Under Cöver cover

Under Cöver

Motörhead · 2017

41 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal

A thunderous tribute album that melds classic rock anthems with Motörhead's signature ferocity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady anthems for celebration
  • thunderous energy for gatherings
  • cathartic release through familiar covers
  • nostalgic favorites reimagined with intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective sounds
  • seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Themes
Lemmy's legacy· punk rock rebellion· metal reinterpretations
Career context
Released on September 1, 2017, 'Under Cöver' came during Motörhead's posthumous period following the death of iconic frontman Lemmy Kilmister in December 2015. This album showcases a collection of covers that reflects the band's influences and legacy while emphasizing their enduring impact on rock music, even after their official disbandment.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· AC/DC
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper — Shares a theatrical rock spirit and punk rebellion, merging catchy hooks with hard-hitting riffs.
Highway to Hell by AC/DC — Captures the same raw energy and anthem-like quality, celebrating rock's rebellious edge.
Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath — Explores heavy metal's darker themes with powerful vocals and anthemic songwriting, echoing Motörhead's legacy.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Breaking the Law 2:33
  • 2 God Save the Queen 3:19
  • 3 Heroes 4:37
  • 4 Starstruck 4:06
  • 5 Cat Scratch Fever 3:54
  • 6 Jumpin' Jack Flash 3:19
  • 7 Sympathy for the Devil 5:35
  • 8 Hellraiser 4:33
  • 9 Rockaway Beach 2:16
  • 10 Shoot 'em Down 3:53
  • 11 Whiplash 3:49

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