Studio Album · No. 6

Iron Fist Songwriting Credits by Motörhead

1982 Bronze 12 tracks 36:24

Produced by Will Reid Dick, "Fast" Eddie Clarke  ·  Engineered by Charles Harrowell, Giovanni Scatola

Bronze Heavy MetalHard RockSpeed Metal
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Motörhead carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
12 trackswritten by Motörhead 0 tracksoutside writers
Motörhead's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
3
Lyricists
2
Producers
1982
Released
Data Insight

Twelve tracks and the same three names on every one. Clarke's production credit is the only thing on the sleeve that separates him from the other two.

The 1982 album, the last with Eddie Clarke, who co-produced it and left the band that year.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Iron Fist #29
Lemmy Kilmister"Fast" Eddie ClarkePhil Taylor Ian Fraser KilmisterEdward Allan ClarkePhilip John Taylor Will Reid Dick"Fast" Eddie Clarke Motörhead (Performer)
2
Heart of Stone
Lemmy Kilmister"Fast" Eddie ClarkePhil Taylor Ian Fraser KilmisterEdward Allan ClarkePhilip John Taylor Will Reid Dick"Fast" Eddie Clarke Motörhead (Performer)
3
I'm the Doctor
Lemmy Kilmister"Fast" Eddie ClarkePhil Taylor Ian Fraser KilmisterEdward Allan ClarkePhilip John Taylor Will Reid Dick"Fast" Eddie Clarke Motörhead (Performer)
4
Go to Hell
Lemmy Kilmister"Fast" Eddie ClarkePhil Taylor Ian Fraser KilmisterEdward Allan ClarkePhilip John Taylor Will Reid Dick"Fast" Eddie Clarke Motörhead (Performer)
5
Loser
Lemmy Kilmister"Fast" Eddie ClarkePhil Taylor Ian Fraser KilmisterEdward Allan ClarkePhilip John Taylor Will Reid Dick"Fast" Eddie Clarke Motörhead (Performer)
6
Sex & Outrage
Lemmy Kilmister"Fast" Eddie ClarkePhil Taylor Ian Fraser KilmisterEdward Allan ClarkePhilip John Taylor Will Reid Dick"Fast" Eddie Clarke Motörhead (Performer)
7
America
Lemmy Kilmister"Fast" Eddie ClarkePhil Taylor Ian Fraser KilmisterEdward Allan ClarkePhilip John Taylor Will Reid Dick"Fast" Eddie Clarke Motörhead (Performer)
8
Shut It Down
Lemmy Kilmister"Fast" Eddie ClarkePhil Taylor Ian Fraser KilmisterEdward Allan ClarkePhilip John Taylor Will Reid Dick"Fast" Eddie Clarke Motörhead (Performer)
9
Speedfreak
Lemmy Kilmister"Fast" Eddie ClarkePhil Taylor Ian Fraser KilmisterEdward Allan ClarkePhilip John Taylor Will Reid Dick"Fast" Eddie Clarke Motörhead (Performer)
10
(Don't Let 'Em) Grind Ya Down
Lemmy Kilmister"Fast" Eddie ClarkePhil Taylor Ian Fraser KilmisterEdward Allan ClarkePhilip John Taylor Will Reid Dick"Fast" Eddie Clarke Motörhead (Performer)
11
(Don't Need) Religion
Lemmy Kilmister"Fast" Eddie ClarkePhil Taylor Ian Fraser KilmisterEdward Allan ClarkePhilip John Taylor Will Reid Dick"Fast" Eddie Clarke Motörhead (Performer)
12
Bang to Rights
Lemmy Kilmister"Fast" Eddie ClarkePhil Taylor Ian Fraser KilmisterEdward Allan ClarkePhilip John Taylor Will Reid Dick"Fast" Eddie Clarke Motörhead (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors

"E
"Fast" Eddie Clarke
Writer · Producer
On this album12 written
EA
Edward Allan Clarke
Writer
On this album12 written
IF
Ian Fraser Kilmister
Writer
On this album12 written
LK
Lemmy Kilmister
Writer
On this album12 written
PT
Phil Taylor
Writer
On this album12 written
PJ
Philip John Taylor
Writer
On this album12 written
WR
Will Reid Dick
Producer
On this album12 produced
M
Motörhead
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Iron Fist

Who wrote the songs on Iron Fist?
Lemmy Kilmister, Eddie Clarke and Phil Taylor, all three on all twelve tracks.
Was this Eddie Clarke's last album?
Yes. He co-produced it and left the band in 1982.
How high did the single chart?
"Iron Fist" reached number 29 on the UK Singles Chart.
Who produced it?
Will Reid Dick with Eddie Clarke.
How high did it chart?
Number 6 in the UK and number 174 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
How long is the album?
36:24 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Iron Fist Wikipedia: Motörhead discography Cover Art Archive: Iron Fist by Motörhead