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Motörhead, formed in 1975, were an English rock band blending heavy metal, speed metal, and punk. Led by bassist and vocalist Lemmy Kilmister, their key releases include Ace of Spades and No Sleep 'til Hammersmith. Known for influencing metal and punk, they disbanded in 2015 after Lemmy's death.

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Kirk Hammett and Lemmy [inset]

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November 13, 2025

Lemmy playing guitar live at Glastonbury

“I put those details in because if you don’t, people sense there’s something not quite right”: A permanent bronze Lemmy is being erected tomorrow in Stoke-on-Trent

May 08, 2025

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December 20, 2024

David Ellefson (left) and Lemmy (right). Both are pictured on stage, with guitars in hand.

David Ellefson says Lemmy played “more like an acoustic guitar player” than a bassist

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Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead performs

Motörhead’s Lemmy headlines World of Tanks Modern Armour’s virtual Metal Fest: “We collaborated with the band to create an AI emulation of Lemmy’s voice”

July 31, 2024

James Hetfield of Metallica and Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead

James Hetfield is “pissed off” Lemmy isn’t included in Rock Hall of Fame: “It’s a disrespect to rock and roll”

May 24, 2024

James Hetfield Performing

James Hetfield got a tattoo of the ace of spades using ink mixed with Lemmy’s actual ashes

April 17, 2024

Lemmy playing guitar live at Glastonbury

Lemmy statue could be built in Motörhead legend’s birthplace

November 17, 2023

[L-R] Mikkey Dee and Lemmy Kilmister

Mikkey Dee: “I will never be a part of trying to put Motörhead as a band out there again with some other f**king idiot taking Lemmy’s place”

October 23, 2023

Lemmy and Duff McKagan from Guns N' Roses

Duff McKagan: “Lemmy’s bass playing reminded me that you can still be punk as f**k on bass”

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Lemmy and Mikkey Dee

Mikkey Dee says Lemmy Kilmister would be going “fucking crazy” over “political correctness” today

March 21, 2023

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Artist uses AI to reimagine guitar icons as preschool kids

January 18, 2023

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