| Motörhead |
| Genre(s) |
| Heavy/Speed Metal |
| Lyrical theme(s) |
| Rock 'n' roll, War, Personal struggles, Life, Sex |
| Origin |
Formed in |
Current label |
Status |
|
United Kingdom
(London, England) |
1975 |
SPV |
Active |
| Current line-up | Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister - Vocals & Bass (1975-) (Dee Jays, Rainmakers, The Rockin' Vicars, Opal Butterfly, Motown Sect, Sam Gopal, Hawkwind, Headgirl, The Head Cat, MC5)
Phil Campbell - Guitar (1984-) (Persian Risk (UK), Rocktopus)
Mikkey Dee - Drums (1992-) (King Diamond, WWIII, Geisha (Dnk), Helloween (session)) | | Former/past member(s) |
Drums:
Lucas Fox (1975) (Warsaw Pakt)
Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor (1975-1984, 1987-1992) (Headgirl, Waysted)
Pete "Frank" Gill (1984-1987) (The Glitter Band, Saxon, Son of a Bitch)
Tommy Aldridge (1992) (Ozzy Osbourne, Thin Lizzy, M.A.R.S., Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Vinnie Moore, Whitesnake, Ted Nugent, Manic Eden, Sykes, Oliver Weers)
Matt Sorum (live, 2009) (Hawk, Guns N' Roses, Slash's Snakepit, Velvet Revolver, Y Kant Tori Read)
Guitar:
Larry Wallis (1975-1976) (Pink Fairies, Steve Took's Shagrat, UFO)
Fast Eddie Clarke (1976-1982) (Fastway, Headgirl)
Brian "Robbo" Robertson (1982-1984) (Thin Lizzy, Wild Horses)
Mick "Würzel" Burston (1984-1995) (Splodgenessabounds, Fairport Convention, Atomgods, Disgust (UK), Warhead (UK), Warfare (UK) | | Additional notes | Upon forming Motِörhead in 1975, bassist and vocalist Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister already had quite a lengthy career behind him - most of it as a guitarist. After short stints in Manchester outfits The Rainmakers (1963-1966) and Motown Sect (1966), he joined The Rocking Vicars on guitars. Releasing two singles and achieving popularity in northern England, they earned the distinction of being the first band to play behind the Iron Curtain - in Yugoslavia - and were invited, oddly enough, as special [...]
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| White Line Fever |
Single, 1977 | |
| Motörhead |
Single, 1977 | |
| Motörhead |
Full-length, 1977 | | [3 reviews, average 71%] |
| Louie Louie / Tear Ya Down |
Single, 1978 | |
| Overkill c/w Too Late, Too Late |
Single, 1978 | |
| Overkill |
Full-length, 1979 | | [5 reviews, average 86%] |
| No Class c/w Like a Nightmare |
Single, 1979 | |
| Bomber |
Full-length, 1979 | | [3 reviews, average 87%] |
| Bomber c/w Over the Top |
Single, 1979 | |
| On Parole |
Full-length, 1979 | | [5 reviews, average 63%] |
| The Golden Years |
EP, 1980 | |
| Ace of Spades c/w Dirty Love |
Single, 1980 | |
| Ace of Spades |
Full-length, 1980 | | [6 reviews, average 79%] |
| Beer Drinkers |
EP, 1980 | |
| The Young & Moody Band / Motörhead |
Split album, 1981 | |
| Stay Clean |
Split, 1981 | |
| Train Kept A Rollin |
Single, 1981 | |
| No Sleep 'til Hammersmith |
Live album, 1981 | | [4 reviews, average 94%] |
| Motorhead c/w Over the Top |
Single, 1981 | |
| Live in Toronto |
Video/VHS, 1982 | |
| Go To Hell |
Single, 1982 | |
| Iron Fist c/w Remember Me I'm Gone |
Single, 1982 | |
| Iron Fist |
Full-length, 1982 | | [3 reviews, average 85%] |
| Stand By Your Man |
EP, 1982 | |
| Beer Drinkers |
Best of/Compilation, 1983 | |
| What's Words Worth |
Live album, 1983 | |
| I Got Mine c/w Turn You Round Again |
Single, 1983 | |
| Another Perfect Day |
Full-length, 1983 | | [4 reviews, average 84%] |
| Shine |
Single, 1983 | |
| The Best Of Motörhead |
Best of/Compilation, 1984 | |
| Killed By Death |
Single, 1984 | |
| No Remorse |
Best of/Compilation, 1984 | | [2 reviews, average 98%] |
| Anthology |
Best of/Compilation, 1985 | |
| Deaf Not Blind |
Video/VHS, 1986 | |
| Deaf Forever |
Single, 1986 | |
| Orgasmatron |
Full-length, 1986 | | [5 reviews, average 91%] |
| The Collection |
Best of/Compilation, 1987 | |
| Eat The Rich |
EP, 1987 | |
| Rock 'N' Roll |
Single, 1987 | |
| Rock 'n' Roll |
Full-length, 1987 | | [1 review, 65%] |
| Live In Athens |
Single, 1988 | |
| Nö Sleep at All |
Live album, 1988 | |
| Ironstrike - 14 Rock Hard Hits |
Best of/Compilation, 1989 | |
| Dirty Love |
Best of/Compilation, 1989 | |
| Blitzkrieg on Birmingham '77 |
Live album, 1989 | |
| Best 20 |
Best of/Compilation, 1990 | |
| From The Vaults |
Best of/Compilation, 1990 | |
| Welcome To The Bear Trap |
Best of/Compilation, 1990 | |
| The Birthday Party |
Video/VHS, 1990 | |
| The Birthday Party |
Live album, 1990 | |
| Lock Up Your Daughters |
Live album, 1990 | |
| The One To Sing The Blues |
Single, 1990 | |
| Grind Ya Down |
Best of/Compilation, 1991 | |
| Everything Louder Than Everything Else |
Video/VHS, 1991 | |
| Meltdown |
Boxed set, 1991 | |
| Angel City And Other Cities Live 1991-1916 |
EP, 1991 | |
| It's Almost...1916 |
Single, 1991 | |
| No Sleep 'til Spain |
Single, 1991 | |
| No Voices In The Sky |
Single, 1991 | |
| Live 1983 |
Live album, 1991 | |
| 1916 |
Full-length, 1991 | | [5 reviews, average 92%] |
| The Better Late Than Never Fan Club Flexi |
Single, 1991 | |
| Headbangers |
Best of/Compilation, 1991 | |
| The Best Of (Dutch) |
Best of/Compilation, 1992 | |
| Bad Religion |
Single, 1992 | |
| Cat Scratch Fever |
Single, 1992 | |
| Hellraiser |
Single, 1992 | | [1 review, 85%] |
| You Better Run |
Single, 1992 | |
| Jailbait |
Live album, 1992 | |
| March or Die |
Full-length, 1992 | | [4 reviews, average 64%] |
| '92 Tour EP |
EP, 1992 | |
| All the Aces: The Best of Motörhead |
Best of/Compilation, 1993 | | [1 review, 45%] |
| Burner |
Single, 1993 | |
| Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me |
Single, 1993 | |
| Ace of Spades |
Best of/Compilation, 1993 | |
| The Best Of Motorhead |
Best of/Compilation, 1993 | |
| Ace Of Spades (The CCN Remix) |
Single, 1993 | |
| Bastards |
Full-length, 1993 | | [2 reviews, average 74%] |
| Aces High |
Best of/Compilation, 1994 | |
| Best of Vol. 2 |
Best of/Compilation, 1994 | |
| Born To Raise Hell |
Single, 1994 | |
| Live at Brixton '87 |
Live album, 1994 | |
| Fistful Of Aces: The Best Of Motörhead |
Best of/Compilation, 1994 | |
| Les Génies Du Rock |
Best of/Compilation, 1995 | |
| The Rock History - The Best Of |
Best of/Compilation, 1995 | |
| Ultimate Metal |
Best of/Compilation, 1995 | |
| Sacrifice (Promo) |
Single, 1995 | |
| Sacrifice |
Full-length, 1995 | | [2 reviews, average 91%] |
| I Don't Believe A Word |
Single, 1996 | |
| Hump On Your Back |
Single, 1996 | |
| Overnight Sensation |
Full-length, 1996 | | [1 review, 95%] |
| Fast, Loose & Live! |
Best of/Compilation, 1996 | |
| Rock Masterpiece Collection |
Best of/Compilation, 1997 | |
| Stone Dead Forever |
Best of/Compilation, 1997 | |
| Protect the Innocent |
Best of/Compilation, 1997 | |
| Archive |
Best of/Compilation, 1997 | |
| King Biscuit Flower Hour |
Live album, 1997 | |
| Take no Prisoners |
Best of/Compilation, 1997 | |
| The Best Of - Deaf Forever |
Best of/Compilation, 1998 | |
| The Singles Collection: The Bronze Years 1978-1984 |
Best of/Compilation, 1998 | |
| Love For Sale (Promo) |
Single, 1998 | |
| Snake Bite Love |
Full-length, 1998 | | [2 reviews, average 66%] |
| Today: The Encore Collection |
Best of/Compilation, 1998 | |
| The Early Years |
Best of/Compilation, 1998 | |
| Everything Louder than Everyone Else |
Live album, 1999 | | [4 reviews, average 96%] |
| Born to Lose, Live to Win (The Bronze Singles 1978-1983) |
Boxed set, 1999 | |
| The Golden Years - The Alternate Versions |
Best of/Compilation, 1999 | |
| Ace of Spades |
Best of/Compilation, 1999 | |
| Motörhead |
Best of/Compilation, 2000 | |
| The Best Of |
EP, 2000 | |
| See me Burning |
Single, 2000 | |
| We Are Motörhead |
Full-length, 2000 | | [3 reviews, average 67%] |
| God save the Queen |
Single, 2000 | |
| The Best Of |
Best of/Compilation, 2000 | | [2 reviews, average 88%] |
| Over The Top: The Rarities |
Best of/Compilation, 2000 | |
| The Chase Is Better Than The Catch: The Singles A's & B's |
Best of/Compilation, 2000 | |
| The Birthday Party |
DVD, 2001 | |
| 25 & Alive "Boneshaker" |
DVD, 2001 | |
| The Best Of Motorhead |
DVD, 2002 | |
| No Class |
Best of/Compilation, 2002 | |
| Tales of Sin |
Best of/Compilation, 2002 | |
| The Bronze Age |
Boxed set, 2002 | | [1 review, 20%] |
| Hammered |
Full-length, 2002 | | [2 reviews, average 88%] |
| Tear Ya Down: The Rarities |
Best of/Compilation, 2002 | |
| The Very Best of Motorhead |
Best of/Compilation, 2002 | |
| Shoot You In The Back - The Early Years |
Best of/Compilation, 2002 | |
| Extended Versions |
Best of/Compilation, 2002 | |
| Aces |
Best of/Compilation, 2002 | |
| Special Edition EP |
DVD, 2003 | |
| Rock Classix |
Best of/Compilation, 2003 | |
| The Complete Best Of Motörhead |
Best of/Compilation, 2003 | |
| Hellraiser - Best of the Epic Years |
Best of/Compilation, 2003 | |
| Stone Deaf Forever |
Boxed set, 2003 | | [2 reviews, average 88%] |
| Live At Brixton Academy |
Live album, 2003 | | [1 review, 90%] |
| England |
Best of/Compilation, 2004 | |
| Inferno |
Full-length, 2004 | | [5 reviews, average 86%] |
| Classic Albums - Motorhead: Ace of Spades |
DVD, 2005 | |
| Essential Noize: The Very Best Of |
Best of/Compilation, 2005 | |
| Inside Motörhead |
DVD, 2005 | |
| Stage Fright |
DVD, 2005 | | [2 reviews, average 94%] |
| Whorehouse Blues |
Single, 2005 | |
| BBC Live & In-Session |
Live album, 2005 | |
| R.A.M.O.N.E.S. / Devil I Know |
Single, 2006 | |
| Kiss of Death |
Full-length, 2006 | | [3 reviews, average 86%] |
| Live |
Live album, 2006 | |
| God Was Never On Your Side |
Single, 2006 | |
| The Essential |
Best of/Compilation, 2007 | |
| Motorhead - Videobiography |
DVD, 2007 | |
| Overkill / Tie Your Mother Down |
Single, 2007 | |
| Collections |
Best of/Compilation, 2007 | |
| Better Motörhead than Dead: Live at Hammersmith |
Live album, 2007 | |
| Hellraiser - The Best of the WTG Years |
Best of/Compilation, 2007 | |
| Hit Collection |
Best of/Compilation, 2008 | |
| The Early Years (second version) |
Best of/Compilation, 2008 | |
| Motörizer (4-Track Promo) |
EP, 2008 | |
| Motörizer |
Full-length, 2008 | | [8 reviews, average 89%] |
| Burner - Best Of |
Best of/Compilation, 2009 | |
