Motörhead - Inferno
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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Comment by Christopher (Anonymous) - Friday, June 25, 2004
I just bought this album, but I don't think it will be leaving my CD player anytime soon. I would rate Inferno - along with Bastards and Sacrifice - as the best Motorhead albums since Mikkey Dee joined the band. Sometimes Motorhead albums feel like they were a bit rushed in either the songwriting or the recording process - i.e. some killers, some fillers, etc. However, I think this is a very solid album. I would rate Inferno 9/10. Highly recommended for Motorhead fans.




Comment by Hawk (Anonymous) - Saturday, June 26, 2004
This must be the strongest Motorhead album in years! It kicks serious ass and belong among the very best of of Lemmy's career. And the production is MASSIVE! I loved this album from the first second I heard it. Go go Lemmy!!!

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Tracklisting
1- Terminal Show
2- Killers
3- In the Name of Tragedy
4- Suicide
5- Life's a Bitch
6- Down on Me
7- In the Black
8- Fight
9- In the Year of the Wolf
10- Keys to the Kingdom
11- Smiling Like a Killer
12- Whorehouse Blues


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