Motorhead’s Album Debuts As A Bestseller Shortly Before Its Twentieth Birthday
The heavy metal band Motörhead has seen their 2006 album 'Kiss of Death' return to the UK music charts following a twentieth-anniversary reissue. The album reached a new peak on the physical albums chart, demonstrating the enduring commercial appeal of the band's catalog.
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This highlights the ongoing trend of legacy music reissues driving chart activity and the continued influence of classic rock acts in the modern streaming and sales era.
Hollywood & Entertainment Motorhead’s Album Debuts As A Bestseller Shortly Before Its Twentieth Birthday By Hugh McIntyre ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Follow Author Jul 17, 2026, 11:30am EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Motörhead’s Kiss of Death returns to the U.K. charts thanks to the release of its twentieth-anniversary edition. The 2006 project debuts on the Official Albums Sales chart at No. 27, becoming the band’s twenty-first title to reach the purchase-focused ranking. It also reenters the Official Physical Albums chart at No. 25, a new peak that beats its original 2006 showing.
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