Motorhead Proves the World is Still Theirs

Legendary rockers Motorhead have been up to quite a bit as of late. The long-awaited Lemmy movie has been screened in theaters across the world and will be available to own late February 2011. The band is also doing a month long North American tour in support of their bombastic new album “The World is Yours.”

The album is nothing new for young and old fans alike, sticking to their gritty, raunchy, tried and true formula. Lemmy belts out hooks in songs like “I Know How to Die,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Outlaw” in a way that takes you back in time. His vocals are ferocious on the haunting track “Brotherhood of Man.” Guitarist Phil Campbell sounds great as usual with his fast licks and killer tone, which is displayed well in “Get Back in Line.” Mikkey Dee sounds just as good as he did with King Diamond on the whole bloody thing, which adds to why he’s such an underrated drummer.

The songs have plenty of the sex, drugsand rock and roll attitude Motorhead have always been known for. Tunes like “Devils in My Head,” which features a great solo, “I Know What You Need” and “Bye Bye, Bitch, Bye Bye” are sure to be anthems at future shows. They have an old school vibe to them and surely would have sounded fine on “Overkill” and “Bomber.”

Another great thing is that the CD comes with a bonus DVD which features Motorhead’s set from Wacken 2008. The band roars through nothing but classics such as “Doctor Rock, Love Me Like a Reptile, Dancing On Your Grave”, and others, the way they are served best, live.

In short, The World is Yours is a great album, despite it not being one of their best. It isn’t a joke and you sure as hell don’t feel cheated when it’s over. When it comes to these bastards from England, they never disappoint. Lemmy and crew know what you want and continue to deliver with every release. “The World is Yours” proves once again why they are the loudest band on the planet.