Inferno

by Motoerhead

Overview

Like AC/DC, Motoerhead rarely stray from their niche, crafting reliable records from a punk metal template that began in 1977 with their self-titled debut. Inferno is no exception, as the sum of its parts does little to deviate from the formula. Opening with the blistering "Terminal Show" -- marking the first of two appearances by guitar legend Steve Vai -- Lemmy, Philip, and Mikkey burn through 12 raucous blues-rock fist-pumpers with the energy of a trio of wily twentysomethings. Lemmy's gruff vocal style is ageless; as "f*ck you" now as it was on "Ace of Spades." All of the classic Motoerhead themes are present; there's sticking-it-to-the-man ("Life's a Bitch"), murder and death ("Smiling Like a Killer"), and sex (the surprise back porch acoustic jam "Whorehouse Blues"). For a band as seasoned as Motoerhead, churning out the same record over and over again isn't that big of a deal, as their skillful execution is more than equal to the material, but it would be cool to introduce a dark horse now and then. Inferno won't win over any new fans, but the group's legions of supporters will happily pick out their four or five favorite tracks and wait for the next installment. ~ James Christopher Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	04/14/2023
Label:	Bmg / Bmg Rights Management / Wea
UPC:	4050538826098
Rank:	38332

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Motoerhead   Primary Artist
Steve Vai   Guest Artist,Guitar,Soloist
Lemmy Kilmister   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Harmonica,Handwriting,Guitar (Bass),Guitar (Acoustic)
Mikkey Dee   Drums
Curtis Mathewson   Strings
Phil Campbell   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Sergio Chavez   Engineer,Assistant
Lemmy Kilmister   Composer,Sketches,Group Member
Robert John   Photography
Jim Voxx   Composer
Mikkey Dee   Composer,Group Member
Motoerhead   Composer
Cameron Webb   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Kevin Bartley   Mastering,Mastering Engineer
Chris Rakestraw   Engineer
George Gumbs   Assistant
Steffan Chirazi   Creative Director
Shawn Bathe   Photography
Bob Koszela   Engineer
Phil Campbell   Composer,Group Member
Mark Abramson   Design,Art Direction
Ian Kilmister   Composer
Nina Schulz   Composer