Released 22 years ago this June
Inferno
Motörhead · 2004
48 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal
A relentless barrage of hard-hitting riffs and gritty vocals fuel this fierce metal statement.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energetic progression throughout
- invigorating riffs for workouts
- for late-night drives
- cathartic release of frustration
- sing-along anthems with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- metal rebellion· gritty nightlife· loss and defiance
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Inferno' marked Motörhead's 19th studio album and came during a period of renewed vitality for the band. Following their previous release, 'Hammered,' which had solidified their legacy, this album showcased Lemmy and company continuing to push the boundaries of heavy metal with a no-nonsense approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· AC/DC
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Reign in Blood by Slayer — Shares a similar intensity with relentless riffs and dark themes of rebellion and defiance.Vulgar Display of Power by Pantera — Features aggressive guitar work and gritty vocals, embodying a fierce metal attitude and raw energy.Painkiller by Judas Priest — Combines high-octane metal riffs with themes of struggle and resilience, echoing Motörhead's fierce spirit.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Terminal Show 3:45
- 2 Killers 4:14
- 3 In the Name of Tragedy 3:03
- 4 Suicide 5:07
- 5 Life's a Bitch 4:13
- 6 Down on Me 4:12
- 7 In the Black 4:31
- 8 Fight 3:42
- 9 In the Year of the Wolf 4:17
- 10 Keys to the Kingdom 4:46
- 11 Smiling Like a Killer 2:44
- 12 Whorehouse Blues 3:52
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