Iron Fist
Motörhead · 1982
49 min · 17 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and raw energy, embodying the spirit of classic rock and roll rebellion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energetic flow throughout
- relentless riffs for headbanging
- for driving fast
- sing-along anthems with friends
- invigorating soundtrack for rebellion
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer mellow, slow tempos
- seek intricate, layered compositions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- rock and roll rebellion· heavy metal defiance· provocative underground culture
- Career context
- Released on April 17, 1982, 'Iron Fist' was Motörhead's fifth studio album, following their highly successful 'Ace of Spades.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation as pioneers of the heavy metal genre while facing increasing scrutiny over their sound and image.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· AC/DC
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Screaming for Vengeance by Judas Priest — Shares a ferocious energy and themes of rebellion with powerful guitar-driven anthems.Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath — Features heavy riffs and a dark, rebellious spirit that aligns with metal's foundational themes.The Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden — Combines aggressive riffs with storytelling, echoing the defiant rock ethos found in 'Iron Fist.'
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Iron Fist 2:55
- 2 Heart of Stone 3:04
- 3 I’m the Doctor 2:43
- 4 Go to Hell 3:10
- 5 Loser 3:57
- 6 Sex and Outrage 2:10
- 7 America 3:38
- 8 Shut It Down 2:41
- 9 Speedfreak 3:28
- 10 (Don’t Let ’Em) Grind Ya Down 3:08
- 11 (Don’t Need) Religion 2:43
- 12 Bang to Rights 2:43
- 13 Remember Me, I’m Gone 2:18
- 14 (Don’t Let ’Em) Grind Ya Down 3:09
- 15 Lemmy Goes to the Pub 3:02
- 16 Same Old Song, I’m Gone 2:20
- 17 Young and Crazy 2:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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