Motörhead‘s 1983 album Another Perfect Day is receiving an expanded 40th anniversary reissue including rarities, demos, and a period-specific concert recording. “Climber,” the original demo for the album track “Shine,” can be heard now ahead of the collection’s November 3rd release date.
Another Perfect Day is somewhat of an outlier in the Motörhead canon in that it’s the band’s only album to feature ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian “Robbo” Robertson, who took over for Fast Eddie Clarke in 1982.
With the addition of Robertson, Motörhead took a more “musical” approach — in Lemmy Kilmister’s words — to Another Perfect Day. Rather than relying on flat-out speed and aggression as they had with Clarke, Lemmy and company hunkered down in the studio and crafted some of the most melodic and “produced” material to ever don the Motörhead name.
Robertson’s effects-laden guitar overdubs are the most striking difference between Another Perfect...
Another Perfect Day is somewhat of an outlier in the Motörhead canon in that it’s the band’s only album to feature ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian “Robbo” Robertson, who took over for Fast Eddie Clarke in 1982.
With the addition of Robertson, Motörhead took a more “musical” approach — in Lemmy Kilmister’s words — to Another Perfect Day. Rather than relying on flat-out speed and aggression as they had with Clarke, Lemmy and company hunkered down in the studio and crafted some of the most melodic and “produced” material to ever don the Motörhead name.
Robertson’s effects-laden guitar overdubs are the most striking difference between Another Perfect...
- 9/14/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Algy Ward, the founding frontman of cult British heavy metal band Tank, has died at the age of 63 after suffering from recurring health issues.
Ward, born Alasdair Mackie Ward, reportedly passed away last Wednesday (May 17th) at a hospital in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The news was confirmed by Tank guitarist Mick Tucker, who posted the following message on social media:
“R.I.P Algy… Just heard the sad news my old band mate passed away in hospital last Wednesday May 17th.
We formed a formidable songwriting team when I joined Tank in 1983 and recorded some great albums along the way and many shows with Tank and the Nicky Moore band who I joined in 1990 with Algy.
Over the last couple of years we had to carry on without him but hoped one day we could get him back onstage with us.
A glass will be raised tonight in your honour ….”
Before forming Tank,...
Ward, born Alasdair Mackie Ward, reportedly passed away last Wednesday (May 17th) at a hospital in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The news was confirmed by Tank guitarist Mick Tucker, who posted the following message on social media:
“R.I.P Algy… Just heard the sad news my old band mate passed away in hospital last Wednesday May 17th.
We formed a formidable songwriting team when I joined Tank in 1983 and recorded some great albums along the way and many shows with Tank and the Nicky Moore band who I joined in 1990 with Algy.
Over the last couple of years we had to carry on without him but hoped one day we could get him back onstage with us.
A glass will be raised tonight in your honour ….”
Before forming Tank,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Ozzy Osbourne, the Godfather of Metal, may be most famous for his legendary contributions to the music genre, but the Prince of Darkness has also acted in a handful of movies. He's far from the first rock star to do so, but his choice of roles prove his sense of humor and knack for camp. Folks may recognize him from his cameos in comedies like "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and "Little Nicky," or voice cameos in "Gnomeo & Juliet" and "Trolls 2: World Tour," but earlier on he appeared in the lesser-known 1986 heavy metal horror film "Trick or Treat."
Not to be confused with the 2007 Halloween-themed anthology "Trick 'r Treat," "Trick or Treat" is a tongue-in-cheek relic of a time when conservative commentators were denouncing metal music as a serious threat to the public order. The story follows high school metalhead Eddie Weinbauer, played by Marc Price, and his quest...
Not to be confused with the 2007 Halloween-themed anthology "Trick 'r Treat," "Trick or Treat" is a tongue-in-cheek relic of a time when conservative commentators were denouncing metal music as a serious threat to the public order. The story follows high school metalhead Eddie Weinbauer, played by Marc Price, and his quest...
- 2/2/2023
- by Andrew Housman
- Slash Film
Motörhead guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke died Wednesday at the age of 67 on Wednesday after being admitted to the hospital for pneumonia, the band reported on its official Facebook page.
The guitarist played in the British hard rock band from 1976 to 1982, and was a member during the time of what many fans consider the band’s classic period.
Clarke was the last living member from that period, with Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor dying in 2015 from liver failure and Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister dying in 2016 from a combination of prostate cancer, congestive heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmia.
The guitarist played in the British hard rock band from 1976 to 1982, and was a member during the time of what many fans consider the band’s classic period.
Clarke was the last living member from that period, with Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor dying in 2015 from liver failure and Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister dying in 2016 from a combination of prostate cancer, congestive heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmia.
- 1/11/2018
- by Daniel Kohn
- The Wrap
I’ll confess. I have a real mushy soft spot for Heavy Metal music. Back in the ‘80s, in my teen years, my buddy Nick and I would crank the latest from Kiss, Scorpions, Judas Priest, Cinderella, etc. And there’s something specifically about Metal tailored to teenagers – that heightened sense of drama we feel at that age, the hormonal urges, and the need to push back against ‘society’. (Right – but please give us our allowances to consume products, okay?)
But Metal also equated with power, which was aligned with evil, and before long, many parents came up with the notion that Metal was Satan’s music. (Is the Pmrc still a thing? Brr.) Well, marketing is marketing, and few Metal bands fought the label (hell, some even embraced it). So it seemed the timing was right for that satanic safe haven, the Horror Film, to meet up with the...
But Metal also equated with power, which was aligned with evil, and before long, many parents came up with the notion that Metal was Satan’s music. (Is the Pmrc still a thing? Brr.) Well, marketing is marketing, and few Metal bands fought the label (hell, some even embraced it). So it seemed the timing was right for that satanic safe haven, the Horror Film, to meet up with the...
- 7/9/2016
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
[Lemmy passed away yesterday. Rip, you badass!] As we watch what may soon be the end of Motörhead, with a fine new album just out but iconic leader Lemmy's failing health forcing him from the stage on multiple nights, let's also look back at a milestone in the group's long career.
Bassist/singer Lemmy Kilmister started Motörhead in 1975 after getting kicked out of prog-rockers Hawkwind for being jailed on a drug charge in Canada during a tour. The band's early days were not marked by success. After being signed by United Artists, Motörhead's first shot at recording an album was rejected, and the label then blocked the group's attempted release of a single on Stiff. In '77 -- the lineup having completely turned over aside from its frontman -- they were ready to throw in the towel and even scheduled a farewell concert, but then Chiswick Records gave them money to record a single and...
Bassist/singer Lemmy Kilmister started Motörhead in 1975 after getting kicked out of prog-rockers Hawkwind for being jailed on a drug charge in Canada during a tour. The band's early days were not marked by success. After being signed by United Artists, Motörhead's first shot at recording an album was rejected, and the label then blocked the group's attempted release of a single on Stiff. In '77 -- the lineup having completely turned over aside from its frontman -- they were ready to throw in the towel and even scheduled a farewell concert, but then Chiswick Records gave them money to record a single and...
- 12/30/2015
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
Lemmy Kilmister, lead singer of the heavy metal band Motörhead, has died aged 70, People can confirm. The news was first reported by radio personality and longtime friend Eddie Trunk, on Twitter. The band's official Facebook page then released a statement confirming that Lemmy had passed away "after a short battle with an extremely aggressive cancer". According to the statement, the singer received the cancer diagnosis on Dec. 26. There is no easy way to say this…our mighty, noble friend Lemmy passed away today after a short battle with an extremely...Posted by Official Motörhead on Monday, December 28, 2015 Lost one of my best friends, Lemmy, today. He will be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I will see you on the other side.— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) December 29, 2015 My dear friend, Lemmy, passed away today. I’ve known him for 38 years. He will be so missed but he will never be forgotten.— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) December 29, 2015 Sorry to report that I have confirmed Lemmy @myMotorhead has passed away just now at the age of 70. Rip to a true original icon of rock.— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) December 29, 2015 Ozzy Osbourne followed Trunk with tributes on Twitter, writing: "Lost one of my best friends, Lemmy, today. He will be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I will see you on the other side." Ozzy's wife Sharon also tweeted: "My dear friend, Lemmy, passed away today. I’ve known him for 38 years. He will be so missed but he will never be forgotten." #RIPLemmy Musically uncompromising, hard living, soft spoken, you schooled us all. Ill treasure the stories and almost losing my hearing when we shared the stage.. #Killedbydeath God Bless #LemmyKilmister A photo posted by Juliette Lewis (@juliettelewis) on Dec 28, 2015 at 6:46pm Pst Lemmy - real name Ian Fraser Kilmister - was the founding and sole constant member of the band who formed in 1975 and have sold over 15 million albums worldwide. In November, it was announced on their Facebook page that the band's drummer, Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor, had died. He was 61. Just got the sad news about the loss of Lemmy from Motorhead….. Rip "Raise Hell Homie…"— Ice T (@Finallevel) December 29, 2015 I’ll miss you buddy and our conversations. You were always a pilar of dignity. Rip #Lemmy pic.twitter.com/da7YV08V1W— Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) December 29, 2015 Writing on his official Facebook page, bandmate Fast Eddie Clarke said: "My dear friend and brother passed away last night. He had been ill for sometime but that does not make it any easier when the time finally comes. I have known Phil since he was 21 and he was one hell of a character."...
- 12/29/2015
- by George Stark, @GeorgeStark_
- PEOPLE.com
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