The 40th-anniverasary edition of MOTÖRHEAD’s classic album “Orgasmatron” will be made available on November 6 via BMG.
Next up in the 40th-anniversary celebration, “Orgasmatron” shifts into top gear with “Built For Speed”, the second single from Cameron Webb’s brand-new remix of the whole album, created from the original multi-tracks. A full-throttle MOTÖRHEAD classic and live staple, “Built For Speed” does exactly what it says on the tin: huge riffs, Lemmy’s unmistakable bass and vocals, and a relentless charge from start to finish.
Originally released in 1986, “Orgasmatron” featured the lineup of Lemmy, Phil Campbell, Würzel and Pete Gill. It marked a new chapter for the band, pushing further into heavier territory while retaining the speed, aggression and raw energy that had defined MOTÖRHEAD from the beginning.
The album’s production was the subject of much discussion among the band and their fans, but beneath it was a formidable collection of songs. “Orgasmatron”, “Deaf Forever” and “Built For Speed” became key parts of the MOTÖRHEAD live repertoire, while the album’s combination of hard rock, heavy metal and punk influences gave it a character all of its own. Four decades on, “Orgasmatron” has taken its place as one of the most distinctive and respected records in the MOTÖRHEAD catalogue.
Now, 40 years after its original release, “Orgasmatron” is revisited in a new anniversary edition that explores both the album itself and the story behind its creation. The original studio recordings have been remastered for the anniversary and cut at half speed from the original tapes, while longtime MOTÖRHEAD collaborator Cameron Webb has created a brand-new remix and remaster from the original stems.
