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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alice Cooper and Motörhead pay tribute to 'cultural icon' Ozzy Osbourne
Alice Cooper and the stars of Motörhead have led tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne. On Tuesday, a representative for the Osbourne family announced that the Black Sabbath frontman had passed away at the age of 76. Following the sad news, rock singer Cooper praised Ozzy's contribution to the music industry. "The whole world is mourning Ozzy tonight. Over his long career, he earned immense respect among his peers and from fans around the world as an unmatched showman and cultural icon," he told The Hollywood Reporter. "I always saw Ozzy as a cross between the prince of darkness, which is the persona his fans saw, and the court jester. That was the side that his family and friends saw. He was and will continue to be a rock n roll legend." In addition, a representative for Motörhead shared a black-and-white photo of Ozzy and band co-founder Lemmy Kilmister, who died at the age of 70 in 2015. "We lost our dear, dear friend today," they stated. "Ozzy was a pioneer, a guiding force for all in hard rock and heavy metal, and a great guy too. Lemmy and Ozzy were brothers in arms who enjoyed many adventures together over the decades, and his loss is seismic. Rest peacefully Ozzy, we will always love and celebrate you..." A number of other major rock groups honoured Ozzy's legacy too. A spokesperson for the Foo Fighters thanked the rocker for "a lifetime of inspiration", while Mötley Crüe praised the Paranoid hitmaker's dedication to making music. "RIP @OzzyOsbourne. Thank you for all that you did for music and for Mötley Crüe," they commented. "None of this would be same if it wasn't for you and you will be missed. Our thoughts are with the Osbourne family." Elsewhere, Pearl Jam's Mike McCready credited Ozzy as a major influence. "Thanks for the music, Ozzy, it makes our journey in life better," he wrote on Instagram. And in statement posted on X, a rep for Aerosmith insisted Ozzy "changed music forever". "From Black Sabbath to his solo work, Ozzy redefined what it meant to be heavy. He did it all with heart, grit, and that wild spirit only he could bring," they shared. "Our love goes out to Sharon, his family, his band, and the millions around the world who felt his fire. Rock on, Ozzy. You will be missed, but never forgotten!"
Forbes
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Motörhead Rocks Back To No. 1
Motörhead's The Manticore Tapes debuts at No. 1 on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart and enters ... More four other U.K. rankings inside the top 10. UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Photo of LEMMY and MOTORHEAD; posed, group shot - L-R: Philthy Animal, Lemmy, 'Fast' Eddie Clarke (Photo by Estate Of Keith Morris/Redferns) A decade after the band's breakup and the death of frontman Lemmy Kilmister, Motörhead is back with a new album. The Manticore Tapes has been called a lost album by some, as it features tunes recorded by the hard rock group in 1976, when the outfit was still brand new. The full-length marks the first proper album from Motörhead in 10 years, and its arrival — paired with the positions it opens in on a variety of charts in the United Kingdom — show just how dedicated the band's fans remain. The Manticore Tapes Debuts at No. 1 Most excitingly, The Manticore Tapes opens at No. 1 on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart. Motörhead collects its fourth leader on that genre-specific tally, having previously topped the list with The Wörld Is Yours, Bad Magic, and Louder Than Noise… Live in Berlin. The rockers have now racked up a total of 42 appearances on the Official Rock & Metal Albums ranking, with 28 of those projects reaching the top 10. Motörhead Lands Four Top 10 Debuts Speaking of the top 10, The Manticore Tapes opens inside that lofty region on four of the six tallies it appears on in the U.K., including the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart. Motörhead's latest starts at No. 6 on the Official Vinyl Albums list and No. 7 on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums rankings. The Album Misses Only the Top 10 Once The Manticore Tapes gets off to a less impressive beginning on both the Official Album Downloads chart and the list of the most consumed releases in the country. On the former tally, Motörhead enters at No. 63. On the latter roster, which is the most competitive in the country, the rock group reaches just one space higher. A New High on the Vinyl Ranking Motörhead scores its fourth top 10 on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts, while the group also nabs its second-ever placement inside the top arena on the list of the bestselling vinyl collections in the U.K. Motörhead debuted on the vinyl tally with Bad Magic, which was released just months before Lemmy passed away from cancer. That project soared to No. 3, and since then, the band has appeared on the list more than a dozen times — but none of those efforts climbed into the top 10, until this week.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Plans for Burslem venue in memory of Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister
A planned concert venue in heavy metal legend Lemmy Kilmister's hometown would help to boost the area's music scene, a local artist has proposal would see the vacant Queen's Theatre in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, transformed into an 800-seat venue with a cafe, museum and music those behind the idea is sculptor Andy Edwards, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, who created the statue of the Burslem-born Motorhead Edwards told BBC Radio Stoke the venue, which would be called Kilmister Hall, could help to attract more bands and artists to the city. "We've got a big musical heritage in this city and we used to attract the best bands," he said."That's drifted away and this [new venue] would make a huge difference in getting that back again." The Grade II-listed Queen's Theatre originally closed in 1998 but reopened for occasional events in 2003 before shutting again in neighbours the Lemmy statue on Market Place, which was unveiled on 9 May to mark 10 years since the singer's death from cancer and the 50-year anniversary of Motorhead's to IFK Legacy CIC, which is working on the proposal, plans for the venue were at an early stage and organisers were looking at procuring the building and raising have been held with Stoke-on-Trent City Council, which owns the theatre, and Mr Edwards said they had been "really positive". He said it was important the project was financially viable, adding: "It's not just about wild dreams, it's about making things pay for themselves and not run out of steam."A spokesperson for the city council said there had been "lots of discussions" with interested parties over the future of the Queen's Theatre."While these discussions are in still in the early stages and all options are being explored, it is clear that all interested parties are keen to progress with a project to restore the building, particularly one which will combine a performance space with wider community and educational uses," they added. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Unveiling of Lemmy statue in Burslem was sea of love
The sculptor who created the statue of heavy metal legend Lemmy Kilmister has praised the hundreds of fans who turned out for its unveiling, describing the crowd as a "sea of love".The 2.25m bronze-cast statue of the Motörhead frontman was uncovered in the singer's hometown of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, during a ceremony on memorial, which stands on a plinth on Market Place, was designed by Andy Edwards to commemorate 10 years since the rocker's death and 50 years since the band was local artist told BBC Radio Stoke the event had a "festival vibe" but was more intimate. "It was just a sea of love. The atmosphere was great... everybody was lovely," he well as guest speakers, including Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell, the ceremony also saw a procession of motorbikes arrive with a portion of Lemmy's ashes, which were placed in the statue. Edwards, whose previous work includes a famous Beatles statue at Pier Head in Liverpool, said he was thinking of organising another event in Burslem in July to mark Motörhead's 50th anniversary."We need this statue in our area, we need something to bring people together and to show what kind of people we actually are," he added."I don't think it [the ceremony] can be topped, which is why we're thinking of doing it again." Bloodstock festival organiser Vicky Hungerford, who was friends with Lemmy, said she has been "on a high" since attending the event."You had to be there to appreciate how incredible the feeling, the vibe and the day was," she real name Ian Fraser Kilmister, was born in Burslem in 1945 and later lived in nearby Newcastle-under-Lyme and joined Hawkwind as a bassist and vocalist in 1971 before forming Motörhead four years band went on to release 23 studio albums in a career spanning 40 years until Lemmy's death on 28 December 2015, which came after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dead man's fans again! Hundreds of Motörhead fans arrive in Stoke as statue of front man Lemmy famous for their hit Ace Of Spades is unveiled in his home town
Thousands of eager Motörhead fans gathered to witness the unveiling of a statue dedicated to frontman Lemmy Kilmister yesterday. The two-metre tall tribute to the renowned musician, born Ian Fraser Kilmister, has been erected on Market Place in his hometown of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, nearly a decade on from his death. Renowned for their popular 1980s hit Ace of Spades, featuring the line 'the dead man's hand again', Motörhead skyrocketed to international stardom in the late 1970s, releasing 20 studio albums over the course of a 40-year career. By 2025, the heavy metal band had sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, with the group often credited for influencing multiple music scenes. Now, 50 years since the legendary band was formed, fans in their thousands were keen to catch a glimpse of the new monument which depicts the beloved rockstar during his 1980s heyday. Designed by Blurton sculptor and lifelong fan Andy Edwards, the statue even includes space to include Lemmy's ashes, which were accompanied to the ceremony by a procession of motorbikes. Renowned for their popular 1980s hit Ace of Spades, featuring the line 'the dead man's hand again', Motörhead skyrocketed to international stardom in the late 1970s, releasing 20 studio albums over the course of a 40-year career Alongside the unveiling of the new monument, other highlights to mark the anticipated event included a biker cavalcade, a 21-rev salute, and even an appearance from Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell. Lemmy found early success with the band Hawkwind before rocketing to international stardom with Motörhead in 1975. The group later became one of the defining metal bands of the 1980s, with Lemmy, lead singer, founder and bassist, once described as having 'one of the most recognisable voices in rock'. He died, aged 70, on December 28 2015, with his heartbreaking passing announced in a statement on the Motörhead Facebook page, which remembered a 'mighty, noble friend' and called on fans to play his music loud and 'have a drink or few'. His death came just over a month after the passing of his bandmate Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor. Famous for his hard-rocking lifestyle, Kilmister said he drank a bottle of Jack Daniels every day for many years, and also claimed to have slept with more than 1,000 women. He said he had never married because the love of his life, a woman named Susan Bennett, had died of a heroin overdose aged 19. He dedicated his autobiography to Ms Bennett. Pictured: fans gathered for the unveiling ceremony, which also featured a biker cavalcade, a 21-rev salute, and even an appearance from Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell In November last year, MailOnline reported that his ashes were understood to have been rehomed at Stringfellows nightclub in Covent Garden. The venue, which Lemmy was known to frequent, was even the place where Motörhead celebrated their 35th anniversary in November, 2010. Motörhead's former manager Todd Singerman said Stringfellows 'always had a special place' in Lemmy's heart. He told The Sun: 'He loved the relaxed environment — and he certainly loved the view. I know he's relieved he can get back to enjoying one of his favourite places.' It was the musician's request before his death for his remains to be placed inside bullets and sent to his loved ones. And in 2021, crew members Eddie Rocha and Emma Cederblad shared a video of them getting the permanent tribute to their late friend. Lemmy, whose real name was Ian Fraser Kilmister, later lived in nearby Newcastle-under-Lyme and Madeley after growing up in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent The clip began with the caption: 'Some of Lemmy's ashes were shared with family and close friends.' The bullet was then shown before the powdery residue was seen being slipped into ink to create a portrait of the musician for Eddie's leg and the band's iconic spade emblem for Emma. Former MTV Headbangers Ball host Riki Rachtman was the first to share the golden bullet he received engraved with Lemmy's name earlier that year. He captioned his Twitter post: ' Before his death #Lemmy asked for his ashes to be put in some bullets and handed out to his closest friends Today I received a bullet and was literally brought to tears Thank you @myMotorhead.'
