In case you missed it when it was first published, as I did, Metalwani.com has it in full, Dr. Brian May’s tribute to our legendary hero, Lemmy:
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Love Me Like A Reptile
‘Nastiest sea creature to ever inhabit Earth’ named after Lemmy from Motörhead
“He was the hell-raising, grizzled, frontman of Motörhead who took pride in his excessive hardcore lifestyle and once invited fans to ‘Love Me Like a Reptile.’
So when palaeontologists at the National History Museum were choosing a name for their new ferocious Jurassic sea-crocodile, Lemmy seemed the obvious choice.”
P.S.: Learn how to spell, Telegraph editors!
Previously unreleased: Heroes
As many fans probably know, Motörhead recorded a cover of David Bowie’s Heroes during the Bad Magic sessions. In the run up to the release of their covers compilation Under Cöver, a video for the cover has now been released through Rolling Stone.
You can also pre-order Under Cöver at PledgeMusic.
Lemmy Solo Album!
The rumoured Lemmy solo album may see the light of day later this year:
http://www.metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/lemmy_solo_album.php
“Jim Voxx of Skew Siskin revealed this afternoon on Steve Göldby Talks Metal via TotalRock that he is working on Lemmy’s solo album which he estimates will be released later this year.”
One year ago today
Tonight, a year ago, we lost the man, the legend, one of the last of a dying breed, Mr. Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister. The hole he left is more gaping than any sinkhole, but the hefty catalog of work he left us stands tall and proud among the wreckage of rock’n’roll. Take care of George and Carrie, uncle rotter!
Newly published interview with Lemmy
Noisey have published the following interview as a part of their Guitar Moves series. It was shot a few months before Lemmy’s passing at the Rainbow.
In other news, Heacycon has been merged with Insomnia60.
The statue is up!
Love it or lump it, the statue of Lemmy is now up at the Rainbow! Its unveiling was preceded by a new all-star jam.
Also, don’t forget that HeavyCon in Birmingham will have the first official Lemmy museum that includes the real bomber rig.
In other related news, The Damned are recording a new album and selling some VIP extras for their upcoming tour.
Digest #5
- The Lemmy statue at the Rainbow has been fully funded!
- Heavy metal 115 still wants to be called Lemmium!
- Loyal Turkish Motörhead Fans Distribute Traditional ‘Lokma’ in Memory of Lemmy Kilmister (The Daily Sabah)
- Dave Grohl Persuaded The Grammys to Pay Tribute To Motörhead’s Lemmy (NME)
- Motörhead’s Mikkey Dee: ‘Lemmy Told Me He’d Fire Me If I Tried Drugs’ (SFK)
Grammys 2016
As anticipated, the Hollywood Vampires paid tribute to Lemmy with a shortened version of Ace of Spades:
Artisan News Service also released a video of a Q&A Paul, Lemmy’s son, did after the event:
Digest #4
Some interesting new developments:
- Podcast One: Lemmy Tribute with Phil Campbell on Talk Is Jericho – EP218
- SFK: Motorhead’s Phil Campbell: ‘It’s Just Going to Take a Lot of Time’ to Get Over Lemmy Kilmister’s Death
- EW: Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper’s supergroup will pay tribute to Lemmy Kilmister at Grammys
- Metal Hammer: The 10 Best Motörhead Cover Versions of All Time
- Motörhead England: Exclusive Danny B. Harvey Interview
- BBC: Download Festival renames main stage in memory of Lemmy from Motorhead
- Classic Rock: Lemmy Bronze Statue Set For Rainbow
- Metal Forces: Former Motörhead Guitarist Phil Campbell: Slipknot’s Chris Fehn Records Guest Drum Parts For Debut Solo Album