Motörhead, Kiss of Death Returns as a 20th-Anniversary Bestseller
Published on 08/12/2026 at 15:58 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Motörhead remain a chart force more than a decade after disbanding. In July 2026, the band’s album Kiss of Death returned to the UK Official Rock & Metal Albums chart at No. 7, coinciding with a new 20th-anniversary expanded edition released by BMG on July 3, 2026, according to a detailed chart report in Forbes and a label-focused news piece on Words, Music, and News.Forbes chart analysis of Kiss of Death
How Kiss of Death Is Performing in 2026
The new 20th-anniversary edition of Kiss of Death gives the 2006 album a fresh chart run. Forbes reports that the album debuted at No. 27 on the UK Official Albums Sales Chart in mid-July 2026 and simultaneously re-entered the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart at No. 7, marking a strong physical-sales showing for a catalog title nearly twenty years after its original release.Forbes chart report on Motörhead
In Germany, Motörhead’s streaming footprint underpins this renewed attention. Kworb’s Spotify data aggregated on August 5, 2026 lists more than 1.7 billion streams for Motörhead tracks as lead artist and over 580 million plays for the signature song Ace of Spades, with daily plays for the band surpassing 495,000 worldwide.Spotify streaming statistics for Motörhead
What the 20th-Anniversary Edition Adds
According to BMG-focused coverage on Words, Music, and News, the expanded Kiss of Death released on July 3, 2026 pairs a remastered version of the studio album with new liner notes and a live LP documenting Motörhead’s 2007 performance at the Lowlands Festival in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands.Report on the Kiss of Death 20th-anniversary release
The added live material turns the package into a late-era snapshot of the band’s touring power. By comparison, many original 2006 editions offered only the studio recordings; the 2026 configuration now gives fans both the album and a contemporaneous concert document, expanding the runtime and historical value.
More news and background on Motörhead
Discover further coverage of Motörhead’s catalog releases, chart moves and legacy projects in our archive and on the band’s official channels.
The Sound and Place of Kiss of Death
Kiss of Death originally arrived in August 2006 as Motörhead’s 19th studio album, continuing the heavy, groove-centered sound the band developed on earlier 2000s records like
Where Motörhead Stand Now
Motörhead officially ceased activity in late 2015 following Lemmy Kilmister’s death, and no new studio albums or tours are planned under the band name; there is no announced live date at present.
Motörhead at a Glance
- Act: Motörhead
- Genre: Heavy metal / rock
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1975
- Lineup: Lemmy Kilmister (bass, vocals), Phil Campbell (guitar), Mikkey Dee (drums) in the final classic lineup
- Label: BMG (catalog and reissues)
- Key works: Ace of Spades (1980), Overkill (1979), No Sleep 'til Hammersmith (1981), Orgasmatron (1986)
- Current album/single: Kiss of Death 20th-anniversary edition, released July 3, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Kiss of Death 20th-anniversary edition at No. 7 on UK Official Rock & Metal Albums chart, mid-July 2026
- Next live date: no announced live date at present
Frequently Asked Questions about Motörhead
When was Motörhead’s album Kiss of Death originally released?
Kiss of Death was first released in August 2006 as one of Motörhead’s late-career studio albums, before returning in a remastered 20th-anniversary edition on July 3, 2026 via BMG.
How is Kiss of Death performing on the charts in 2026?
The 20th-anniversary edition of Kiss of Death debuted at No. 27 on the UK Official Albums Sales Chart and re-entered the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart at No. 7 in mid-July 2026, according to Forbes’ chart coverage.
Is Motörhead still touring or recording new material?
No. The band disbanded after Lemmy Kilmister’s death in 2015, and there are currently no announced Motörhead tours or new studio albums. Legacy releases and tribute performances keep the catalog active for fans.
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