There are some albums that age gracefully.
Then there are Motörhead albums… which age like a tattooed biker smashing through a pub wall on a flaming motorbike while holding a bottle of Jack Daniel’s 🍺🔥
And now, metal history is getting the deluxe treatment as legendary British rock monsters Motörhead have officially announced a massive 20th anniversary edition of their 2006 wrecking ball of an album, Kiss Of Death.
That’s right, butt. Twenty years since Lemmy and the lads delivered one of the nastiest, loudest and most criminally underrated albums in the Motörhead catalogue — and it still hits harder than a Download Festival circle pit after six pints of warm cider 😈
⚡ The Album That Proved Motörhead Never Slowed Down
By the time Kiss Of Death landed back in 2006, most bands from Motörhead’s era had already mellowed out, started releasing orchestral albums, or disappeared into the “heritage act” category.
Not Motörhead.
Nah mun — they doubled down on the chaos.
The album came roaring out of the speakers with snarling riffs, filthy basslines, and Lemmy’s unmistakable whisky-soaked battle cry sounding as dangerous as ever. No trends. No compromises. Just pure, unapologetic rock ’n’ roll violence 🔊💥
Tracks like:
- “Sucker”
- “Christine”
- “Kingdom Of The Worm”
- “Be My Baby”
- “Triggered”
- “God Was Never On Your Side”
…reminded the world that Motörhead weren’t interested in nostalgia. They were still out there blowing the doors off venues while younger bands struggled to keep up.
And honestly? “God Was Never On Your Side” remains one of the most emotional and haunting songs Lemmy ever wrote. Absolute goosebumps every single time.
💿 What’s Included In The 20th Anniversary Edition?
The newly announced anniversary release is shaping up to be an absolute must-own for collectors, diehard fans, and anyone whose neighbours already hate them 🤘
Fans can expect:
- Newly remastered audio 🔥
- Rare and unreleased material 🎸
- Live recordings from the era 🎤
- Deluxe packaging and expanded artwork 📦
- Exclusive archive content and liner notes 📚
Translation: your wallet’s about to take a powerbomb through the merch table.
🍺 Lemmy’s Legacy Still Towers Over Rock Music
Even years after his passing, Lemmy still feels larger than life.
The man wasn’t just a frontman — he was rock ’n’ roll.
A gravel-voiced outlaw philosopher armed with a Rickenbacker bass, cowboy boots, and enough charisma to power the National Grid.
Motörhead records don’t sound polished.
They don’t sound safe.
They sound dangerous.
Like:
- speeding through Welsh valleys at midnight 🌧️
- tinnitus after standing too close to the amps 🔊
- denim jackets soaked in beer 🍺
- festival mud mixed with cigarette smoke and adrenaline 😈
And that’s exactly why fans still worship this band today.
🤘 Why Kiss Of Death Still Matters
Some Motörhead albums get talked about constantly — Ace Of Spades, Overkill, Bomber — but Kiss Of Death deserves its flowers too.
It captured a band still firing on all cylinders decades into their career. No burnout. No coasting. Just raw power and swagger from one of the greatest heavy bands ever assembled.
In many ways, it’s one of the last classic Motörhead records before the final chapter of the band’s legendary run.
And now a whole new generation of rock fans gets to discover just how ridiculously good it really was.
🔥 The Riff Report Verdict
This anniversary edition isn’t just a reissue.
It’s a reminder.
A reminder that loud music still matters.
That riffs still matter.
That attitude still matters.
And nobody embodied all three better than Motörhead.
So crank the volume until the windows rattle, annoy the neighbours, grab a drink, and salute one of the loudest bands to ever stomp across planet Earth 🌍💀
Because Motörhead wasn’t just a band.
Motörhead was a way of life.
LONG LIVE LEMMY 🤘🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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