Cover of Girlschool Demolition
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For fans of girlschool, lovers of classic hard rock and early heavy metal, metalheads seeking iconic all-female bands, and followers of motörhead's legacy.
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THE REVIEW

The Motörhead's whores. No definition could be more fitting. At the peak of their success, Lemmy & Friends parade around the music halls with this all-female band, even if, when it comes to hair, they could probably rival the aforementioned godfathers (sorry for the image).

"Demolition" (1980) is their debut, and it oozes hard 'n' heavy in every track. Warning - Controversial Statement: with ten tracks, these sorts of groupies sweep away an entire Motörhead discography. From the opening "Demolition Boys" to "Deadline," it's a celebration of gritty rock and early English metal. Highlighted is the most famous composition, "Race With The Devil." Not much else to figure out: throw on the record and shake your behind with a beer in hand, save Tangerine Dream for tomorrow.

For the writer, one of the greatest classic metal albums, both English and otherwise; suitable for young, prematurely balding beardy rockers with worn-out Converse, older metalheads, chubby roughnecks, stressed workers looking for an outlet that's not depressive drinking.

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Girlschool's debut album 'Demolition' (1980) delivers powerful hard rock and early metal energy. The review praises its gritty sound and standout track 'Race With The Devil.' Positioned as a classic in the genre, it appeals broadly to metal fans old and new. The album is celebrated for its timeless, raw rock vibe and strong Motörhead connection.

Tracklist Lyrics

01   Demolition Boys (03:40)

02   Not for Sale (03:33)

03   Race With the Devil (02:52)

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04   Take It All Away (03:43)

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05   Nothing to Lose (04:32)

06   Breakdown (03:07)

07   Midnight Ride (03:08)

09   Baby Doll (04:14)

10   Deadline (02:55)

Girlschool

English all-female heavy metal band formed in the late 1970s, associated with the NWOBHM movement and known for the debut 'Demolition' and for collaborations with Motörhead.
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 A musical fury, fresh and fun, without embellishments or dead points.

 This music was not intended as 'the revenge of the blondes,' but simply as fucking rock heavy metal.