Tuesday, April 25, 2017

"I don't get hangovers, to get a hangover, you've got to stop drinking." - Lemmy

Why limit happy to one hour? These days, Motorhead is serving more than just the background drinking music, they're slingin' beer, wine, whiskey, even vodka. Here's a few to load your liquor chest with...

Motorhead "Road Crew" Beer

Lemmy wrote "(WE Are) The Road Crew" as a tribute to his crew about his time as a roadie for Jimi Hendrix. He took ten minutes to write this anthem whilst in a North London studio toilet and in his own immortal words: "It was the only quiet place in the building, I had an idea and I needed somewhere to work it through. It's the only song I can remember writing in the toilet"


5% ain't too bad!
Brewed by Camerons Brewery, who does mainly contract brewing (Apocalypse Now! is one). 
From the Camerons Homepage:
"Road Crew is an American Pale Ale packed full of hoppy citrus, and blackcurrant flavors and delivering a crisp, refreshing, superior taste to celebrate the spirit of the song and those who inspired it."
The website also suggests drinking the beer with spicey, cajun style foods, or a plate of chili covered nachos. Motorhead for life.
You can find a webstore chock full of "Road Crew" swag at the brewery's online shop:





Award Winning Motorhead Whiskey

Motorhead Whiskey has been awarded a medal at Europe's largest whiskey fair for both trade and consumers - Stockholm Beer and Whiskey Festival
The single malt whiskey is made by reputable Swedish Whiskey producer Mackmyra in collaboration with "Brands for Fans" and of course the band members. 
Eventhough the whiskey now had recognition by the official trade, Mikki Dee is the one to describe the whiskey best: "The whiskey is incredebilly good, with full carachter and fully flavored with a superb bourbon touch. It's been aged in bourbon casks. All of us in the band have been active in the production process and are very proud over the result"




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"Bastards" Lager

Brewed by Kronleins Bryggeri, Sweden
4.7%

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Motorhead Imperial Lager


Brewed by Nils Oscar Brewery, Nykoping, Sweden
6.2%

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"Snaggletooth" Cider


Sweetened Dry Cider
from the U.K. 5.5%


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Motorhead Wines:
Shiraz




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Shiraz Rose



Shiraz in a Box

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Vodka



Product of Sweden















Thursday, April 13, 2017

Re-Issue Labels No.3 of an 8 Part Series: Metal Is Records


A large number of labels have contributed re-issues throughout the years, Earmark, Metal Is, Sanctuary, Get Back, Castle, Devil's Jukebox, Drastic Plastic Cleopatra, even Universal. This is Part Three of a series aimed at noting and cataloging these labels output.


Sanctuary Records has long been recognised for it's commitments to the rock and metal markets and 2000 saw the introduction of Metal-is, a full price label dedicated to these genres.
The roster includes established world-wide artists that are amounst the best bands in this sector.
Artists include Megadeth, Bruce Dickinson, Motorhead, Black Sabbath, Halford, Corrosion of Conformity, Superjoint Ritual, and Ministry to name a few.
Metal-is is responsible for mostly CD re-issues in the Motorhead catalog, along with one "Best-of" Compilation exclusive to the label.

  • Bomber - 06076 85210 2 - 2001 CD Re-issue, Remastered w/bonus tracks.
  • Bomber - 06076 85210 2 -2011 CD Re-issue, Remastered w/bonus tracks. Unofficial 2011 release from Russia.
  • Overkill - 06076 85212 2 - 2001 CD Re-issue, Remastered w/bonus tracks.
  • Overkill - 06076 85212 2 - 2011 CD Re-issue, Remastered w/bonus tracks. Unofficial 2011 release from Russia.
  • Ace of Spades - 06076 85206 2 - 2001 CD Re-issue, Remastered w/bonus tracks.
  • Ace of Spades - 06076 85206 2 - 2011 CD Re-issue, Remastered w/bonus tracks. Unofficial 2011 release from Russia.
  • Ace of Spades - 06076 85206 2 - (Date??) CD Re-issue, Remastered w/bonus tracks. Repress.
  • No Sleep 'til Hammersmith Expanded - MISDD003 - 2001 2XCD Re-issue, Remastered, 20th Anniversarry Edition with 16 page booklet, featuring 17 previously unreleased live tracks and out-takes.
  • No Sleep 'til Hammersmith Expanded - MISDD003 - 2001 2XCD Re-issue, Remastered 20th Anniversarry Edition with 16 page booklet, featuring 17 previously unreleased live tracks and out-takes. This version differs from the other as it is made by Universal M&L, U.K.
  • No Sleep 'til Hammersmith - 06076 85209 2 - 2001 CD Re-issue, Remastered w/bonus tracks. Single CD version.
  • No Sleep 'til Hammersmith - VICP-6173~4 - 2002 2XCD Re-issue, Remastered. Japanese Promo.
  • Iron Fist - 06076 85211-2, Sanctuary Records Group 06076 85211-2, Castle Music 06076 85211-2 - 2001 CD Re-issue, Remastered, w/bonus tracks.
  • Iron Fist - 06076 85211-2 - 2001 CD Re-issue, Remastered, w/bonus tracks.
  • Another Perfect Day - 06076 85213-2, Sanctuary Records 06076 85213-2 - 2001 Cd Re-issue, Remastered, w/bonus tracks & 12 page booklet.
  • Another Perfect Day - 06076 85213-2 - 2001 CD Re-issue, Remastered, w/bonus tracks & 12 page booklet.
  • Another Perfect Day - 06076 85213-2 - (Date??) CD Re-issue, Remastered, w/bonus trackls & 12 page booklet. Unofficial release from Russia. (pirate of US release)
  • Orgasmatron - 06076 85216-2 - 2001 CD Re-issue, Remastered w/bonus tracks.
  • Rock and Roll - 06076 85217-2 - 2001 CD Re-issue, Remastered, w/bonus tracks.
  • Rock and Roll - 06076 85217-2 - 2011 CD Re-issue, Remastered, w/bonus tracks. Unofficial release from Russia.
  • No Sleep At All - 06076 85220-2 - 2001 CD Re-issue, Remastered, w/bonus tracks.
  • Hammered - 06076 85229-2 - 2002 CD. US.
  • Hammered - BG2 85229 - 2002 CD Columbia House Record Club Edition, Canada.
  • Hammered - BG2 85229 - 2002 CD Columbia House Record Club Edition, US.
  • Hammered - 06076 85229 - (Date??) CD Repress.
  • Inferno - 06076 85241-2 - 2004 CD, Canada.
  • Inferno - 06076 85241-2 2004 CD, US.
  • The Best of - MISDD002 - 2000 2XCD Compilation w/16 page booklet. UK
  • The Best of - BG2 85201 - 2000 2XCD Compilation, Columbia House Record Club Edition, Canada.
  • The Best of - MISDD002 - 2000 2XCD Compilation Remastered, w/16 page booklet. UK.
  • The Best of - 06076 85201-2 - 2000 2XCD Compilation Remastered, US.
  • The Best of - 06076 85201-2 D238201 - 2000 2XCD Compilation Remastered BMG Record Club Edition. US.
  • The Best of - MISDD002 - 2000 2XCD Compilation, Remastered in Slipcase. UK.
  • The Best of - MISLP002 - 2000 3XLP/1X7" Compilation. Numbered.UK
  • The Best of - MISDD002 - 2001 2XCD Compilation Remastered. Unofficial release from Russia.
Metal-is Exclusive 2 CD Compilation

Metal-is Exclusive 3 LP w/7" Compilation



Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Re-Issue Labels No.2 of an 8 Part Series: Earmark Records

A large number of labels have contributed re-issues throughout the years, Earmark, Metal Is, Sanctuary, Get Back, Castle, Devil's Jukebox, Drastic Plastic Cleopatra, even Universal. This is Part Two of a series aimed at noting and cataloging these labels output.


Italian Label Earmark is a joint venture between Sanctuary Records Group, and Get Back of Italy. Producing 180 gram re-issues with artwork that has garnered mixed reviews (I've read reviews of Black Sabbath releases with the art being simply reproduced from Castel re-issues). In addition, sound quality has also recieved mixed reviews, with some saying that the mastering, which is from digital sources, has in some cases, resulted in a quieter reproduction. Earmark began production in the 1990's.

They also carry an extensive catalog much like a lot of other re-issue labels, (they tend to focus on metal, punk, etc.) and I myself, have purchased quite a few of them from the likes of Motorhead, Venom, Black Sabbath, and the Damned and The New York Dolls. Even Diamond head.
With the Motorhead catalog, their issues tend to be mostly Gatefold 180 gram editions, packaged in their own protective re-closable thick plastic sleeves (as is with all Earmark releases). Unlike Back on Black, Earmark has released re-issues of 7" and 10" records, and even produced some exclusive boxed sets and compilations.

Most releases have also been issued at the same time with a Picture Disc version, usually a joined release between Earmark and Get Back Records.

Catalog of Earmark Motorhead Releases:
(All releases packaged in re-closable thick plastic sleeve with sticker on front)
  • Bomber - 41016 - 1996 Gatefold, 180 gram LP.
  • Bomber - 41016 - 2004 Ltd. Reperess, Gatefold, 180 gram Blue vinyl.
  • Bomber - 41016P - 2004 Pic. Disc, Ltd. to 750 copies.
  • Overkill - 41010 - 1996 LP Clear Green vinyl.
  • Overkill - 41010 - 2003 Gatefold, 180 gram vinyl.
  • Overkill - 41010P - 2003 Pic. Disc (unknown if limited)
  • Ace of Spades - 41003 - 2003 Gatefold, 180 gram vinyl.
  • Ace of Spades - 41003 - 2003 Gatefold, 180 gram ob Red Translucent vinyl.
  • Ace of Spades - 41003P - 2003 Pic. Disc (unknown if limited)
  • Motorhead/Girlschool - St. Valentines Day Massacre - 41020 - 2003 10" EP 331/3 RPM
  • Motorhead/Girlschool - St. Valentines Day Massacre - 41020P - 2003 10" Pic Disc
  • Ace of Spades - 41003 - 2003 Gatefold, 180 gram vinyl. Repress.
  • No Sleep 'til Hammersmith - 41008 - 2001 Gatefold, 180 gram vinyl.
  • No Sleep 'til Hammersmith - 41008 - 2001 Pic. Disc (unknown if limited)
  • No Sleep 'til Hammersmith - 641008 - 2004 Gatefold, 180 gram Clear vinyl. Repress.
  • Iron Fist - 41017 - 2003 Gatefold, 180 gram vinyl.
  • Iron Fist - 41017P - 2003 Pic. Disc (unknown if limited)
  • Another Perfect Day - 41049 - 2004 Gatefold, 2XLP (1 LP S-sided w/3 bonus tracks) 180 gram vinyl.
  • Orgasmatron - 41029 - 2004 Gatefold, 180 gram vinyl.
  • Orgasmatron - 41029P - 2004 Pic. Disc (unkonwn if limited)
  • Rock and Roll - 41030 - 2004 Gatefold, 180 gram vinyl.
  • Rock and Roll - 41030P - 2004 Pic. Disc (unknown if limited)
  • No Sleep At All - 41035 - 2004 Gatefold, 180 gram vinyl.
  • No Remorse - 41021 - 1996 2XLP Ltd. Edition "Leather" cover, on 180 gram Gold vinyl. 1000 copies.
  • No Remorse - 41036 - 2004 2XLP in normal cover with inner sleeves, 180 gram vinyl.
  • No Remorse - 41021 - 2004 2XLP Ltd. 20 Year Anniversarry Edition with "Leather" cover, on 180 gram Blac vinyl. 1000 copies.
  • England - 41023 - 2004 Ltd. Edition 3XLP Box Set featuring Motorhead's first three Bronze albums on coloured vinyl. To commemorate original limited edition pressings, 1979's Overkill and Bomber have been pressed on Green and Blue respectively, while 1980's Ace of Spades has been pressed on Gold vinyl to commemorate the Gold Disc Award pressing. 1000 copies.
  • England - 41023B - 2005 Ltd. 3XLP Boxed set with Overkill, Bomber, & Ace of Spades on 180 gram Black vinyl. Repress.
  • England - 41023 - 2005 Ltd. 3XLP Boxed set with Overkill, Bomber, & Ace of Spades on 180 gram Green, Blue, & Red vinyl respectively.
  • Born to Loose, Live to Win - 41032 - 2004 7X vinyl 7" 45 RPM Boxed set with reproductions of the first 7 Motorhead singles (with reproduction covers). Limited to 1500 Copies, with every 500 alternating between one of three different covers for "No Class."










Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Re-Issue Labels # 1 of an 8 Part Series: Back On Black Records

A large number of labels have contributed re-issues throughout the years, Earmark, Metal Is, Sanctuary, Get Back, Castle, Devil's Jukebox, Drastic Plastic Cleopatra, even Universal. This is Part One of a series aimed at noting and cataloging these labels output.


The U.K.'s Back on Black (not to be confused with Universal's re-issue series "Back To Black") says it's the "Home of Classic Metal Vinyl" and boasts "Our releases are pressed on exquisite, heavy weight vinyl to produce the very best in sound quality with a mesmerizing tactile feel that makes them a pleasure to feel."

 "Beautiful vinyl colours are carefully chosen to compliment the artwork, with some releases in a variety of colours for the dedicated collector. Many trleases are double, or even triple LP's!"


There's no doubt Back on Black's catalog of re-issued metal LP's is, at the very least impressive, with a majority of it's titles on various colored vinyl (for the first time for that particular release), and many of them re-issues as double, even triple LP sets.

And their extensive catalog includes a host of Motorhead classics as well, with even more being produced every year. Here, I will attempt to catalog the extent of Back on Black's Motorhead output.
I'm not sure as to the cronological order of each release, so I will list them in the cronology of Motorheads catalog up to, and including this years (2017) releases so far.

You can check out Back on Black for yourself right HERE
  • Motorhead - BOBV159LP - 2009 2XLP Ltd. Gatefold, available on 180 gram Black, Grey, or Clear vinyl in gatefold sleeve with the band's detailed early history and photos. 1000 copies each. (3 versios)
  • Motorhead - BOBV159LP - 2XLP Repress, Ltd. Deluxe, Gatefold, on 180 gram White Vinyl, 1000 copies for Record Store Day, 2014
  • Bomber - BOBV113LP - 2008 2XLP, Ltd. Gatefold, available on 180 gram Clear, Red, or Violet/Red (1 ea.) vinyl. (3 versions)
  • Bomber - BOBV113LP - 2XLP 2013 Repress, Ltd, Gatefold, on 180 gram transparent purple vinyl available for Record Store Day, 2013. (Not delivered until May due to pressing delays)
  • Overkill - BOBV112LP - 2008 Ltd. 3XLP - Housed in a Tri-Fold picture sleeve, contains 19 bonus recordings including alternate versions, B-sides, & more. Pressed on 180 gram Green, Yellow, & Red vinyl.
  • Overkill - BOBV266LP - 2010 Ltd. Gatefold, 180 gram edition.
  • Overkill - BOBV266LP - 2010 Ltd. Gatefold, 180 gram, Blue vinyl.
  • Overkill - BOBV266LPLTD - 2013 Ltd. Gatefold, 180 gram vinyl Blue with Green, Yellow, & White speckles. Available for Record Store Day 2013.
  • On Parole - BOBV166LP - 2009 Ltd. Gatefold, available on 180 gram Transparent Red, White, or Clear vinyl (3 versios)
  • Ace of Spades - BOBV111LP - 2008 Ltd. 3XLP - Housed in a Tri-Fold picture sleeve, with 15 bonus recordings including alternate versions, B-sides, & more, pressed on 180 gram Yellow, Black, & Blue vinyl.
  • Ace of Spades - BOB111VLP - 2008 Ltd. 3XLP - Housed in a Tri-Fold picture sleeve, with 15 bonus recordings including alternate versions, B-sides, & more, pressed on 180 gram Clear Vinyl.
  • What's Word's Worth? - BOBV160LP - Date Unknown, Gatefold 180 gram re-issue on Black vinyl.
  • What's Word's Worth? - BOBV160LP - 2009 Ltd. edition 180 gram Clear vinyl LP. 1000 copies.
  • What's Word's Worth? - BOBV160LP - 2014 Ltd edition 180 gram Red vinyl LP, released on Record Store Day, 2014.
  • No Sleep 'til Hammersmith - BOBV265LP/Universal-177619 - 2011 Ltd. Gatefold, 180 gram Yellow vinyl.
  • Iron Fist - BOBV110LP - 2008 Ltd. 3XLP - Housed in Tri-Fold picture sleeve, contains 15 bonus recordings including alternate versions, B-sides, & more. Pressed on 180 gram Red, Blue, & Black vinyl.
  • Orgasmatron - BOBV109LP - 2008 Ltd. 3XLP - House in a Tri-Fold picture sleeve , contains alternative versions, B-sides, and 11 tracks from: "The Kerrang Wooargh Weekender, Live From Caister, Great Yarmouth, Sat. 13 October, 1984."
  • 1916 - BOBV319LP - 2012 Ltd, Gatefold Ltd. 180 gram Clear vinyl.
  • 1916 - BOBV319LP - 2012 Gatefold re-issue, 180 gram Black vinyl.
  • 1916 - BOBV319LP - 2016 Gatefold Ltd. repress on 180 gram White vinyl, 1000 copies.
  • March or Die - BOBV320LP - 2012, Gatefold 180 gram re-issue, Black vinyl.
  • March or Die - BOBV320LP - 2012, Ltd. Gatefold 180 gram, White vinyl.
  • BBC Live & In Session - BOBV108LP - 2008 2XLP Gatefold on 180 gram vinyl, available on Black, Blue Clear, Clear, Red Clear, & White vinyl. **
  • BBC Live & In Session - BOBV108LP - 2008 2XLP Gatefold Repress on 180 gram Black, Red Clear, Clear, & White vinyl. **
** To date, Back on Black is the only label to issue this release on vinyl.

Record Store Day: 2017
This year for RSD, Back on Black will release a 3 LP Boxed Set version of 
the self-titled first Motorhead album, with dics 2 consisting of "What's Word's Worth?, 
and another disc of extra bounus tracks. All on Clear vinyl.

Available as well, seperately, are Picture Disc versions of " Motorhead", and "What's Words Worth?"




Monday, April 10, 2017

"Clean Your Clock" Sterling Silver Edition - Nuclear Blast Exclusive

Nuclear Blast is churning a few Exclusive bundles of "Clean Your Clock", 
CD & DVD, CD & Blu-Ray, and the Ultimate
"Sterling Silver Edition Boxed Set"


It's virtually the same as last years set, but with exclusive cover art.


The limited silver edition deluxe box set comes with: 
2XLP on Silver/Grey Vinyl,
(w/pop-up diarama)
CD,
DVD,
Download Card, 
Replica poster from the gig,
Silver pin laser engraved with a serial number,
Strictly Limited to 800 units with sterling silver pin worldwide.

200.00 euros
Available at:

Sunday, April 9, 2017

2016 Exclusive Cleopatra Overkill 7" Single - Cleopatra Bandcamp


"Super" Deluxe Limited Edition 7" Vinyl pressing of "Overkill" performed by
Lemmy, Phil, and Mikki on side A, and an etching of the "Warpig" on side B.
Available in eight different colors:
Red, Black, White, Blue, Green, Silver, Purple, & Gold in a microfiber bag with a 
numbered C.O.A. Includes Bandcamp Download


It appears to be a re-packaged third press for the Cleopatra 
"Overkill" b/w "Tie Your Mother Down" single 
released in 2007. (sans B-Side)
(1st press Red - 300 copies, Translucent Blue - 500 copies. 2nd press Green - 500 copies)

2007 Edition

2016 Editions


Also available from the Cleopatra Bandcamp site:


"Live to Win" Book
220 page 9.5 X 11.7 Hardcover art book with silver guilding on the page
corners, including Rare Early Pic, and information by "Official Biographer"
Alan Burridge. 
$33 USD



Lemmy
"Born to Loose, Live to Win"
Limitied Edition 6-song Vinyl release of 500 on Red or White vinyl.
It's a compilation of songs with Lemmy and a collection of guest guitarists such as
Jake E. Lee, Ted Nugent, Scott Ian, & Ritchie Kotzen, and has a track by 
Headcat, and Motorhead doing "Train Kept A Rollin' (Live 1978)
Also available as a clear vinyl edition with clear packaging
and silkscreened artwork. 
$35 USD


The Head Cat
"Rock 'N' Roll Riot on the Sunset Strip" Live Album
with Limited Edition Clear vinyl in "old school" chip board jacket with
silkscreened artwork, or Digipack (Digipack is sold out)
Both come wit hBandcamp Download/Streaming




The Head Cat "Fools Paradise" LP
(White Vinyl)
$22 USD



Motorhead
"England 1978" LP
Another version of The Roundhouse Recordings

Link here to:
Cleopatra Records at Bandcamp