Stagefright
Released: July 18th, 2005
Label: Steamhammer / SPV
Producer: Motorhead

Lemmy: bass, vocals
Phillip Campbell: guitars
Mikkey Dee: drums

DVD 1: Concert at Düsseldorf Philipshalle

  1. "Dr. Rock"
  2. "Stay Clean"
  3. "Shoot You in the Back"
  4. "Love Me Like a Reptile"
  5. "Killers"
  6. "Metropolis"
  7. "Over the Top"
  8. "No Class"
  9. "I Got Mine"
  10. "In the Name of Tragedy"
  11. "Dancing on Your Grave"
  12. "R.A.M.O.N.E.S"
  13. "Sacrifice"
  14. "Just 'cos You've Got the Power"
  15. "Going to Brazil"
  16. "Killed by Death"
  17. "Iron Fist"
  18. "Whorehouse Blues"
  19. "Ace of Spades"
  20. "Overkill"

DVD 2: Features

  1. L.A. Special
  2. Fans
  3. Making Of
  4. Testimonials
  5. We Are The Road Crew
  6. Slide Show
  7. The Backstage Rider
  8. "Overkill" High Definition Track (DVD ROM)
  9. "Life's a Bitch" - Realtone (DVD ROM)
  10. Motörhead Wallpapers (DVD ROM)
  11. L.A. Slideshow (DVD ROM)
  12. Discography (DVD ROM)
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If you're looking for some no-nonsense hard rock riffage, Motorhead - Stage Fright is your destination. The Teutonic power trio, who've been around for over 30 years, have a lean, muscular musical attack that clearly influenced not only heavy metal (with its bludgeoning thunder) but also punk rock (with its no-frills minimalism). Phillip Campbell's guitar technique blisters with ruthless efficiency as he rips through Motorhead classics like Ace of Spades, backed by Mikkey Dee's ferocious and buoyant drumming. But the master of ceremonies is towering Lemmy, the lead singer/bassist with mighty muttonchops; though he keeps his stage patter sparse--the band frequently segues straight from one song into another--his humor and charisma are clearly the focal point. Visually, Stage Fright--filmed in Dusseldorf, Germany, before a mob of sweaty, head-bobbing adolescent males (with occasional glimpses of a rare girl)--depends heavily on rapid editing and the relentless throb and flicker of the light show, as the band is pretty much a stand-there-and-play bunch. But by the end, even nonbelievers may find themselves bobbing along with Dancing on Your Grave or Going to Brazil or the acoustic Whorehouse Blues.
The second dvd of this two-dvd set is an extensive exploration of Motorhead's backstage world. While a non-fan might think that including interviews with Lemmy's bass technician or the band's potty-mouthed cook is the height of rock narcissism, the opposite is true; Motorhead are about the least pretentious rock stars you'll ever see. The genuine family feeling among the band and crew is enviable and results in a raffish, enjoyable portrait of life on the road. Also included is a montage of fan tattoos, interactive features, ringtones and wallpaper, and the full text of the band's backstage rider, which dictates the booze and candy that the band expects to find in their dressing rooms. All in all, Stage Fright is an honest and entertaining portrait of one of rock-and-roll's most resilient bands. --Bret Fetzer