Motörhead Unveils Long-Lost Album The Manticore Tapes Ahead of 50th Anniversary

In a thunderous announcement sure to electrify the global Motörhead fanbase, the band has confirmed the release of The Manticore Tapes, a never-before-heard studio album recorded in 1976, set to drop on June 27, 2025. This remarkable discovery arrives just in time for Motörhead’s 50th anniversary, breathing fresh life into the legacy of rock’s loudest and most rebellious band.

The Manticore Tapes was recorded during early sessions at Manticore Studios in London, capturing the raw, unfiltered energy of the original trio: Lemmy Kilmister, “Fast” Eddie Clarke, and Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor. Thought to be lost for decades, the tapes were recovered and remastered with careful attention to preserve the authentic grit and ferocity that defined the band’s sound.

Fans can expect blistering basslines, unrelenting drums, and Lemmy’s unmistakable growl in a tracklist of previously unheard songs, demos, and alternative takes from the earliest days of Motörhead’s career. The release will be available on digital platforms, CD, and a limited-edition vinyl pressing featuring exclusive artwork and liner notes written by close collaborators and friends of the band.

Phil Campbell, longtime Motörhead guitarist, called the release “a gift to the fans and a tribute to Lemmy’s unstoppable spirit.”

As part of the ongoing “Motörhead For Life” 50th anniversary celebration, The Manticore Tapes not only offers fans new music, but also reconnects them with the roots of the band’s legacy. With a decade having passed since Lemmy’s death, this release is a powerful reminder that Motörhead’s engine still roars—and always will.

For fans who thought they had heard it all, this is the news they’ve been waiting for: Motörhead is back from the vaults, louder than ever.