Motörhead
heavy metal music · 1979–1982

Motörhead is a UK-based rock band known for their unique blend of heavy metal, hard rock, and speed metal. Active since 1975, they built a reputation for raw energy, driven by Lemmy's gritty vocals and distinctive bass lines. With a rotating cast of guitarists and drummers over the years, the band's dynamic sound is perhaps best captured in classics like "Ace of Spades," "Overkill," and "Iron Fist." The lineup solidified in the 1990s with Lemmy alongside guitarist Phil Campbell and drummer Mikkey Dee, creating a powerful trio that would continue to electrify audiences until their break-up in 2015. Motörhead’s music remains a rallying cry for those who embrace the loud, the fast, and the unapologetically rebellious.
The facts
- Formed 1975
- United Kingdom
- heavy metal music, hard rock, speed metal
- On Sanctuary Records, Attic, Bronze
- Members: Lemmy, Phil Campbell, Mikkey Dee, Larry Wallis 🕯️, Lucas Fox, Phil Taylor 🕯️
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