Motörhead and their record label GWR disagreed over the choice of a single from the album; the band wanted to release "Traitor," which had appeared on their most recent LP Rock 'N' Roll, while the label argued for the Motörhead classic "Ace of Spades".

The last few years had been plagued with logistical difficulties, with the last remaining refuge the tour bus.."Guitarist Würzel is quoted in the insert of the re-mastered CD release, saying; "..A lot of fans were saying that they want to hear this line-up on a live album.

So we thought we'd do it in Finland.."To promote the album, the band engaged in a tour of North America, opening for Slayer.

"[8]EMI Greece pressed a 7" vinyl called "Live in Athens", featuring "Acropolis (Metropolis)" on the A-side and "Orgasmatron" on the B-side; it was shrinkwrapped to the first 1,000 copies of the album.

The songs had been taped for the Greek Antenna Metal Show, for which Lemmy retitled "Metropolis" to suit the occasion.