Devil At the Movies : Lemmy

There are very few iconic figures in heavy music these days. You have your Dave Mustaines of Megadeth, and Lars Ulrich of Metallica but these guys are just well known for their quirks. The truly iconic figures are the ones that predate them like Ozzy or Lemmy. I sat down today to watch the movie released last year on the man Lemmy himself. And just when you think you've been exposed to what the press says so much that you know a person something like this film comes along and shows you really don't know shit.

I think most people equate Lemmy as this gravelly voiced frontman from a dirty rock band. Looks like a biker, has the moles and the Rickenbacker bass guitar endlessly singing the Ace of Spades. An intidimating figure. The movie 'Lemmy' shows a completely different side.While I'm sure he was a hellraiser in his youth and the movie eludes to some of this, the Lemmy today is a quiet, intelligent man that everybody seems to love and who goes through life just doing his thing. Whether it's collecting tons of war items and just random crap, to endlessly playing slot machines to recording and touring with Motorhead. There are alot of poignant moments in the movie including time spent with his son and the story behind that, to certain drugs killing his friends to just age in general.

I'm not going to give away too much on the movie. But I do recommend it. It's yet another piece that really let's you make a connection you'd never think in a million years you would. While fans go crazy idolizing the frontman for a legenday band, behind the scenes he's just a regular bloke. To an extent. The tag line says 49% motherfucker and 51% Son of a bitch. It's so far off the mark it's not even funny. Long live Lemmy and go see this movie, even if you're not a fan you'll be glad you did.

Motorhead Skis? Sure, Why Not?

Somehow I can't envision Motorhead on the slopes of the Alps or even Aspen. But I guess someone at Head Tyrolia Winter Sports is a fan and got the licensing to put the famous mascot of Lemmy and lads on a series of skis. So take that Children of Boredom, you can have your skateboards but real men ski with Motorhead under their feet apparently.

Motorhead Has alot of Cool Options to Buy New Album

Guess what Motorhead fans? February 8th is the U.S. release of the World Is Yours and Lemmy and gang have a ton of options to buy it. This is from their official website after the jump.

Hey US Fans, “The World Is Yours” is finally available in The States! Album release date is next week, February 8th but you can pre-order the album in various formats starting today!

Order from Motorhead

For a limited time get the new album “The World Is Yours”, which includes a Bonus DVD filmed live at Wacken Open Air Germany (2006), an exclusively designed T-Shirt only available here PLUS an autographed copy of the limited edition Silver Vinyl signed by Lemmy himself! Limited quantities available so order yours today!

Order from iTunes

For a limited time you can get the new album “The World is Yours” plus an Exclusive Acoustic Version of “The Ace of Spades” only on iTunes

Order from FYE

Starting on Feb 8th you’ll be able to get the new album “The World is Yours” CD/DVD plus a Motorhead T-Shirt for one great price at your local FYE Store

Order from Hot Topic

Starting on Feb 8th you’ll be able to get the new album “The World is Yours” CD/DVD at your local Hot Topic plus check out an exclusive interview with Lemmy himself while loading up on other Motorhead merchandise at Shockhound.com

Buy at your Local Independent Record Store

Check out the Record Store Day website on Feb 8th for a chance to win an autographed copy of the limited edition Silver Vinyl signed by Lemmy himself and find a local Independent Record Store near you to pick up your copy of the new album “The World is Yours” on Standard Black Vinyl or the CD which includes a Bonus DVD filmed live at Wacken Open Air Germany (2006)

Order from Amazon

Check out Motorhead’s Artist Store on Amazon.com where you can order the new album “The World is Yours” CD/DVD or on Standard Black Vinyl and watch the video for “Get Back In Line” while you’re there.

Order from Best Buy

Pre-Order now or starting on Feb 8th you’ll be able to get the new album “The World is Yours” CD/DVD at your local Best Buy.

So there you go. See this is how you get albums sold by wooing people in with exclusive stuff.

Lemmy's Documentary DVD Release Dates Finally Revealed

After weeks of seeing news on this film being released including screening locations that were nowhere near me, the dates for release on Lemmy 49% Motherfucker 51% Son of a Bitch are finally here. It looks like February 15th is set for the States.Here it is for the rest of the world.

Germany: January 23
U.K./Ireland: January 24
Finland: February 4
Sweden: February 23
Australia: March
Canada: March
Japan: March

So we're not the first but we're not the last to get these shipped(sorry Japan). I actually am really looking forward to this because it's always enjoyable listening to Lemmy talk.Hopefully this doesn't sugarcoat things just like Lemmy doesn't and based on that full title I can't see that happening.

Happy 65th Birthday, Lemmy

65 Years ago today Lemmy Kilmister and his moles were born and 30 years later would stare up at his mic and help change the heavy rock scene with Songs like Ace of Spades and Stone Dead Forever.With the documentary on his life coming out next year and touring for the current album "The World is Ours" Lemmy is still going strong. Here is to many more years of whiskey swilling and hell raising music from Mr. Kilmister.

The trailer for Lemmy's Documentary needs more mole.

How cool do you have to be to warrant a documentary about yourself? Apparently as cool as Lemmy. Other then Dio I can't think of a more beloved character in the heavy music scene then Mr. Lemmy Kilmister. And so far on the other spectrum is Lemmy, with his penchant for collecting old German war artifacts,buzzsaw bass tone,and a singing voice that sounds like someone gargling fiberglass with whiskey. No one is sure beyond screenings when this movie is coming out but here is the trailer for it.



You can go here for more details. Even if you're not a fan of Motorhead this is a must view because though I sometimes don't agree with Lemmy's perspective on things there is no denying that his perspective is always unique and funny.And this documentary is essential to any rock historian's collection. Hey, Behind the Music, this may very well be how you're supposed to do a documentary. Pay Attention.