iron fist

By the time Iron Fist was released in 1982, Motörmania was at an all time high. Their live album No Sleep Til Hammersmith had just claimed the number one spot on the UK album charts, and the band recorded this album riding a wave of euphoria (but also fear that they would not be able to live up to their own Motörmyth). In an attempt to outdo their previous success, the Iron Fist tour featured one of the most elaborate live shows ever-with the entire stage descending from the ceiling, at the beginning of each concert. While Iron Fist still packs a ferocious iron-clad punch, it also represents the end of an era. It was Motörhead's 7th album and would be the last ever to feature the classic Lemmy, Fast Eddie and Philthy Phil line-up.