20.09.2009

Motorhead mainman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister joined Metallica on stage at the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee to perform two Motorhead classics: "Damage Case" and "Too Late Too Late".

02.07.2009

MATT SORUM To Play Drums For MOTORHEAD

On the one-year anniversary of the release of Motorizer, and the day prior to embarking on a North American tour, MOTORHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister spoke exclusively with Aaron Small from BraveWords.com.

It was recently announced that Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee will only partake in the first and final dates of this 29 city trek. Reason being, he’ll be filming season one of Kandisdjungeln, Sweden's version of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Of Here! "I can’t wait to see that," chuckles Lemmy. "He’s in the Malaysian jungle, and he doesn’t like bugs. And I think they have to be parachuted into the fucking thing – and he doesn’t like heights either. So it’s definitely going to be worth watching."

The question beckons, who will Mikkey’s temporary replacement be? Lemmy answers, "Matt Sorum" of THE CULT, GUNS N’ ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER and CAMP FREDDY. Despite Sorum’s impressive resume, he wasn’t Lemmy’s first choice. "No. I asked Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS, NIRVANA) first, but he couldn’t do it cause he’s doing that thing with McCARTNEY." Although Matt is only a couple of weeks away from joining Motorhead on stage, surprisingly he hasn’t rehearsed with the band. "No, not yet. He’s going to have to learn some bits of it from the live DVDs. He’ll come out for a couple of days before he starts to watch Mikkey to get the idea. He’ll be alright, he’s a professional."

It seems rather strange, Mikkey missing the majority of a tour to be part of a reality TV show. Lemmy clarifies the situation. "Well he already had it booked you see. The tour came late. He didn’t tell anybody that he’d declared himself for this thing. Otherwise I would have insisted on him doing the tour, obviously. But seeing as it was a prior obligation, if you say you’ll be there... I think he’s already had the fucking shots, the anti-tropical disease shots."

But as far as reality TV goes, Lemmy thinks, "it’s the worst shit that’s ever been on TV! Fucking Big Brother – people watch people sleep. They actually watch people sleep! And they’ve got the nerve to put it on TV. I think they should be struck off the fucking register just for putting it on. It’s garbage, beyond all reason. But who am I? What do I know? I’m sure there’s a plan behind it. If we can make them watch people sleep, they’ll be easier to govern."

Another recent headline grabber was English model and singer Samantha Fox stating that she wanted Lemmy to give her away at her (lesbian) wedding. "I know. It’s funny that. I haven’t seen her for years. But if I’m in the area I’ll do it. She’s a great girl. She hasn’t actually asked me yet. She’s asked the press. I guess she knew it would get to me. I don’t know when she’s doing it or where?" Initial reports state Siberia. "Oh well that lets me out."

Always keeping his sights on the future, Lemmy is already looking forward to the next Motorhead studio album. "We’re going to do a new one in January." As far as current ideas for the disc go... "Nothing. We always write under the knife. It works for us." Next year’s effort will be a big one though as it’s the 20th studio album, marking the 35th anniversary of the band. Knocking down the accolades, Lemmy brings reality to the forefront. "Motorizer is the first time we’ve ever been in the US Hot 100." Hopefully he’ll chart higher in 2010. "Well we’re really good you know. We never let the fans down. We never sold out. We always did what we do best."

2010 is Motorhead’s 35th anniversary. Will anything special be done in recognition? "I don’t think so. It’s only the 35th anniversary of Motorhead. I’ve been in musiclonger; it’s my 43rd (anniversary) or something like that. Our management will probably think up something embarrassing for us to do." There’s already a Lemmy action figure; maybe we’ll get a Lemmy bobble-head. "Oh, that would be fucking awful wouldn’t it?"

For this upcoming tour, Motorhead has tapped REVEREND HORTON HEAT and NASHVILLE PUSSY as the opening acts. In fact, Lemmy chose those bands personally. "It’s pretty good eh? I’ve been on stage with The Reverend a couple of times and he’s on my solo album too, so that was easy enough. And we toured twice with Nashville Pussy in 2000 and 2001; it was excellent! They’re the ideal band to warm up for Motorhead – rock out with your cock out." And it doesn’t hurt that Ruyter (Suys, NP guitarist) usually ends the show in her underwear. "Yeah, that’s kind of a bad habit. I don’t know why she keeps it all on?"

Pulling another folder from the what-not-to-expect-next file is Lemmy: The Movie. "I was told "next year. But they’ve said next year for the last two years. Don’t hold your breath." Lemmy briefly describes having a camera crew follow him around. "They were out for two tours with us, that’s it. Getting live footage, talking to the crew and the rest of the band. I’m sure I’m going to be fucking horrified by some of it."

In spite of the advance hype about his film, Lemmy often scratches his head and wonders, why the fuck do they want to make a movie about me? "Yeah, all the time. Almost constantly since they broached the subject. I don’t get it. I don’t find myself very interesting, but obviously somebody does."

So Lemmy will be the guest of honour at the theatrical premiere? "I’m not going in cinemas – you can’t smoke in there. I fuckin’ hate ‘em. I used to go to the cinema when I was a kid. But they’ve changed. Now your knees are up under your chin, it’s not much fun. If you kiss somebody in the back row, somebody’ll come with a fucking flashlight and throw you out - encouraging minors to misbehave or some fucking thing."

Once more returning to the imminent stage show, Lemmy discusses how elaborate it will be, in terms of lights and pyro. "It’s going to be lots of lights, but not pyros really. Phil (Campbell, guitar) always forgets where they are. It can be a nasty shock, like James Hetfield of METALLICA. We ran out of money for that stuff a long time ago. We’re only making slightly more now. I’m not looking to spend a lot on a flash and a bang and a whimper. I think the music ought to do it for you and if it doesn’t, we’re doing it wrong."

As far as the music goes, there are 19 albums to choose from. "Um... it’s a surprise. The old stuff and the new stuff." For those curious about last year’s Motorizer... "Just a couple. We’ve got to put the old stuff in. Kids want to hear it. We’ve got so much old stuff; it’s a bit tricky choosing. So we fight over it and it comes out."

Source: www.imotorhead.com

02.07.2009

Two Official Limited Edition Signed Motorhead Guitars Now Available on Ebay!

Music store selling 2 official signed Motorhead guitars that were owned by Phil Campbell. Bidding ends on 05-July-2009 at 22.00 BST.
Check them out!

Source: www.imotorhead.com

01.07.2009

Motorhead at Hunter Fest

Due to some formal and technical problems the appearance of Motorhead at Hunter Fest could not yet be confirmed. All formal requirements concerning the gig have been met, so we are pleased to invite all Polish Motorhead fans to their gig during Hunter Fest 2009 on 25 July in Szczytno.
You can buy your tickets at www.rockmetalshop.pl

Source: www.imotorhead.com

30.04.2009

Lemmy on the Gumball Rally

That's right, Motorhead rock n roll's high priest Lemmy will be gracing this year's Gumball Rally with his hallowed presence when he hooks up with Gumball favourites and former tour buddies, the Fuel Girls.
The legendary Motorhead front-man will be hitching a ride from Los Angeles to Las Vegas with the Fuel Girls, Gumball’s preferred sexy fire-breathing rock n roll, dance and stunt show, who will be crossing the continent in a hand-painted 1960 Cadillac SeVille and a high-lifted H2 SUT Hummer.
After appearing with Motorhead in the UK, The Fuel Girls were sure right away of who they wanted as there passenger to be for this year’s Rally.
We’re sure Lemmy will be sharing some of his road-worn wisdom with us during the rally, also taking part this year are the likes of David Hasslehoff, Bam Margera and Ryan Dunn of Jackass, Tony Hawk and Avenged Sevenfold, lets hope they can keep up with what this RocK'N'Roll convoy have in store for them!
If you would like to support Lemmy and The Fuel Girls on this wild road trip the Gumball will be leaving from Santa Monica Pier at 10am May 2nd, if you live on route then get down to the following check points every evening:
1.05 - Los Angeles CA, Viceroy Hotel
2.05 - Las Vegas NV, Hard Rock Hotel
3.05 - Sedona AZ, Enchantment Resort (FG only)
4.05 - Santa Fee NM, Eldorado Hotel (FG only)
5.05 - Dallas TX, W – Hotel (FG only)
6.05 - New Orleans LA, Royal Sonesta Hotel (FG only)
7.05 - Orlando FL, Ritz Carlton Hotel (FG only)
8.05 - Miami Beach FL, Gansevoort Hotel (FG only)

Source: www.imotorhead.com

22.03.2009

Updates in sections Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke.

21.03.2009

Motorhead singer and bassist makes his way into Guitar Hero Metallica

Lars, James, Kirk and Robert are about to get some company as Activision announced today that Motorhead's lead singer and bassist, Lemmy, will be joining the group on stage in Guitar Hero Metallica. Gamers will be able to take to the stage as Lemmy and even rock out to Motorhead's 2008 version of Ace of Spades. According to Lemmy, "It's great to be in Guitar Hero with all these famous people and I'm really pleased to be in it with Metallica...but James is still taller than me".
Source: www.imotorhead.com

08.03.2009

Updates in section Lemmy.

25.01.2009

BW&BK Magazine's Top 2008

1) METALLICA – Death Magnetic (Warner)
2) TESTAMENT - Formation Of Damnation (Nuclear Blast)
3) OPETH – Watershed (Roadrunner)
4) ENSLAVED – Vertebrae (Nuclear Blast)
5) AC/DC – Black Ice (Sony)
6) DISMEMBER - Dismember (Regain)
7) MOTORHEAD – Motorizer (SPV)
8) WARREL DANE – Praises To The War Machine (Century Media)
9) DESTRUCTION – D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. (AFM)
10) AMON AMARTH – Twilight Of The Thunder God (Metal Blade)
11) CHILDREN OF BODOM – Blooddrunk (Universal)
12) IHSAHN - angL (Candlelight)
13) GOJIRA - The Way Of All Flesh (Prosthetic)
14) WHITESNAKE – Good To Be Bad (SPV)
15) CRADLE OF FILTH - Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder (Roadrunner)
16) NACHTMYSTIUM - Assassins: Black Meddle Pt. 1 (Century Media)
17) IN FLAMES – A Sense Of Purpose (Koch)
18) SLIPKNOT - All Hope Is Gone (Roadrunner)
19) MISERY INDEX - Traitors (Relapse)
20) SATYRICON - The Age Of Nero (Roadrunner)

05.01.2009

Limited Edition Guitars Now In Motorhead Online Store!

Motorhead Signed Guitar Limited Edition of 20
This is an official Motorhead product! This is a brand new Epiphone guitar that has been personally signed by all three members of Motorhead: Lemmy, Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee. This is a VERY limited series of 20 guitars that we all signed during the band's recent US tour in support of the fan and critically acclaimed Motorizer album.

Each guitar in the series has a special plaque affixed to the back that lists it's number in the series. The guitar also comes with a certificate of authenticity.

For more info visit - http://www.blastwaves.com/store.php?k=983

01.01.2009

Happy New Year!