Age is nothing but a number, and Lemmy turns what, sixty next year, fucking sixty man, and he plays metal more ferociously than most kids on speed do, continuing the
Motörhead tradition for yet another wildly driven record from one of the bands that started it all.
No question in doubt, the only band that this record represents is
Motörhead, but when looking at the extensive catalog, the most appropriate records that come to mind are Another Perfect Day, Overkill, and Orgasmatron, with a little more of a technical edge. Both Lemmy's trademark howling and four-string Rickenbacker attack are still present in full form, along with Phil Campbell's axe work and Mickey Dee's drumming.
Filled with strong riffs found in
"Killers" and
"In the Black;" the raucous rock and roll of
"Life's Bitch" and
"In the Year of the Wolf;" the take no shit punk rock fury of
"Fight" and
"Down on Me" (feat. Steve Vai), and the acoustic blues of
"Whorehouse Blues", making this a typical
Motörhead record, with every song making it's own stance, always heavy and filled with Lemmy's humorous cynical lyrics that deal with everything from murder to insulting politicians, perfect for extending the middle finger in the air at society.
Showing no weakness, Lemmy and his cohorts still write the songs that remain catchy, filled with all the elements for a
Motörhead record.
Inferno is one of their stronger records to come out in years, especially since the near-commercial trailing of March or Die, but never-the-less
Motörhead come forward again bringing the soul of heavy metal, the attitude of a punk rocker, and the real heart of ass-kicking rock and fucking roll in a way that only Lemmy and Co. could only do, and have done for years. Summing it up, it is balls-to-the wall
Motörhead.
Written by
Hashman Thursday, June 24, 2004
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