R.I.P. to the original Motorhead crew. Motorhead have a lot of covers that feature the classic Snaggletooth mascot, sometimes with small differences. There’s a lot to look at and talk about.
1. Motörhead — Motörhead
Classic.
Probably one of the most recognisable covers in metal history. Small bit of trivia: the original artwork actually had a tiny swastika on the spike in the middle of the head.
2. Motörhead — Overkill
Honestly this artwork might even be better than the debut. The only reason it sits at number two is because the first cover is just more iconic.
3. Motörhead — Another Perfect Day
Perfect. Yeah, that pun was intentional.
4. Motörhead — Orgasmatron
It’s literally a Snaggletooth train.
What more do you need to say.
5. Motörhead — Inferno
Yeah it’s basically a normal Snaggletooth again.
But the three-face design makes it look pretty cool.
6. Motörhead — Sacrifice
This cover looks like a full scene straight out of hell.
And if you look closely the tongue and throat imagery gets… interesting.
7. Motörhead — We Are Motörhead
Snaggletooth as the grim reaper standing on a battlefield.
Simple idea but pretty clever.
8. Motörhead — Snake Bite Love
It’s a Snaggletooth snake.
That’s basically the whole concept.
9. Motörhead — Ace of Spades
Legendary album cover, even though it’s really just the three band members dressed like outlaws.
10. Motörhead — Rock ’N’ Roll
Not sure why, but this one always felt a bit creepy to me.
11. Motörhead — Kiss of Death
The weapons and background details are pretty cool.
But honestly the artwork inside the booklet is even better.
12. Motörhead — Aftershock
Dark and pretty intense looking.
Feels like the aftermath of a massive battle, which fits the title.
13. Motörhead — Bomber
Fun concept with the warplane.
Still not quite as strong as the covers ranked above it.
14. Motörhead — Iron Fist
A bit plain compared to others.
15. Motörhead — 1916
This one had huge potential.
It’s about World War I, which could’ve made for an incredible cover.
16. Motörhead — The World Is Yours
Could probably be called unoriginal.
At least the world imagery in the background gives it something extra.
17. Motörhead — Bastards
Another one that borders on unoriginal, though the spade detail behind the skull saves it slightly.
18. Motörhead — March or Die
Pretty generic cover.
Still, the album itself isn’t as bad as people often say.
19. Motörhead — Motörizer
Another fairly standard design.
Kind of like the album title itself.
Though “Rock Out” is a great track.
20. Motörhead — Bad Magic
Another simple Snaggletooth cover.
“TIll the End” is the only track that genuinely got an emotional reaction out of me.
21. Motörhead — Hammered
Very basic artwork.
Kind of like the album itself.
22. Motörhead — Overnight Sensation
Pretty ugly cover honestly.
But at least it’s original.
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