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Motörhead - Postpone Paris Show

After In Flames canceled their show in Nancy, now also Motörhead have postponed the Paris date on their European tour after the Ministry of Culture decided to close the Zenith in Paris. Saxon and Girlschool were also scheduled to perform as part of the Motörhead European tour. A new date in January is in the works for the show in Paris.

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Posted: 16.11.2015 by Bad English | Comments (1)


Motörhead - Former Drummer Philthy Phil Passes Away

Heavy metal legends Motörhead have lost their former drummer Phil Taylor aka Philthy Phil, who died at the age of 61. He was the band's drummer from 1975-1984 and later from 1987-1992. After that, current drummer Mikkey Dee took over the drummer spot. He appeared on the band's debut album and played on a further 10 albums, including 1979's Bomber, 1980's Ace Of Spades, and 1981 live album No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith. He contributed to 1992 album March Or Die but departed the band during the recording process. It seems like he was ill for quite some time. R.I.P.

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Posted: 12.11.2015 by Bad English | Comments (9)


Motörhead - Lemmy Recovering From Lung Infection, To Return Tonight

As you probably know, Motörhead have been cancelling several shows recently on their North American tour. It seems that frontman Lemmy Kilmister was suffering from a lung infection which deteriorated with the altitude but the band vows to return to the stage tonight on their show in St. Louis.

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Posted: 08.09.2015 by Bad English | Comments (2)


Motörhead - More Gigs Cancelled

Motörhead's current North American tour is still not running smoothly. Because of frontman Lemmy Kilmister health issues, the metallers have had to cancel their Dallas and Houston appearances as well. Saxon still played in each city. Lemmy fully intends to resume touring duties as, and when, his doctors give him the all-clear. So, it is still unclear whether or not Motörhead will perform on the next shows on the tour. Keep an eye on the band's official websites for regular updates on that.

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Posted: 05.09.2015 by Bad English | Comments (3)


Motörhead - Lemmy Stops Texas Show After Three Songs

It happened again. After their Utah show being stopped after a few songs, Motörhead's legendary frontman Lemmy Kilmister stopped the band's show in Austin, Texas last night again and admitted: "I can't do it." Motörhead had already cancelled their Riot Fest in Denver as well due to continued health issues of Lemmy Kilmister. At this point, it's fair to ask if it's healthy for Lemmy to even be playing live if he is not well. So far, things have not been going so well on their North American tour in support of Bad Magic.

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Posted: 02.09.2015 by Bad English | Comments (26)


Motörhead - Forced To End Show Early In Utah, Cancel Denver Show

While Motörhead should be celebrating the release of their new album, Bad Magic, things aren't going well for Lemmy of late and in the last few years. After the band was forced to cut short a show in Salt Lake City earlier in the week after the 69 year-old frontman had some breathing problems, they ended up canceling their performance at the Riot Fest for the same reasons. Motörhead played just 4 songs in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Posted: 30.08.2015 by Bad English | Comments (3)


Motörhead - Stream Rolling Stones Cover And More

Motörhead cover version of The Rolling Stones classic "Sympathy For The Devil" has premiered online and can be streamed at this location. The song is taken from band's much-anticipated 22nd studio album, Bad Magic, which will be released later this week on August 28th. At the same location, you can listen to three other new songs from the record that include "Victory Or Die," "Evil Eye" and "Shoot Out All Your Lights".

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Posted: 26.08.2015 by Bad English | Comments (3)


Motörhead - New Lyric Video Online

The new music continues, this time around with a new song from Motörhead. The legendary band has just premiered their brand new lyric video for the tune "Electricity." By now, you are probably aware that the heavy metal titans' upcoming 22nd studio album, Bad Magic, is due out on August 28th this year via UDR Music/Motörhead Music. Stream the new track below, and let us know what you think about it.

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Posted: 31.07.2015 by Bad English | Comments (4)


Motörhead - Announce North American Tour

Motörhead will embark on a North American tour this summer. These North American shows start in mid-August, with Saxon, Crobot and Anthrax as special guests on select dates, before ending with the Motörboat cruise between September 28th and October 2nd from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas. Motörhead is of course touring to present their forthcoming new record, Bad Magic.

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Posted: 24.06.2015 by Bad English | Comments (0)


Motörhead - Reveal New Album Details

The new Motörhead album is coming and it's some Bad Magic! The legendary British band will release their 22nd studio album on August 28th 2015 via UDR Music/Motörhead Music. Moreover, in their 40th anniversary year, the band also announces a 40th anniversary European tour in the fall. The new record Bad Magic was written and recorded in the studio together, for the first time in the Kilmister/Campbell/Dee era. Words like "loud, relentless, uncompromising and heavy as ever" are being used to describe the release.

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Posted: 04.06.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Girlschool - EP Coming, European Tour With Saxon, Motörhead

Legendary British metallers Girlschool are gearing up to tour North America for the first time in 20 years, and it's happening this May. Girlschool will be previewing tracks from its new album, Guilty As Sin, set for release later this summer via UDR Music and, as a special treat, will be selling a special-edition EP titled Propaganda!.

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Posted: 02.05.2015 by Bad English | Comments (0)


Motörhead - Cancel Festival Performance Due To Lemmy's Health Issues

Motörhead's South American tour dates didn't begin on a high note, quite the contrary. The legendary band was forced to pull out of the Monsters Of Rock Festival in Brazil over the weekend. Bassist/vocalist Lemmy Kilmister came down ill just hours before and the band cancelled their performance, sadly for Brazilian fans. However, guitarist Phil Campbell and drummer Mikkey Dee did have a jam session with Sepultura members. The good news is that Lemmy is doing better now and the band will continue the South America dates.

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Posted: 27.04.2015 by Bad English | Comments (7)


Motörhead - MotörBoat 2015 Confirms Slayer, Anthrax And More

The second Motörhead's MotörBoat cruise has been confirmed for 2015. After the first voyage last year, the initial artist lineup for MotörBoat has been announced. Joining the fun are Slayer, Motörhead, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed, Exodus, Crobot, Phil Campbell's All Starr Band, Motor Sister, Kyng, Fireball Ministry, Huntress and more!

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Posted: 19.03.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Motörhead - Update From The Studio

Motörhead recently returned to the studio to begin work on their 22nd studio album. The heavy metal legendary band released their latest album in 2013, Aftershock, but the band also faced a tough time after cancelling shows due to health issues of frontman Lemmy Kilmister. All of that seems behind them now as they are currently recording in Los Angeles with their longtime producer Cameron Web. Check out below some of the pics from the recording process.

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Posted: 28.02.2015 by Bad English | Comments (10)


Motörhead - New Video Online

The new Motörhead video has premiered online and it is for the song "Lost Woman Blues". The song is, of course, taken from the band's latest album Aftershock released last year. The video for the song "Lost Woman Blues" was filmed live from The Warfield in San Francisco on April 18th, 2014. You can now watch the video over here.

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Posted: 08.07.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (1)