Iron Fist (album)

Iron Fist is the fifth studio album by the British heavy metal band Motörhead, released on 17 April 1982. It was the last album to feature the "classic" lineup of Lemmy Kilmister, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, and Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor.

The album was recorded at Morgan Studios in London in late 1981 and early 1982. It was produced by Eddie Clarke. While commercially successful, reaching number 4 in the UK Albums Chart, Iron Fist is generally considered a weaker effort compared to Motörhead's earlier albums like Ace of Spades and Overkill.

Lyrically, the album continues Motörhead's themes of war, violence, and hedonism. The title track, "Iron Fist," is one of Motörhead's signature songs and is often performed live.

The album's cover art depicts a gauntlet-clad fist, designed by Joe Petagno, a frequent collaborator with Motörhead on album artwork.

After the release of Iron Fist, Eddie Clarke left Motörhead due to disagreements with Lemmy over the band's direction and the choice of the band's next single. His departure marked a significant turning point in Motörhead's history.