The Sideburn Beast

One of the coolest motorcycle racing magazines/blogs has just announced the release of a very cool T-shirt.

This is the Sideburn Magazine 'Beast' T-shirt, boasting an obvious homage to Motörhead.

If you'd like to buy this beaut, go here.

Absolutely love it... and yes it will soon be in my collection of T's.

Ace ♠

Potatöhead Remember Me Now... Potatöhead Alright!

OK, the Mr Potato Head I got for Christmas growing up, never looked this cool. This killer creation was crafted by a man many have dubbed the master of all Potato Heads, artist Jason D. Johnson.

Yep, it's none other than Motörhead lead singer, bass player and front man Lemmy Kilmister in all his potato head glory! 

Are you kidding me. Johnson didn't miss a feature and included Kilmister's tattoos, friendly mutton chops mustache, his moles and of course the world renowned Lemmy salute.

This figurine would be the pièce de résistance to any Motörheadbanger's collection, but it's not for sale. Johnson's one-of-a-kind Ace of Spuds, is already spoken for.

Jason is giving the Mr Lemmy Potatöhead to this guy, comic book artist Greg Capullo. The guy who draws Batman and Spawn (just to name a few of his accomplishment). 

Um, wow. I'm fine with that. To see some of Johnson's other works of potato head art go here.

Ace ♠

I'm a VIP... Bitch!

If you have tickets to any of Motörhead's European tour shows and want to upgrade from the 'nose bleed' section, to a VIP holder see below.

Here's the email I received.

Motörhead Fans \m/
With kick off of Motörhead's European tour just a few weeks away, we wanted to let you know about a special VIP upgrade available to ticket holders.

Motörhead takes the fan experience to the next level, offering ticket holders the option to upgrade to VIP!

The Motörhead VIP upgrade package includes:

· Exclusive access to watch the Motörhead sound check

· Early entry into the venue

· Collectable 8x10 photo (autographed, limited, numbered)

· Specially designed Motörhead bandana

· Official VIP sound check laminate (like this one)

· Limited availability

VIPs will also receive one raffle ticket per package for a chance to win a Lemmy harmonica used for Whorehouse Blues.

Raffle winners will be selected at random at the end of the tour.

For more information and available tour dates visit:

http://future-beat.com/motorhead

Ace ♠

Motörmouse

I had to lift this pic (and the others) of Mickey Mouse and post them. Sadly, I have forgotten where I snagged it or I would give credit where credit is due.

And the creator deserves a lot of credit... I mean seriously, Metal Mickey kicks a$$.

Ace ♠

B♠ck to Schöol

Yep, everything a student needs for the first day of class.

Need some supplies, go here.

Ace ♠

Mayhem in A-mayhem-ica

Fast and furious. That's the description from many who saw Motörhead at the Mayhem Festival at Susquehanna Bank Centre in Camden NJ.



This review is from the show 7/21/2012 at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre by Jim Ryan - Chicago at Night.

For the third time in the past year and a half, I was lucky enough to see Motörhead. The band hasn't done a summer tour of the U.S. since 1998, so this was a rare opportunity to catch them outdoors. Following the release of their twentieth studio album The Wörld Is Yours in early 2011, they've pretty much toured nonstop and as a result they are firing on all cylinders right now.

 

Pics lifted from:

maclynbeanphotography

Perhaps it was the sense of urgency dictated by their abbreviated set, but Motörhead tore through their performance with reckless abandon.

As my left ear continues to remind me several days after the show, I was standing at the corner of the stage nearest guitarist Phil Campbell, directly across from his main amp... an amp so loud that I could not hear drummer Mikkey Dee despite his playing about fifteen feet from me.

I could feel that playing... but I couldn't hear it.  I also could barely hear Lemmy save for his always entertaining between song banter.  Phil had some sound issues briefly during the set but they were taken care of quickly and never lingered.

Lemmy is always careful to refer to Motörhead as a rock 'n' roll band as opposed to a metal band.  If you've ever seen the Lemmy documentary, then you know what a huge fan of Little Richard he is.  And that love of old rock finally hit me in the back of the head on Saturday (well, more that aforementioned left ear I suppose).

Campbell's guitar drowned out everything else and hearing those licks and riffs isolated from the rest of the band, you can really hear that old rock influence in both the songwriting and Campbell's guitar playing.  It's most obvious on "Going to Brazil."

Mikkey Dee stepped up for his solo following "The Chase is Better Than the Catch" and as per the usual it was stellar.  Dee pounds the skins in a fairly relentless manner that keeps you engaged as opposed to headed for the beer line. Lemmy stirred up the pit as Motörhead closed with a murderer's row of "Killed by Death," "Ace of Spades" and "Overkill."

For the full review: ChicagoNow

Ace ♠

Lemmy Akbar

OK, this blew me away (insert terrorist bombing joke here). A Motörhead England T-shirt, in Arabic text.

The creator/designer is Deni Mulyana. I have a feeling Deni isn't licensed to sell nor produce this shirt. That being said, I think it's f#cking cool.

For more information go here: http://lockerz.com/s/216399398.

Ace ♠

R and R Hall of Shame

Sandy Bailey of Undercover.fm penned a great piece about the ommission of Motörhead in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

http://www.undercover.fm/news/16317-one-of-the-great-mysteries-of-our-time

From the article: when Lemmy Kilmister was asked if the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were to offer to induct him now, would he accept the honour? Lemmy replied "What honour?" 
Ace ♠

Happy Birthday Iron Fist

On this day in Motörhead history April 17, 1982 'Iron Fist' is released.

Need something to commemorate the occasion? How about a cool f#ckin' T-shirt.

From their web store: Motörhead Iron Fist double sided Men's Tee. "(Don't Let 'Em) GRIND YA DOWN" proudly displayed on the back of the shirt. Made by Hanes Heavyweight of soft 100% cotton.

Get it here;

http://shop.imotorhead.com/shop.cfm/pk/category/ac/detail/cid/400060/prodid/400108

So... still bitchin' that the OG lineup of Kilmister, Clarke and Taylor is, and forever will be, the best Motörhead trio of all time? Well, here's 'Iron Fist' then and now, 30 years later.

You be the judge bitches.

Mikkey Dee is f#ckin' amazing, Phil can shred with the best of 'em and Lemmy, never better. As for my choice, well I'm unlike those who choose one lineup over another because it's simple:


Motörhead is Lemmy, Lemmy is Motörhead. Period.


Ace ♠

Motörhead F'n Socks??

Motörhead socks... SERIOUSLY!?!?!

I love Motörhead, but does one need to buy/wear socks (emblazoned with their moniker and a spade) to show ones undying devotion to one of the greatest bands of all time?

From their web store: Each pair has the Motörhead Spade Logo woven into both sides of the top of the sock. One size fits all! $22.99 USDA

If you'd like to own a pair go here.

Ace ♠

Tonight's Motörhead Show in Denver is Cancelled ♠

Motörhead will not be performing at tonight's 02/28/2012 Gigantour show in Denver, CO.

Lemmy has lost his voice, and has decided to take the night off.

According to management, the last 3 shows of the tour will go on as scheduled.

The other bands on the Gigantour bill will perform this evening as scheduled.

Ace ♠

President's Day USA

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Motörhead VD

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Get Your Motörhead Balls

So... what do you get the die hard Motörhead fan? How about a Motörhead holiday ornament. It may be the only gift they get... check the price. Outrageous!

From their website: Web store exclusive Motörhead 2011 holiday ornament has the Snaggletöoth on both sides. Measures 3 1/4" in diameter and comes in a clear plastic box for storage. Price: $21.99.

Ace ♠

Happy Anniversary ♠ Ace of Spades ♠

Happy anniversary to Motörhead's iconic album Ace of Spades.

Here's an older post I penned about my 'Ace of Spades' rule. A rule everyone should live and obied by (in my humble opinion).

Ace ♠

Time for a Bomber!

Motörhead rolling papers. Nuff said!

Have a great weekend.

Ace ♠

Dave and Lemmy get Together in Gigantöur

Motörhead and Megadeth will bring it to metalheads across the continent when they headline the latest instalment of Megadeth's Gigantour festival, alongside Lacuna Coil and Volbeat.

The tour will last for a little over a month, stretching from late January through February. Nine of the 24 dates are here in Canada.

Gigantour was originally founded in 2005, and this marks the first time Megadeth have brought its travelling metal fest on the road since 2008.

Megadeth are using the return of Gigantour to promote their album TH1RT3EN, which came out November 1, through Roadrunner Record.

Ace ♠

Protect Your Head With Motörhead

If you have the T-shirt 'Give Me Some Motörhead', you may want to have some protection to go with it. And guess what, the band is now selling condoms.

From Motörhead's site: "Go to bed with Motörhead! Each Motörhead Custom Condom matchbook holds 1 Durex latex condom. Available as a 3-pack or 6-pack." For more go here.

And not to be outdone, Slayer also has a custom Condom matchbook for sale.

The site's description of the matchbook is killer: "For when you’re going South of Heaven!" It'll set you back $12.99. However, both the Motörhead and Slayer prophylactics, are just regular Durex condoms, packaged in each bands respective colours and logos. The Kiss kondom, is the real deal.

The king of self promotion and marketing, Gene Simmons of Kiss also has a line. The 'kondoms' featuring Simmons on the package, include a single condom pack: one red latex condom with special tongue lubrication. I have no idea what that means.

Ace ♠

Happy Anniversary Orgasmatrön

Mother Fucker! Now I'm really feeling old. Motörhead's album Orgasmatrön is 25 years old today!

(Pic lifetd from Motörheads twitter account)

From Wikipedia: The albums working title was Ridin' with the Driver and was later changed to Orgasmatrön, but it was too late for Joe Petagno to change the cover art and the train design was used.

As well as alluding to the original name of the album, Joe Petagno also commented on the concept behind the album cover: Lemmy was living on a houseboat then, and collecting train models. He said, "You know, Joseph, I want a fucking train. It seemed weird to me... [laughs] but, yet again it worked".
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The preliminary sketch had the Orgasmatrön train going in the opposite direction, but Petagno decided to turn it so it was going out of the picture rather than coming into it. "It gave me a lot of trouble, because [of] trying to fit the head in front of the train with this cow scoop. But it worked in the end".

Orgasmatrön is the only full Motörhead album to feature Pete Gill on the drums.

Gill (far right) also played on the four new tracks recorded for the 1984 'No Remorse' compilation album.

Ace ♠

Motörhead Wants You

On the topic of killer T-shirts, check it.
The just released, limited edition Motörhead 'Wants You!'

From their site: Price: $24.99 'A special message from the Warpig for the band’s American fans!' To Snag-gletöoth a T, go here.

Ace ♠