Faster Pussycat Roar Back with New Single ‘Motorbike’ – Out May 16, 2025
Legendary hard rock icons Faster Pussycat are back with their electrifying new single ‘Motorbike,’ set to drop on May 16, 2025. This high-octane track, drenched in the band’s signature sleaze and swagger, is now available for digital pre-save on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Fans can also pre-order a limited edition 7-inch “Pussycat Purple” vinyl, featuring an exclusive, grease-soaked cover of INXS’s “Don’t Change” as the B-side.
‘Motorbike’: A Wild Ride of Sex, Rock, and Rebellion
‘Motorbike’ is a turbo-charged anthem that captures the raw, unapologetic spirit of Faster Pussycat’s late-’80s Hollywood heyday. With roaring riffs, pounding drums, and frontman Taime Downe’s unmistakable snarl, the track is a love letter to the fast life—motorcycles, rock ‘n’ roll, and everything in between.
“Sex, rock, and motorcycles! The lyrics are tongue-in-cheek—you can take them however you want,” says Taime Downe, the band’s founder and fearless leader. “I started writing ‘Motorbike’ a decade ago, but the pandemic slowed things down. We recorded it a few times, and now it’s finally perfect.”
This isn’t just a single—it’s a statement. Faster Pussycat are as vital and rebellious as ever, proving they’ve still got the grit to dominate the hard rock scene in 2025.
Limited Edition Vinyl: A Collector’s Dream
For vinyl enthusiasts and diehard fans, the ‘Motorbike’ 7-inch vinyl is a must-have. Pressed on vibrant “Pussycat Purple” wax, this limited edition release includes a collectible signed version by Taime Downe, available exclusively at . The B-side features a ferocious cover of INXS’s “Don’t Change,” reimagined with Faster Pussycat’s punk-infused edge.
“I’ve been an INXS fan forever,” Downe shares. “I even partied with Michael Hutchence, Iggy Pop, and Debbie Harry after an awards show—a night I’ll never forget. ‘Don’t Change’ is one of their best, and we’ve been playing it live for years, especially in Australia. Our version is INXS meets the Sex Pistols, Faster Pussycat style.”
Pre-order your vinyl now to secure this exclusive release before it sells out. Shipping begins May 16, 2025.
Faster Pussycat: 40 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll Defiance
Hailing from the gritty depths of Hollywood’s Sunset Strip, Faster Pussycat stormed the ‘80s rock scene with a sound that was neither glam nor punk but a blistering fusion of both. Their self-titled debut album (1987) delivered instant classics like “Babylon,” “Bathroom Wall,” and “Cathouse,” while their follow-up, Wake Me When It’s Over (1989), spawned the radio hit “House of Pain” and fan favorites “Poison Ivy” and “Where There’s a Whip There’s a Way.”
With over two million records sold worldwide, Faster Pussycat have always marched to their own beat, defying mainstream trends and staying true to their underground roots. For Taime Downe, the band’s greatest achievement is their longevity:
“The only number that matters to me is 40. Four decades later, Faster Pussycat are still rocking, and it feels as fresh as it did in 1986.”
‘Motorbike’ and ‘Don’t Change’ are proof that the band’s fire burns brighter than ever.
How to Get ‘Motorbike’ and Stay Connected
- Pre-Save ‘Motorbike’: Available now on , , and all major platforms.
- Pre-Order the Vinyl: Grab theਮ
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As Taime Downe sings on ‘Motorbike,’ “Hold on tight and enjoy the ride!” Don’t miss Faster Pussycat’s triumphant return.
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