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Motörhead’s Lost 1976 Recordings ‘The Manticore Tapes’ Announced for June Release

The restored album captures the classic lineup's first studio session and features early versions of iconic tracks, marking the band’s 50th anniversary.

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Overview

  • The Manticore Tapes, recorded in August 1976 at Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s Manticore Studio, will be released on June 27, 2025, in multiple formats.
  • The album includes 11 tracks with alternate takes, instrumentals, and early versions of songs from Motörhead’s debut and the 1979 album On Parole.
  • A deluxe edition features the live album Blitzkrieg on Birmingham ’77 and a previously unreleased 7-inch single with live recordings from Barbarella’s in 1977.
  • The recordings were restored by Cameron Webb and mastered by Andrew Alekel, showcasing the raw, formative sound of Lemmy, Phil Taylor, and Eddie Clarke.
  • The release is part of Motörhead’s 50th anniversary celebrations, which also include plans for a commemorative Lemmy Kilmister statue in his hometown.