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From Sunday 14 January 2018

Former Motörhead guitarist Eddie Clarke passes away at 67

Last week it was confirmed that former Motörhead guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke has passed away at the age of 67. Clarke was renowned for being a part of the band’s classic line up along with bassist/vocalist Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister and drummer Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor from 1976 to 1982 which

Wednesday 06 January 2016

There’s a petition to name a newly discovered heavy metal after Lemmy

There’s a petition circulating the web encouraging the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry to name one of four newly discovered heavy metals Lemmium, in reference to the recently departed Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister of Motorhead. “Heavy rock lost its most iconic figure over Christmas with the sudden and unexpected

Thursday 12 November 2015

Phil Taylor of Motorhead passes away

Former Motorhead drummer Philthy” Phil Taylor has died, aged 61. The news was announced via Facebook by bandmate Fast Eddie Clarke. “My dear friend and brother passed away last night,” wrote Clarke. “I have known Phil since he was 21 and he was one hell of a character.” “Fortunately we made some

Friday 06 September 2013

Motörhead Detail Their Upcoming Album ‘Aftershock’

  Motörhead are to release that tricky 21st studio album on September 21st. ‘Aftershock’ seems to be quite heavily anticipated – it already has its own wikipedia entry. Here is the rather awesome front cover. Opening track ‘Heartbreaker’ is surely about Lemmy’s chiselled good looks.

Monday 18 July 2011

Motorhead @ Sonisphere 2011

Lemmy and Motorhead making some bloody racket at Sonisphere 2011 on the Sunday evening.