A blistering slice of proto-thrash metal with catchy riffs and a chantable title, “Ace of Spades” was the opening ... his forearm featuring the “death card” and the motto: “Born to ...

He didn't say who "they" were, but he was talking about Ace of Spades. Motorhead's trademark song was, he said, simply about playing cards. Well, yes and no. There's a good reason why the chorus ...

As any card sharp, shark or sleight-of-hander knows, the ace of spades has a status that exceeds the rest of the pack. Also known as a Spadille, it has nicknames including the Death Card and the ...