Founder, sole constant member, vocalist, bassist, songwriter, and living
legend Lemmy Kilmister has given author Jake Brown unprecedented
behind-the-scenes access into the writing and recording of the band's 26
albumsMotorhead has always been a band whose reputation for the rock 'n'
roll lifestyle precedes them, but along the way they have also
accumulated an impressive, Grammy-winning catalog ofclassic songsand for
the first time their creation is explored via exclusive interviews in
this authorized account of the band in the studio. From unpromising
beginnings, voted one of the worst bands in the world and close to
giving up, Motorhead proved themselves to be endlessly creative and have
gone to enjoy phenomenal success. Well into their fourth decade,
theyshowing no sign of slowing down, and they have inspired generations
of multiplatinum metal offspring with a sound as instantly recognizable
as it is uncompromising. Fans of Motorhead can even live outtheir own
hard-rocking fantasies by playing as Lemmy in "Guitar Hero." Together
with insight from fellow band members, crew, and producers, here areall
the stories behind such classic albums as "Ace of Spades," "Bomber," and
"Overkill.""
