Overview

• Motörhead's 'The Manticore Tapes,' recorded during the band's first studio session in August 1976, will be released on June 27, 2025, and is now available for pre-order.
• The album showcases the early work of the classic lineup of Lemmy Kilmister, 'Fast' Eddie Clarke, and Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor, marking a pivotal moment in the band's evolution.
• The release includes 11 previously unheard tracks, alternate takes, and instrumentals, as well as a deluxe edition featuring live performances from 1977 in Birmingham.
• The first single, a raw version of 'Motörhead,' highlights the band's punk-leaning sound before their signature heavy metal style fully emerged.
• The recordings were restored by longtime collaborator Cameron Webb and mastered by Andrew Alekel, preserving this foundational moment in Motörhead's history.