30 Years Since Motörhead Released Their Classic Album 'Iron Fist'!

Thirty years ago today (April 17, 2012), Motörhead released their fifth studio album entitled 'Iron Fist'. Recorded from January 26 - March 1, 1982 at Ramport Studios and Morgan Studios (both in London), according to LEMMY the album was "bad, inferior to anything else we've ever done. Having Eddie produce it was a mistake that even he would now probably admit to".

Upon the release of 'Iron Fist' on April 17, 1982, the album peaked at number 6 on the UK album charts. It was preceded by the release of the title track "Iron Fist" as a single on 3 April, which peaked in the UK singles chart at number 29.  'Iron Fist' was the last album recorded by the Lemmy, Eddie Clarke, and Phil Taylor line up.

The the name of the album was chosen by LEMMY, who writes all the lyrics and records all the vocals on all Motörhead albums. After struggling to think of a name for the title track for the album, he remembered the time the band had performed live under the name Iron Fist and the Hordes from Hell, the name was eventually shortened to simply 'Iron Fist'.

Track listing (All tracks composed by Ian Kilmister, Eddie Clarke and Phil Taylor):

Side A:

1. "Iron Fist" – 2:55
2. "Heart of Stone" – 3:04
3. "I'm the Doctor" – 2:43
4. "Go to Hell" – 3:10
5. "Loser" – 3:57
6. "Sex & Outrage" – 2:10

Side B:

7. "America" – 3:38
8. "Shut It Down" – 2:41
9. "Speedfreak" – 3:28
10. "(Don't Let 'em) Grind Ya Down" – 3:08
11. "(Don't Need) Religion" – 2:43
12. "Bang to Rights" – 2:43

As previously reported, Motörhead will be appearing at these years ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL!

6/30 – San Bernardino, CA
7/1 – San Francisco, CA
7/3 – Seattle, WA
7/6 – Phoenix, AZ
7/7 – Albuquerque, NM
7/8 – Denver, CO
7/10 – Dallas, TX
7/11 – Houston, TX
7/13 – Tampa, FL
7/14 – Atlanta, GA
7/15 – Indianapolis, IN
7/18 – Oklahoma City, OK
7/20 – St. Louis, MO
7/21 – Chicago, IL
7/22 – Detroit, MI
7/24 – Cincinnati, OH
7/25 – Cleveland, OH
7/27 – Philadelphia, PA
7/28 – Pittsburgh, PA
7/29 – Washington, DC
7/31 – Saratoga, NY
8/1 – Buffalo, NY
8/3 – Boston, MA
8/4 – Scranton, PA
8/5 – Hartford, CT



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