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'Dave Grohl's Not Available': How Lemmy Hired Matt Sorum for Motorhead Tour

Martin Kielty — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:25:35 +0000

Former Guns N’ Roses drummer recalls 2009 call-up to play 13 shows with no rehearsal.

25 Years Ago: Motorhead Rebound and Kiss the Majors Goodbye on 'Bastards'

Dave Swanson — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:06:40 +0000

A new drummer, a new label and a new sense of urgency fuel one of the band's best albums.

Phil Campbell's Taking His Bastard Sons on a Wrestling Cruise With an 'A–Hole'

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:46:22 +0000

A band he shares with three children and a star-studded solo album are keeping the ex-Motorhead guitarist busy.

The Scorpions Say 'Hello' to Lemmy Each Night With a Motorhead Cover

Matthew Wilkening — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 17:36:13 +0000

We spoke with the Scorpions' Rudolf Schenker about their nightly cover of Motorhead's 'Overkill.' Continue reading…

Corey Taylor, Motorhead's Phil Campbell Set for Chris Jericho's 'Rock 'N' Wrestling' Cruise

Rob Smith — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:06:03 +0000

Wrestler and Fozzy frontman takes some friends out to sea for pro wrestling/hard rock throwdown.

Watch Surviving Motorhead Members Reunite at Scorpions Show

Martin Kielty — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:58:33 +0000

Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee perform classic song “Overkill” together again.

35 Years Ago: Motorhead Shake Things Up With 'Another Perfect Day'

Dave Swanson — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 14:30:10 +0000

Half of Motorhead's fans love 'Another Perfect Day.' The other half hate it. Read about how the record was made, and decide for yourself. Continue reading…

Deep Purple, Ghost and Motorhead Members to Help Honor Metallica

Martin Kielty — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:55:05 +0000

When the band heads to Sweden to accept the Polar Music Prize next month, some famous friends will be there to help out.

Motorhead Road Crew Beer to Launch in the U.S.

Martin Kielty — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 13:48:51 +0000

Motorhead’s Road Crew beer, which was originally launched in 2016, is finally coming to the U.S.

Motorhead Survivors Preparing Lemmy Tribute Shows

Martin Kielty — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 03:02:17 +0000

Guitarist Phil Campbell reveals he and drummer Mickey Dee will perform select shows with guests.

Motorhead Guitarist 'Fast' Eddie Clarke Dies at 67

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 12:41:31 +0000

Guitarist 'Fast' Eddie Clarke was the last surviving member of Motorhead's first classic lineup. Continue reading…

Anvil's Lips Doesn't Regret Saying No to Motorhead

Martin Kielty — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 15:19:53 +0000

Steve "Lips" Kudlow was asked to join Motorhead after "Fast" Eddie Clarke left, but declined. Continue reading…

Tributes to Chris Cornell, Lemmy Highlight Loudwire Music Awards

Debra Filcman — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:45:27 +0000

Many of the artists who performed at the Loudwire Music Awards last night used their time in the spotlight to pay loving musical tributes to the acts that inspired them.

Mikkey Dee Predicts More Motorhead Albums

Jeff Giles — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 16:13:06 +0000

Motörhead's new compilation includes a previously unreleased David Bowie cover, and drummer Mikkey Dee says it probably won't be the last time fans will hear tracks from the band's vaults. Continue reading…

How Motorhead Set a Template With Their First Album

Eduardo Rivadavia — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:43:14 +0000

By the time Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister died in late 2015, his band, Motorhead, had achieved legendary status. Their first album set the template.

Listen to Motorhead's Cover of David Bowie's 'Heroes'

Debra Filcman — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:03:38 +0000

Motorhead have released a video for their cover of David Bowie's 1977 classic "Heroes." Continue reading…

Motorhead Announce 'Under Cover' Compilation Featuring Previously Unreleased Version of David Bowie's 'Heroes'

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 17:11:51 +0000

Motörhead will collect some of their previously released cover songs, as well as one previously unreleased track, for a new compilation called 'Under Cöver.' Continue reading…

30 Years Ago: MTV's Headbangers Ball Premieres With Motorhead Mirth

Annie Zaleski — Tue, 02 May 2017 17:42:53 +0000

On April 18, 1987, Headbangers Ball premiered on MTV.

25 Years Ago: Lemmy Kilmister's Bad Breath Saves Motorhead in Commodore Amiga Video Game

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:30:50 +0000

Before each battle, Lemmy exclaims, "Let's rock!" But that's not his secret weapon. Continue reading…

Lemmy's First-Ever Solo Album Due Later This Year

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:18:56 +0000

Late Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister's debut solo album is scheduled for release later this year.