The Motörcast : Official Motörhead podcast

We're pleased to welcome to the latest edition of #themotorcast, Wes Orshoski who was one of the directors of Lemmy the movie! Tune into hear all his stories of the great man and making this incredible film! Presented by Howard H Smith See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Upon first hearing Motörhead's, Bomber album in '79, Peavy saved up to buy a Rickenbacker bass, which sent him on a forty year plus career in heavy metal with his band Rage. Tune in to hear about his love and his influence and subsequent tour with them in 1991. Presented by Howard H Smith See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stuart 'Rage' Dixon has been grinding the axe with black metal legends, Venom for the last two decades. Raised on a healthy diet of Mӧtorhead since being a young rocker he discusses his memories and love of all things loud and how it influenced his path on the guitar playing all things loud and dirty. Presented by Howard H Smith See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Back in 1993, Andy Brings was a member of German thrash trio, Sodom and they embarked on the Christmas Metal Meetings tour across Germany with Mötorhead, also joined by Kreator and Entombed. Tune in to hear his stories from the road of that memorable tour. Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The legendary metal queen, Doro Pesch has been a long standing friend, touring partner and collaborator of Motӧrhead and we are very pleased to welcome her to this episode of the Motӧrcast. Tune in to hear all of her many memories of Lemmy and the band from across the decades. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Journalist, punk rock singer and close from of Lemmy, Mӧrat shares his decades of memories of being in the Mӧtorhead orbit. Tune in to hear his stories from his years of friendship and also his involvement in Killed By Deaf - A Punk Tribute To Mӧtorhead. Presented ny Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode we welcome Michael and Annie from Concept Cafe's who produce the official Motӧrhead coffee, Speedfreak. As lifelong fans, their years of dedication to the band lead them into producing their signature coffee. Tune in to hear their stories of going from being young fans to the journey to Speedfreak. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the 1978 a young Tony Dolan was into the punk scene and happened upon Motӧrhead at a gig at Newcastle University. This life changing moment lead him to pick up the bass and follow his path as a musician. On this episode he discusses his love for all things Motӧrhead and memories of them across the years. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Motӧrhead celebrate their 50th anniversary an old tape from 1976 has surfaced that documents the first ever studio recordings of Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke & Phil Taylor, entitled The Manticore Tapes. This recording has been sat on tape for 49 years and is finally seeing the light of day. Journalist Kris Needs wrote the liner notes and on this episode tells the full story of this incredible discovery. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

On Wednesday 16th April an event was held to celebrate the launch of a brand new mix of Motörhead seminal Ace Of Spades album. The event included a playback in Dolby headquarters screening room and was preceded by a Q&A of people associated with the album, both old and new. Kris Needs (journalist and friend of the band), Django Holder (engineer who did the Dolby mix), John Jackson (owner of Jackson's studios where the album was recorded), Sally Freeman (John's daughter and runner during the album recording) and all hosted by Howard H Smith. Tune in to hear stories about the recording and mixing of this album over four decades!

'Metal' Maria Ferrero grew up on a diet of Motörhead in her teenage years and first met the band when she worked for Megaforce Records. Over time she ended up being their publicist in the US for many a year. Tune into hear her memories of their decades of friendship. Hosted by Howard H Smith

Our guest on this episode is Mike Lloyd, who has been promoting gigs in Lemmy’s home town of Stoke On Trent for decades and also promoted the infamous Heavy Metal Holocaust held at Port Vale football club in 1981! Tune in to hear how they upset the neighbours for miles around! Presented by Howard H Smith.

Heavy Metal bassist extraordinaire, Becky Baldwin from Mercyful Fate grew up on a heavy diet of Hawkwind and Motörhead via her dad and played a key role in her interest in picking up a bass from an early age. Her teenage years took her into a world of music discovery spearheaded by her love of the loudest band in the world that would ultimately influenced her life and career. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

UK rockers Terrorvision did their first ever European tour as support to Motörhead in 1993. They have a new album out with an epitaph to the great man titled ' The Night Lemmy Died'. Tune in to hear bassist Leigh Marklew's stories from the road with the loudest band of all time! Presented by Howard H Smith.

On this episode we have a very special guest, Mariko Fujiwara who was married to the one and only, Mr Fast Eddie Clarke. Tune into hear her memories of the life and times of the legendary Motörhead guitarist and also a special guest appearance from his much loved dog, Cookie. Presented by Howard H Smith

This special episode of the Motörcast was recorded at this years Bloodstock festival in the UK where a special Lemmy Forever ceremony was held to celebrate a new sculpture of Lemmy that will be a permanent artifact there for years to come. Howard H Smith speaks to sculptor Alan Williams as well as Craig Locicero from Forbidden and last but not least, Mr Phil Campbell.

Mark Fuller started his journey in the music industry managing bands & running clubs, rubbing shoulders with Lemmy from the outset in their formative years. In recent years he runs festival hospitality and the Rock N'Roll hotel Karma Sanctum in London's Soho. Tune in to hear some amazing stories from his enduring 35 years friendship with Motörhead. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

Motörhead played Bloodstock festival in 2011 and are being honoured there at this years edition. Organiser Vicky Hungerford also met her husband via Lemmy! Tune in to hear her stories of growing up with the loudest band in the world and how they changed the course of her life. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Iconic, extreme metal guitarist James Murphy has been a member of Death, Obituary and Testament, to name but a few. Here he talks about his love of Motörhead and how their power and ear splitting volume, influenced his playing and attitude in the early years of his career, which still resonates with him today. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Skateboarding legend Geoff Rowley discovered Motörhead when he was young through skate videos and the music turned into a the soundtrack his of career. He collaborated and became friends with the trio over the years and tells his stories of his life and times with the loudest band in the world here. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Keen Motörheadbanger, artist and graphic designer Rob Fletcher submitted several of his awesome Motörhead inspired artworks to the band over the years and even predicted the Orgasmatrain in one of his early works. Tune in to hear his stories of his artistic brushing with the band and his devotion to the loudest band in the world! Presented by Howard H Smith.

As a young teenager, Pilly discovered Motörhead through punk. After tracking down their record label's address at his local library and writing to them, he struck up a lifelong friendship with Lemmy and the band. Tune in to hear his stories of his time spent with them across the decades as friend and confidant. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Avid rock fan Alex Becker, through his own tenacity landed a job at Gibson in Berlin where he met Motörhead and worked with them on Phil Campbell's guitars. He's recently written a book on his time in the music industry and here shares his stories of working with the loudest band on earth! Presented by Howard H Smith.

Back in 1983, heavy metal upstarts Anvil landed the support on the UK leg of Motörhead's, Another Perfect Tour. Tune in to hear frontman Lips tell his stories from the road and his friendship with the band over the decades. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Avid Motörhead fan and creative director of award winning studio Fantoons, David Calcano has published two amazing graphic novels about the band in the last couple of years. Here he talks about his journey from fan to creator of these awesome books. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

Rockabilly guitarist extraordinaire, Danny B Harvey made his name in the Rockats in the 80's when he also first met lemmy. His friendship lasted on for years and they formed a band to play the rock n'roll they love, Headcat. Listen in to hear his stories and anecdotes of this lifelong friendship with the great man. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

Kim Hawes introduction to life on the road with Motörhead started with her selling merch. After bonding with band and crew on numerous tours, a twist of fate ended up with her tour managing them and making a career out of it. One of the few female tour managers around at the time. Tune in to hear all her stories of life on the road with the Motör-juggernaut which she documents in her new book 'Lipstick & Leather'. Hosted by Howard H Smith

On this episode, avid Motörhead fan Marco Lindholm tells his personal journey of becoming a huge fan of the band in his native Finland and his experiences of meeting them, (including making a film about a pair of Lemmy's shades) and how they influenced his own music. Presented by Howard H Smith.

We're privileged to welcome bassist extraordinaire Jason Newsted to this special Motorhead Day - 8th Of May edition of #themotorcast. Tune in to hear his stories of his love of all things Motörhead, including performing with Metallica at Lemmy's 50th birthday party. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

Lifelong Motörhead fan and visual artist, Tom Huck had the break of a lifetime when he was commissioned personally by Lemmy to create some art pieces for the band. Tune in to hear his stories from fandom to working realising their vision with him. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Avid Motör-fan, Mike Robertson had a random, chance phone call with Lemmy that turned into a long standing friendship and job on the road as part of the crew. Tune in to hear his stories from the road with Motörhead and check out his blog too - obsessivemotorhead.blogspot.com. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

Lifelong Motör-fan, Glenn Williams' devotion to the band from early on ended up him with being a roadie for their backline company and even repairing Lemmy's bass guitar on occasion. Here he tells his tales from the road and working with the biggest PA's in the world. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

Silver Lining Records/Motörhead Music are home to Motörhead's last studio albums and some great live records. On this episode, head honcho Rod Kukla looks back on working with the band on those seminal records from their catalogue and the soon to be released, expanded reissue edition of Bad Magic, 'Seriously Bad Magic'. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

Rockabilly drummer extraordinaire Slim Jim Phantom made his name in the Stray Cats in the 80's when he also first met Lemmy. His friendship lasted on for years and they formed a band to play the rock n'roll they love, Headcat. Here he reminisces about his lifelong friendship with the great man. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

You may have seen or even taken part in last years Motörhead x Mövember campaign and grown a Lemmy Mo for the charity. This episode we have co-founder, Travis Garone on to talk about his love of the loudest band on earth and the amazing charity work they do and how you can get involved this year. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

Vocalist and death metal legend, Dave Ingram has been a lifelong Motörhead fan after first seeing them on Top Of The Pops in the 80's. Tune in to hear how the loudest band in the world influenced him over the years, both musically and culturally. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Lemmy has been immortalised in statue form at many places, Hellfest and Wacken being the most well known. Now, sculptor Andrew Edwards is lobbying to get his statue erected in Lemmy's birth town of Stoke. Tune in to hear about his campaign and his devotion to Motörhead over the decades. Presented by Howard H Smith.

On this episode, avid Motörhead fan Mike Ward tells his fascinating story of how a chance meeting with Fast Eddie Clarke ended up with him going for a cuppa around his house and helping out his band. Presented by Howard H Smith.

This year at Hellfest in France a huge statue of Lemmy was unveiled as their tribute to Motorhead. On this episode the sculptor Caroline Brisset is the guest who tells the story of how it was commissioned and built. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

Motörhead's career was long documented in video form across their career, in both promotional videos or long form live concert films. This episode's guest, Geraldine Geraghty produced a few of them and share's her memories of directing film for the loudest band on earth. Presented by Howard H Smith.

It's a little known fact that Lemmy occasionally stepped behind the mixing desk and produced music for other people. One such band was Warfare and their album Metal Anarchy. Main man Evo shares his stories of working in the studio with the great man on this episode. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Since Motörhead disbanded when Lemmy sadly passed, many tribute bands have emerged to fill the void and continue to play their immortal songs live. On this episode we talk to Motörheadache frontman Rob Campbell who has been blowing eardrums across the UK since 2003. He discusses his love of all things loud and have Lemmy & Eddie up on stage with him on one occasion. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Back in 1982, Motörhead's manager tasked young film maker, Nick Mead with making an intro film to be screened before their stage entrance on the Iron Fist tour. The result was the band dressed as knights battling in woodlands. Here Nick tells the hilarious stories from the filming of this mini-movie. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Lemmy proudly wore his signature cowboy boots on and off stage for many years and this episode's guest is Pascal Davayat who's boot making company Riff Raff made his bespoke footwear. A long standing friend of Motörhead he has some great stories to tell from their inner circle. Hosted by Howard H Smith

In this special episode of The Motörcast we hear some unique stories from various fans from around the world . On the show are Martin Barrett and Algar who all tell their own personal tales on how Motörhead touched their lives. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Alan Hungerford is known to many of you as one of the chiefs of UK festival, Bloodstock but before he got into promoting he worked with many bands on the road. One such band was Motörhead, where he toured the world tenfold as Lemmy's PA. Listen to his incredible stories from the behind the scenes of the Motör-machine! Hosted by Howard H Smith.

Tom Angelripper founded German thrash metal legends, Sodom in the early 80's after being obsessed by Motörhead as a teenager. A few years later they supported them on tour and their paths would cross at festivals across Europe as the years went on. Tom opens up about his love of the loudest band in the world and shares his memories of his time with the band. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

British punk band Segregates unashamedly wear their Motörhead influences on their sleeve and front man Smell devoted himself to following the band around the UK and Europe on tour. Making friends with band and crew, he wrote a tour diary of his experiences that has yet to see the light of day. Tune in to hear his tales from the road. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Carcass guitarist Bill Steer was raised on the guitar rock of the 1970's but it was witnessing Motörhead on Top Of The Pops performing Bomber that changed his view of hard rock forever. Tune in to hear his love and admiration of the band and the time he jammed with Würzel. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Cro-Mags founder and bassist, Harley Flanagan has a lifelong connection with Motörhead after partying with them as a teenager when they first toured the US, to his band supporting them on the Orgasmatron tour and beyond. Here he shares his stories of those decades of friendship with Lemmy and co. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Skunk Anansie guitarist Ace has been a lifelong Motörfan but when his band caught Lemmy's ear they became firm friends. He performed at Motörhead's 25th anniversary show and Lemmy organised his stag do! Hear these amazing stories and more on this episode! Presented by Howard H Smith.

Producer extraordinaire Howard Benson was a crucial part of the sound of Motörhead for over 5 years, producing the albums Bastards, Sacrifice, Overnight Sensation and Snake Bite Love. Here he shares his memories of what it was like to be in the studio with Lemmy and the loudest band in the world. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Philthy 'Animal' Taylor's sister Helen was one of the co-founders of Motörheadbangers fan club in 1979, along with his dad. On this episode she joins us to share her childhood memories of growing up with Phil and spending time on the road with Motörhead during those extraordinary years of the late 70's and early 80's.

From his humble beginnings in Brazil in the 80's, guitarist/vocalist Max Cavalera was always an ardent Motörhead fan. He's had many hilarious encounters with Lemmy over the years and here he shares some of his favourite Motörhead stories. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

After befriending Lemmy in 1975 after he left Hawkwind, Lucas Fox was the drummer in the first incarnation of Motörhead along with guitarist, Larry Wallis. Here he recounts his tales from those early days when they started out as Bastards before changing their name and his ongoing friendship with Lemmy over the years. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

Lifelong Motörhead fan and artist Mark DeVito was an integral part of the team looking after all the artwork for the band throughout the last decade of their career. On this episode he shares stories of working closely alongside Lemmy and management on some of their legendary artwork. Present by Howard H Smith.

In this special episode of The Motörcast we hear some unique stories from various fans from around the world . On the show are Mackenzie Fisher, Brett Scarrott and Wade Brooks & Trace Rayfield who all tell their own personal tales on how Motörhead touched their lives. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Phil Campbell was guitarist in Motörhead for some 31 years and his son Dane Campbell grew up around their rock n'roll circus from an early age here he shares stories from his youth, learning his craft, hosting his own podcast and sharing a stage with the loudest band on earth.

Simon Abbott was a teenager who travelled up with his mates to Port Vale for the huge Motörhead festival in 1981 and here he shares his memories of that extraordinary day. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

Back in late '79 a young student photographer named Rick Saunders enquired about photographing Motörhead at a gig, a few months later he was out on a whirlwind trip round the venues of the UK with them as their defacto cameraman. Here he tells his extraordinary tale of those times. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

Dedicated Motörhead fan John Bingham has been an avid fan of the band for over four decades. Here he shares his memories of following the loudest band on earth since an early age. Presented by Howard H Smith.

The providers of Motörhead's backline equipment from pretty much day one are Audiolease and company founder Steve Sunderland lets in on all secrets of this volumous gear on this episode! Hosted by Howard H Smith.

The friendship between Lemmy and fellow musician Gass Wild dates back pre-Hawkwind. Here he shares his stories and memories of the years they spent together. Hosted by Howard H Smith.

No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith was the first ever live album to crash into the UK charts at No.1 and renowned rock journalist Malcolm Dome shares his Motörhead memories from his decades of writing about and interviewing the band. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Motörhead first toured the USA in 1981 as support to Ozzy Osbourne and after a chance meeting with the band, a young fan, Gregory Yarde was inspired to start the Motörhead appreciation club of America.

Heavy metal flows in Dom Lawson’s veins and with many years of experience under his belt as a music journalist, he’s interviewed, reviewed, seen and written about Motörhead a lot. Hear all his tales and thought them here.

Nik Moore was Motörhead’s public relations representative in the UK for 20 years, up until 2015 when Lemmy sadly passed. Here he shares some of his favourite experiences from those years of service dealing with the media.

Tony Mottram is one of the most renowned rock photographers around. Tony Mottram is one of the most renowned rock photographers around. . He photographed Motörhead from very early on in their career and is also an obsessive fan himself. He has a great story or five to tell!

Longtime friend of Lem and Motörhead, Simon Sessler also spent time as an occupant of their home in Kensal Rise. Here, he shares some tales that don’t break ‘the code’ from his time in ‘Head HQ and his long lasting friendship with the man himself.

Girlschool vocalist and bassist, Enid Williams was a founder member of the band back in ’78. Enid is a wealth of insight into the orbit of Lemmy, Philthy and Fast Eddie during those heady days for the trio. Presented by Howard H Smith.

The moment that a young Robert Kiewik first clapped eyes on Motörhead at the Lochem Pop festival in his native Holland in 1980, he was hooked for life. Here he shares his experiences of being a fan of the loudest band in the world for four decades. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Designer extraordinaire and TV presenter, Steve ‘Krusher’ Joule was instrumental in contributing to the Motörhead aesthetic over the years. As the graphic layout artworker on all their tour programmes, from their debut through to Another Perfect Day.

NWOBHM quartet, Weapon supported the mighty Motörhead across the length and breadth of the UK on their huge, Ace Up Your Sleeve tour in 1980. Front man Danny Hynes recounts his tales from the road of what it was like to support the most exciting rock band on the planet.

Ace Of Spades was recorded at Jackson Studio in Rickmansworth, just north west of London. Studio owner John Jackson and his daughter Sally Freeman, both lift the lid on what went down in the barn turned studio, where this legendary album was recorded.

Girlschool guitarist and vocalist Kim McAuliffe recounts what it was like to be on the road, record and play alongside the three amigos during their meteoric rise off the back of Ace Of Spades. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Kris Needs was in the thick of it during the Overkill, Bomber and Ace Of Spades years of Motörhead as friend and journalist. Kris contributed his first hand insight into the world of Ace Of Spades by writing the liner notes for the 40th anniversary editions. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Howard Thompson tells the story of how he signed Motörhead to Bronze Records in 1978. Presented by Howard H Smith.

Steffan Chirazi talks about his time working as a member of the Motörhead creative team.

The Motörcast; The Ace Of Spades 40th anniversary podcast trailer