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Motörhead were an English rock band formed in June 1975 by bassist, singer, and songwriter Ian Fraser Kilmister (1945–2015), professionally known by his stage name Lemmy, who had remained the sole constant member. The band are often considered a precursor to, or one of the earliest members of, the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, which re-energised heavy metal in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Despite this, Lemmy had always dubbed their music as simply "rock and roll". To its end, Motörhead had released twenty-three studio albums, ten live recordings, twelve compilation albums and five EPs. Usually a power trio, they had particular success in the early 1980s with several successful singles in the UK Top 40 chart. The albums Overkill, Bomber, Ace of Spades, and particularly No Sleep 'til Hammersmith, cemented Motörhead's reputation as a top-tier rock band. As of 2012, Motörhead have sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. Motörhead are typically classified as Rock N Roll by Lemmy and band members, and their fusion of punk rock into the genre helped to pioneer speed metal and thrash metal. Their lyrics typically covered such topics as war, good versus evil, abuse of power, promiscuous sex, substance abuse, and, most famously, gambling. The name "Motörhead" is a reference to users of the drug amphetamine. The band's distinctive fanged-face logo, with its oversized boar's tusks, chains, and spikes, was created by artist Joe Petagno in 1977 for the cover of the Motörhead album and has appeared in many variations on covers of ensuing albums. The fanged face has been referred to variously as "War-Pig" and "Snaggletooth". The band is ranked number 26 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. When Lemmy Kilmister died in December 2015, Mickey Dee declared that Motörhead (officially) is disbanded. No more tours or albums will be made. Only the brand will survive for the future. Last line-up: Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister (vocals, bass 1975-2015) Phil "Zoomster" Campbell (guitar, 1984-2015) Mickey Dee (drums, 1992-2015) Past members: Matt Sorum (touring drummer, 2009) Tommy Aldrigde (In studio recording most of the 'March Or Die' album, 1992) Michael "Wurzel" Burston (guitar, 1984-95) Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor (drums, 1975-84 / 1987-92) Pete Gill (drums, 1984-87) Brian Robertson (guitar, 1982-83) "Fast" Eddie Clarke (guitar, 1976-82) Larry Wallis (guitar, 1975-76) Lucas Fox (drums, 1975) Winner of 1 Grammy Award: - Best Metal Performance for Whiplash from [m780782]
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Radiation Records (3)
LP, RSD, Ltd, Num, Whi
2024
BMG, Murder One
2xCD, Album + 2xCD, Album + 2xCD, Album + CD, Albu
2024
Cleopatra
12", Single, W/Lbl, 150
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2024
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Sanctuary
5xFile, AAC, EP, 256
2023
BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
File, AAC, Single, 256
2023
BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
6xFile, AAC, EP, Comp, 256
2023
BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
6xFile, AAC, EP, Comp, 256
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BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
6xFile, AAC, EP, Comp, 256
2023
BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
6xFile, AAC, EP, Comp, 256
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Sanctuary
File, WAV, Single
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Rhino Records (2)
File, WAV, Single
2020
Sanctuary
File, WAV, Single
2020
2019
Murder One, BMG
7", Single, Pic, RE, RM + 7", Single, Pic, RE, RM
2019
Silver Lining Music, Motörhead Music
7", RSD, Single, Ltd, Pur
2019
Sanctuary
File, WAV, Single
2019
Sanctuary
File, WAV, Single
2019
2019
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Sounds Of Subterrania, Sounds Of Subterrania
7", Enh, Ltd, Vin
2018
Silver Lining Music
Box, Album, Comp, Ltd + LP, Album, Whi + LP, Album
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UDR
CDr, Single, Promo
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UDR, Motörhead Music
Box, Comp + 3xCD, Album, RE
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WWE Music Group
File, AAC, Single, 256
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UDR
CD, Maxi, Promo
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Sanctuary, Sanctuary
Box, Comp + CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + CD, Al
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Universal Music Group International
2xCD, Comp, RE + CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + C
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Universal, Sanctuary Midline
5xCD, Album, RE + Box, Comp
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WWE, Inc.
File, AAC, Single, 256
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Sanctuary, Hip-O Records, UMe
CD, Comp
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Motörhead Music
CD, Single, Promo
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Moon Records (2)
CD, Comp
2009
Devils Jukebox Records
12", S/Sided, Num, TP
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Devils Jukebox Records
7", S/Sided, Num, Promo
2009
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Steamhammer
CD, EP, Promo
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World Of Blueline
CD, Comp
2008
Sony BMG Music Entertainment
CD, Comp
2008
Classic Rock Productions
2xDVD-V
2008
SPV
DVD-V, Single, Promo, PAL
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Metro Doubles
2xCD, Comp
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Steamhammer
CD, Maxi
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Sanctuary
CD, Single, Promo
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Steamhammer
CDr, Single, Promo
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SPV
DVD-V, Promo
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Steamhammer
DVD, Promo, PAL, Pre
2005
Columbia, Legacy
Cass, Comp
2005
Music Reviews Ltd
DVD-V
2005
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