Motörhead – The Wörld Is Yours (2010)
Album Overview
The Wörld Is Yours is the twentieth studio album by iconic British heavy metal band Motörhead, released on 13 October 2010 via SPV/Steamhammer.
The album delivers classic Motörhead heavy metal with fast riffs, pounding drums, and Lemmy’s gravelly vocals, reaffirming the trio’s relevance more than 35 years into their career. It features the classic lineup of Lemmy, Phil Campbell, and Mikkey Dee, producing one of the band’s most cohesive albums in the 2010s.
Background and Recording
Lineup:
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Lemmy Kilmister – bass, vocals
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Phil Campbell – guitar
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Mikkey Dee – drums
Produced by Cameron Webb, the album was recorded at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. The focus was to capture the raw energy of Motörhead while keeping production modern and clear. Lemmy described it as “a straightforward, no-nonsense heavy metal record”.
Tracklist
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Born to Raise Hell
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I Know How to Die
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Devils in My Head
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Music
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Out of the Sun
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Time Is Right
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In the Black
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Fight
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The Thousand Names of God
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King of Kings
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Brother of Man
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Heartbreaker
Notable Songs
Born to Raise Hell
The album opener and a collaboration with W.A.S.P.’s Blackie Lawless, this track is a high-energy anthem perfect for live shows.
Devils in My Head
A fast-paced track with aggressive riffs and Lemmy’s signature vocal style.
Out of the Sun
Combines melodic hooks with classic Motörhead heaviness, showcasing the band’s versatility.
I Know How to Die
A gritty, riff-driven song that emphasizes the trio’s tight musicianship.
Cover Art
Designed by Joe Petagno, the cover features Snaggletooth, the iconic Motörhead mascot, front and center against a fiery globe backdrop. The artwork emphasizes the album’s title, suggesting that the world belongs to Motörhead and their brand of heavy metal.
Fun Facts
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The Wörld Is Yours was Motörhead’s 20th studio album, marking a milestone in their prolific career.
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The album features collaborations with notable artists, such as Blackie Lawless on the title track.
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Lemmy described the record as a return to pure Motörhead sound, fast and aggressive without overproduction.
Trivia
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Tracks like Born to Raise Hell and Devils in My Head became staples in live shows during the 2010–2011 tours.
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The album was praised for its tight production while retaining the band’s raw energy.
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Mikkey Dee’s drumming and Phil Campbell’s guitar work are tight and precise, contributing to the album’s overall punch.
Did You Know?
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Snaggletooth, featured on the cover, has been a consistent visual symbol of Motörhead since 1977.
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The Wörld Is Yours was one of Lemmy’s last albums recorded with the classic lineup before his health began affecting touring and recording.
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The title emphasizes Lemmy’s playful arrogance and confidence, a theme recurring throughout Motörhead’s career.
Cultural Legacy
The Wörld Is Yours demonstrates that Motörhead could still deliver high-energy, uncompromising heavy metal decades into their career. The album reinforces the band’s status as heavy metal legends and showcases the strength and chemistry of the classic trio lineup.
It is celebrated as one of the strongest late-career albums in Motörhead’s extensive discography, combining classic aggression with modern production.
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