The Manticore Tapes
Motörhead · 2025
43 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal
Raw energy and relentless riffs collide in a gritty showcase of Motörhead's punk-infused metal sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with energetic bursts
- raw energy for driving moments
- instrumental interludes for reflection
- alternate takes showcase rawness
- consistent flow for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer polished production sounds
- seek immediate catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Themes
- posthumous legacy· raw punk energy· unreleased gems
- Career context
- Released in 2025, 'The Manticore Tapes' serves as a posthumous collection of unreleased tracks from Motörhead's prolific career. This album comes after the band's significant impact on heavy metal and hard rock, solidifying their legacy following Lemmy Kilmister's passing in 2015. The compilation highlights their creative process while celebrating their enduring influence in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· AC/DC
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Damaged by Black Flag — Shares raw punk energy and relentless aggression that mirrors Motörhead's sound.Power Up by AC/DC — Delivers gritty riffs and energetic performances, aligning with the hard rock ethos of Motörhead.Punks Not Dead by The Exploited — Embodies the same punk-infused intensity and rebellious spirit found in Motörhead's music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro (instrumental) 3:45
- 2 Leavin’ Here 3:23
- 3 Vibrator 3:26
- 4 Help Keep Us on the Road 4:58
- 5 The Watcher 4:37
- 6 Motörhead 3:09
- 7 Witch Doctor (instrumental) 2:37
- 8 Iron Horse / Born to Lose (instrumental) 5:55
- 9 Leavin’ Here (alternate take) 3:26
- 10 Vibrator (alternate take) 3:30
- 11 The Watcher (alternate take) 4:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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