Motörhead announce Iron Fist 40th Anniversary Editions

Motörhead announce Iron Fist 40th Anniversary Editions

The time-honoured phrase “Follow that!” rang with deafening resonance when Motörhead were faced with having to follow a rock milestone (Ace Of Spades), a number one album (No Sleep Till Hammersmith) and their bomber – the most spectacular stage prop rock had ever seen.

As the last shout from the three amigos line-up of Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke and Phil ‘Philthy Animal’ Taylor, Iron Fist was rudely dismissed by some ignorant loud-mouth hap’orths as being ‘less’, and has always suffered slightly from that initial idiotic disdain.

We’re here to finally correct that nonsense, as Iron Fist reveals itself as a vital snapshot of the band at a crucial period when they found themselves caught in the tornado ignited by success and, in true Motörhead style, careered into their next phase at such velocity it transcended logic or reason to become this trio’s final kamikaze joyride.

Forty years later, Iron Fist sounds like prime Motörhead with the gloves and seat-belts off. For sheer velocity, it could be fastest, most out-of-control of them all. If you know, you know, and if you don’t enjoy the gloriously wreckless education that is Iron Fist!

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of this seminal cannon in the Motörhead armoury, it is being presented in new deluxe editions. There will be hardback book-packs in two CD and triple LP formats, featuring a hammer fist blow, remaster of the original album, previously unreleased demo bonus tracks and a full concert, originally broadcast on Radio Clyde from 18th March 1982. Plus the story of the album and many previously unseen photos. There’s also a limited edition, blue and black swirl of the original standalone album.

See below for full details of the Iron Fist releases and be sure to visit www.iMotorhead.com for news and updates!

LP AND CD TRACKLISTING

Original Iron Fist album

  1. Iron Fist
  2. Heart of Stone
  3. I’m the Doctor
  4. Go to Hell
  5. Loser
  6. Sex and Outrage
  7. America
  8. Shut It Down
  9. Speedfreak
  10. (Don’t Need) Religion
  11. Bang to Rights

Jackson’s Studio Demos October 1981

  1. Remember Me, I’m Gone
  2. The Doctor
  3. Young & Crazy
  4. Loser
  5. Iron Fist
  6. Go To Hell

CD & Digital Bonus Tracks

  1. Lemmy Goes to the Pub
  2. Some Old Song, I’m Gone
  3. (Don’t Let ‘Em) Grind Ya Down (Alternate Version)
  4. Shut It Down
  5. Sponge Cake (Instrumental)
  6. Ripsaw Teardown (Instrumental)
  7. Peter Gunn (Instrumental)

Live at Glasgow Apollo 18/3/82

(Previously unreleased)

  1. Iron Fist
  2. Heart of Stone
  3. Shoot You In The Back
  4. The Hammer
  5. Loser
  6. Jailbait
  7. America
  8. White Line
  9. (Don’t Need) Religion
  10. Go to Hell
  11. Capricorn
  12. (Don’t Let ‘Em) Grind Ya Down
  13. (We Are The) Road Crew
  14. Ace of Spades
  15. Bite The Bullet
  16. The Chase Is Better Than the Catch
  17. Overkill
  18. Bomber
  19. Motörhead

ENJOYS ANNIVERSARY APPRECIATION. SPECIAL 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS OF IRON FIST TO BE RELEASED ON 23rd SEPT 2022

WATCH A NEW VIDEO FOR A PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED, DEMO VERSION OF ‘IRON FIST’ PLUS PREORDERS & EXCLUSIVE MERCH BUNDLES HERE – https://motorhead.lnk.to/ironfist40thPR

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