Like a Reptile' and the relentless stomp of '(We Are) The Road Crew' to the sheer force of 'The Chase Is Better Than the Catch', the first half is a masterclass in unhinged rock'n'roll. The second half turns up the intensity even further, featuring live versions of 'Overkill', 'Bomber', and 'No Class'iraw, deafening, and unstoppable. Remastered from the original tapes, this edition is a high-voltage reminder of why they remain one of the loudest, fastest and most influential bands of all time.

Review: An essential collection of Motorhead's singles from 1995 to 2006, now available as an expanded double CD set. Featuring iconic tracks like 'Sacrifice', 'Love for Sale', and their electrifying cover of 'God Save The Queen', the compilation shows the band's relentless energy and songwriting talent during this era. Disc one highlights live versions of fan favourites such as 'Over Your Shoulder' and 'Overnight Sensation', while disc two continues with the gritty rock anthems 'Shut Your Mouth' and 'Whorehouse Blues'. The collection includes rare radio edits, live cuts like "R.A.M.O.N.E.S.," and an insightful 2004 promo interview with Lemmy and Mikkey Dee. The album exemplifies Motorhead's versatility, proving they never lost their edge. This double CD version boasts not only their hardest-hitting tracks as well as plenty of rare moments.

Review: With the iconic Montreux Jazz Festival constantly working to offer the most dynamic respites from their jazz-centric billing, and showcasing their tastes for the best in outsider (anything other than jazz) music, it shouldn't come as too much of a shock that the legendary Motorhead ripped a mammoth set apart back in 2007. Featuring a plethora of tracks from their catalogue such as 'Killed By Death', and 'Ace Of Spades', while also serving as the first official release to feature the trio's much loved cover of Thin Lizzy's 'Rosalie', it's delightful and absurd in equal measure to hear Lemmy and his cohorts embracing an entirely different type of audience to deliver one of the most unique sets of their latter days.