Motörhead Killed By Deaf: A Punk Tribute Album Out October 31, 2025 via BMG Recordings

September 14, 2025 rocknews

Punk Royalty Unite for Motörhead 50th Anniversary Tribute with Rancid, Pennywise, and Unreleased Damned Collab

Motörhead, the godfathers of heavy metal, are honored with Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead, a raucous compilation celebrating their 50th anniversary, out October 31, 2025, via BMG Recordings. This punk tribute album features 14 blistering covers from punk’s finest—Rancid, Pennywise, The Bronx, GBH, FEAR, and more—proving Lemmy’s band was always punk at heart. The highlight? A previously unreleased 2002 collab with The Damned on “Neat Neat Neat”, where Lemmy trades vocals with Dave Vanian. Pre-order now at motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeaf and crank up the rebellion!

Killed By Deaf: Punk’s Love Letter to Motörhead

As Lemmy said, “The punks loved us… a lot of kids thought we were a punk band.” This tribute album captures that spirit, bridging metal and punk with tracks from Motörhead‘s catalog. From Pennywise’s “Ace of Spades” to Rancid’s “Sex & Death,” it’s a fist-pumping nod to the band’s influence on post-Sex Pistols punk. The Damned collab, recorded during shared bills, is a blistering gem—Lemmy’s bass thunders alongside Rat Scabies’s drums. Available on vinyl, CD, and digital, it’s a must-have for fans of both worlds.

Full Tracklist and Standout Covers

The 14-track tribute lineup showcases punk’s diversity:

Pennywise – Ace of Spades
Rancid – Sex & Death
The Bronx – Over The Top
Lagwagon – Rock ‘N’ Roll
FEAR – The Chase Is Better Than The Catch
GBH – Bomber
Murphy’s Law – Stay Clean
Slaughterhouse – Love Me Like A Reptile
The Casualties – The Hammer
Anti-Nowhere League – Born To Raise Hell
Love Canal – Voices In The Sky
Soldiers Of Destruction – Overkill
Wisdom In Chains – Iron Fist
Motörhead & The Damned – Neat Neat Neat

Lagwagon’s “Rock ‘N’ Roll” amps up the energy, while FEAR’s “The Chase Is Better Than The Catch” delivers Lee Ving’s snarling vocals. The Damned track, unearthed from 2002 sessions, is a fan holy grail.

Motörhead’s Punk Legacy

Motörhead blurred lines from day one, covering Sex Pistols’ “God Save the Queen” on We Are Motörhead and writing “R.A.M.O.N.E.S.” for the Ramones. Lemmy’s brief stint with The Damned (as The Doomed) sealed their bond. Honored in the Punk Rock Museum, their influence on punk’s second wave is undeniable. This tribute album champions underdogs, as Motörhead always did.

Pre-Order and Fan Buzz

Pre-order at motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeaf for vinyl, CD, or digital. Stream Motörhead classics on Spotify or Apple Music to prep. Follow @officialmotors for updates!