Snake Bite Love
Motörhead · 1998
44 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal
Fierce riffs and gritty vocals collide in a relentless exploration of love's darker edges.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- fierce riffs for intense moments
- exploration of love's darker themes
- gritty vocals for cathartic release
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, light-hearted tunes
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- war-torn landscapes· dark romance· betrayal and vengeance
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Snake Bite Love' is Motörhead's 16th studio album, following the band's commercial peak during the late '80s and early '90s. At this point, they had established themselves as heavy metal stalwarts, yet faced challenges in maintaining mainstream visibility amidst changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· AC/DC
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath — Shares fierce riffs and explores themes of dark romance and existential conflict.Vulgar Display of Power by Pantera — Relentless energy and gritty vocals reflect similar themes of betrayal and vengeance.Trash by Alice Cooper — Blends hard rock with a theatrical exploration of love’s darker edges and gritty storytelling.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love for Sale 4:52
- 2 Dogs of War 3:38
- 3 Snake Bite Love 3:30
- 4 Assassin 4:48
- 5 Take the Blame 4:03
- 6 Dead and Gone 4:18
- 7 Night Side 3:37
- 8 Don't Lie to Me 3:59
- 9 Joy of Labour 4:52
- 10 Desperate for You 3:27
- 11 Better Off Dead 3:42
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