LEMMY FOREVER ASHES CEREMONY AT WACKEN

ON AUGUST 2nd, 2023, a giant tribute to Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister took place, featuring a parade, communal toasts, and the enshrinement of his ashes at Lemmy’s Bar in the village of Wacken.
Despite wretched weather conditions, nothing could derail the thunderous celebrations, which saw Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee participate in an afternoon parade featuring several giant floats carrying hundreds of loud and raucous Motörhead fans. The proceedings started at the festival site and headed through the town of Wacken to Lemmy’s Bar, where hoards of fans were waiting for the enshrinement ceremony, which saw Phil and Mikkey place Lemmy’s ashes in a specially-prepared glass display unit next to personal items including his hat, boots, bass guitar, and Marshall stack. Fans were also treated to a re-enacted version of Lemmy’s Dressing Room, which contained all his favorite things such as books, newspapers, whiskey, of course, and even his beloved Kinder Eggs with a toy, and the building itself was adorned with various Motörhead-themed murals, including one of Lemmy himself.
Later, at night onstage, headlining rocker Doro (an old friend of Lemmy’s) was joined on stage by Phil and Mikkey for “Love Me Forever” and “Ace Of Spades,” which saw the crowd go crazy and underscore the enormous presence Lemmy carries as an immortal man of the people. Throughout the day (and doubtless into the remaining days of the festival), toasts were raised in Lemmy’s name.
“Lemmy loved playing Wacken; there was a long relationship as we played for the first time in 1997 and returned many, many times,” said Mikkey Dee. “It is quite natural that he is returning now and has another place forever.”
“It’s great that Lemmy will be at Wacken forever among such good friends,” said Phil Campbell. “And I’m glad there’s another home where people can raise a toast to him.”
The Lemmy Forever at Wacken celebration was part of a wider movement that started at last year’s Hellfest, and sees Lemmy enshrined and celebrated at select spots around the world, which he loved while giving fans a place to gather, remember, and honor him.

[@amberalexandrabayleycooke212]

Touching song on the background...😢 Rest in Peace, King Lemmy! ❤♾️🤟🏻🎸🇮🇹

[@haifisch165]

I still find it hard to believe that Lemmy is no longer with us. A man and a band unrepeatable...and immortal for us. Motörhead forever.

[@mikesmith4928]

♠️♠️HIS MEMORIAL MADE ME CRY

[@mikesmith4928]

@WilhelmSchmidtler HAGGIS TAILGATE PARTY

[@ByronBullets1]

I opened for the Misfits at the key club in Hollyweird back in the day. I was so excited and nervous I drove out a day early to acclimate to LA from Arizona and decided to take a walk down sunset. I popped in at the Rainbow on a Thursday night, a slow night, and saw Lemmy sitting at a video poker machine (or whatever he was playing) I asked the bartender through a mixture of hand gestures and lip syncing “is that Lemmy?” She nodded yes. I leaned in and asked her if she thought he would mind if I said hi and she said “not without this” handing me what looked like a rocks glass full of bourbon. I nervously asked if I could buy him a drink and he nodded without even taking his eyes off the screen. I thought the man couldn’t be bothered to leave his machine and I stood there awkwardly for a few seconds. He grabbed a cigarette from the pack on the bar and lit it as he asked me if I was “alright “ and thank god I speak a little of the Queen’s English. He genuinely asked me how I was doing. I introduced myself and told him I was in town to play a show and he knew all about the show. So instead of fan boying out on him we talked musical influences and I picked his brain for an hour about how to deal with stage fright. He told me stories from the road and after a while I didn’t want to over stay my welcome. So I shook his hand and thanked him for EVERYTHING he has done for rock and roll and I walked back into the streets never to see him again. I was so intimidated but he was so sweet. He was the nicest person ever and I cried to hear he passed. It made me sad that I will never again cross paths with my hero again. But I’ll always have that memory and I look forward to seeing all the memorials in his name. I will leave a tear at each place for him 😢

[@juanjuan-pi3of]

🤘

[@bluesrocker91]

That's an awesome story dude... A mate of mine, who's probably the biggest Motorhead fan I know, was over in L.A for a couple of weeks in 2015. On his last night in the city, he plucked up the courage and went to the Rainbow, specifically hoping to meet his hero. When he got there the barman told him he'd just missed Lemmy by about ten minutes. It was only a few months later that he died.

[@kanyewest2731]

i dont care

[@ByronBullets1]

@@bluesrocker91 bummer. I had no preconceived notion of what to expect, I just knew the place was historic and I wanted to feel the ghosts of rockers past but I got an even greater experience. I have been let down by people I considered rock gods but this was not one. Sorry your friend missed out. Lemmy was an amazing person and rock will never be the same without him

[@bobabier5394]

nice story bro. but very made up^^ these days many ppl claim to have met lemmy. i actually beleive none of those stories. if one of those stories are true, good for you! If not, why bother us with that? and in any case... why bother others with that? ppl bragging, ppl lying. ppl=shit

[@Felenari]

Good watch ty.

[@Petequinn741]

Music reverberates thru the universe forever . He's around

[@timhunt2500]

Just Beautiful!

[@JochenWalz-x4p]

Legend❤️

[@robt4150]

A man, a band still part of my everyday life.

[@Daniel_Fernandez88]

Estoy orgulloso de pertenecer a esta enorme familia ¡Lemmy en nuestros pensamientos y corazones por siempre! 🤘

[@joaocarlosfranciscodasilva5725]

Eterno

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

❤❤ 😢😢😢 i have 5TATS OF LEMMY KILMISTER SNAGGLETOOTH UNDER MY NECK AND MOTORHEAD NAME ON RIGHT SIDE OF MY FOREARM HAVE TRIBUTE SHIRTS TO. MOTORHEAD WAS FIRST CONCERT FOR ME 1980 NYC WHEN I WAS 13 PAID $5 FOR IT REST IN POWER LEMMY KILMISTER

[@dang0483]

🤘🤘

[@iam1745]

✨⚡⚡❤☀️❤⚡⚡✨

[@IndyJones0815]

Ehre wem Ehre gebührt🥃✝

[@ПарпорроПрпрр]

В России 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺 мы тоже его любим!!!

[@dianalefken]

heule ;(

[@АлсуЗиганьшина]

русский коммонт!

[@gregmarkiewicz601]

We need someone like Lemmy to help us get through these tough times. Unfortunately there will never be another Lemmy. Miss that man every day 😔

[@naitsabestian]

He may not be here but he left a legacy for times to come ♠

[@Burgher1605]

Legends never die. Even when they are killed by death ♠️🤘

[@wearemotorhead4747]

👏♠️♠️♠️

[@matthewmagda4971]

I see what you did there.

[@Burgher1605]

@@matthewmagda4971 If you squeeze my lizard… 🦎

[@user-ng9gd4vl9s]

Only metal people are brave enough to cry.

[@alejandrocura4595]

Lemmy is inmortal!!! Still living in our hearts! Long life to rock and roll! Motörhead for ever!!!

[@ВераХухрикова]

Totally agree 🤘♠️🤘

[@wearemotorhead4747]

Lemmy died? You arę wrong.

[@fredozz5861]

with DIO

[@Dungavenhooter-1700]

Gone, but not forgotten. Lemmy was a true legend.

[@chrislongbeard]

Great singer. Great songwriter. But most importantly a great human being.

[@kayzerkonradfonkruger]

🤘Rock Out. From Ukraine with respect🤘

[@sallyanacel]

I had the chance to see him in Arizona !and he was awesome !!!The way he plays bass is amazing !! This is a beautiful tribute and I hope everyone has a great time there He would be happy to see this display of love for him and his music .May it live on !!!

[@kortt]

I walked into a convenience store wearing one of my Motorhead shirts. The clerk looked at my shirt, smiled, and asked, "If Lemmy and God got in a fight, who would win". I replied "Lemmy IS God". The clerk replied "Correct".

[@rodrigocrispim]

oh my gosh!!! Lemmy Liked Kinder Surprise Egg.

[@RaluonRainbow]

We are Motorhead and we play rock n roll! So happy to see Mikkey Dee and Phil together❤️

[@matthewmagda4971]

But that GN'R shirt came from Walmart though :/

[@RaluonRainbow]

@@matthewmagda4971 he toured with The Bastards sons and GNR. You can't see the tag from Walmart.maybe was an old tshirt or was a gift.The important thing is that he was there with Mikkey Dee honouring Lemmy and Motorhead.

[@eltenda]

R.I.P lemmy!

[@heikes.6888]

This brought tears to my eyes.. Lemmy is immortal. We will adore you forever. Thank you Mister Kilmister! ❤

[@emperortrevornorton3119]

Lemmy is my metal father figure have every movie that he was in and almost every album on vinyl

[@doricdave]

Fantastic. I'm just back from LA, feel extremely lucky to have visited his home, The Rainbow and best of all his grave in the Forest Lawn. Very emotional moment. ♠️❤️

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

🤘💀🤘

[@frankpantsOU812]

EVERYTHING LOUDER THAN EVERYONE ELSE. ♠️

[@alexandrafrohna1091]

❤🥃♠️

[@DimitrijeNikolic-bo9nd]

Lemmy will forever be in our hearts R.I.P

[@jackyanderson9330]

I thank you all that were present for this ceremony. I hope it will continue to draw more fans every year. I mean more people will be coming every time just like in Graceland. Please I thank you all from my heart and with all my request (Both the organizers and all fans of Lemmy and Motorhead.). I love that.

[@JasonMOTORHEADMcVey]

My hero and inspiration. May he Rest In Peace. We love you forever Lemmy!!❤

[@belpheghor]

We miss you Lemmy! See you in the other side bro! Long Life Lemmy!

[@historynoble8945]

Metal love is unmatched.

[@guitarplayer7903]

Best rock n roller ever 🤟

[@GibsonVienna]

Lemmy will live forever. In our Soul, in our Heart, in our Mind. The Music of Motörhead is his Legacy for us!

[@azwris]

I'm crying man...Lemmy is irreplaceable...

[@mordecaijones1388]

That’s Rock n Roll right there!, the rest is just Crrrrrrrap!

[@dawnc.9676]

🖤🤘🏻

[@dennisdegroot5327]

This beautiful that you would share this love brother Lemmy 🧡🧡🧡

[@adrianhierro9222]

👍🤘

[@rensen8565]

👏🏻🤘🏻

[@lilasphotosandvideos43]

R.I.P. 😢

[@erasmoganceres4376]

Long Live Brother. You Will Never Be Forgotten.

[@brambonnewel5555]

🥃🖤♠

[@RosendoPerez-y9d]

Lemmy is a rock and roll icon

[@Fleig.]

Lol did they just buy a new Rickenbacker and put it in there? Just a nitpick, the whole thing looks really good, really respectful

[@Megatron_95]

Very fitting tribute to God himself!

[@isaveliy5507]

He is Legend, he Unforgettable! 🤘

[@kanchelsisarcadia1873]

🤘🤘

[@trepathy1]

Beautiful

[@alexskibicki2262]

Lemmy is one of my greatest influences in music. First time hearing Motörhead was from the classic ace of spades when I was a kid and I’ve been a fan ever since. Especially since the first Motörhead album I own was ace of spades. r.i.p lemmy

[@mikesmith4928]

A few years ago I was able to talk to motorheads manager about LEMMY it was a very special experience LEMMY WAS AMAZING 🤘🤘♠️

[@arielclissantossousa6328]

O Motorhead é tão poderoso que une as vertentes....os caras são venerados pelos camisetas pretas em geral\m/

[@Gabriel-all]

Maior banda de Rock da história (em minha humilde opinião)

[@craigsimon7658]

🎸🍺🍺🍺👍😎

[@vincentthibaut9594]

Tu nous manques Lemmy THE KING!!!! très bon groupe de Hard Rock Motorhead

[@satuhamalainen7953]

So touching this makes me cry

[@tomasvydra3167]

Lemmy forever... ♠️♠️♠️

[@myles-spikewebby8519]

Lemmy forever!!

[@axel.o4512]

So beautiful to see. Thanks for sharing. 🤘♠️

[@ThisTrainIsLost]

What is left that needs to be said? All of those Hawkwind passengers who patronised Motörhead as well, and the younger ones who glommed onto Motörhead first--they've all said what needs to be said. We are in the monument phase now.

[@HansDampf90]

❤❤❤

[@damneddracrose4763]

Motörhead for LIFE ! Lemmy always has been and always will be the Man ! RIP Lemmy !!!!

[@maiden4greece572]

Awesome .....no more words here......................long live

[@ilves6664]

Motörhead best trio Rock'n'roll Band whole world! Hail Lemmy! Hats Off!

[@scottsanders8634]

R.I.P lemmy

[@Fullmoonhowl101]

Gone but NEVER EVER forgotten

[@christophwegener9939]

Es muß aber auch mal gut sein mit Lemmy. Klar war er Boß und Sänger. Warum macht man das nicht für Phil Taylor oder Eddie Clarke?ich verehre ihn auch als Ikone und Fan seit 1980.Aber er wird nicht mehr wieder kommen. Hört Motörhead Mucke, ob alt oder neu. Mehr Ehre kann man nicht geben

[@BastardHamburg]

1:34 jeeehaw! I'm in this with Heavynger and Luc.♠️♠️♠️

[@gianpaolopelachin5091]

Grazie, nn ci sarà un altro! 😢😢 ♠️🤘

[@kicsisziszi]

Lemmy died to become immortal!

[@motorkent]

so are you gonna piece our god up and ship him all over the world? i dont think lemmy approves... this is horrible.... respect our göd... let him rest in peace.

[@larryc835]

Sadly missed never forgotten Lemmy.❤💯

[@nikkisixx5175]

R. I. P. Lemmy forever😢😢

[@RonnySkuthan-mz7cy]

lemmy forever ❤

[@trex7499]

lemmy forever

[@misterfrunobulax]

Steel heart crying... I miss you lemmy and motorhead also...❤❤❤

[@dextermorgan4594]

Yeeeeeeaaaaah 🤘🏻

[@macemajor3343]

Forever and for all time .. noone like lemmy ..motorhead 4eva

[@marshallroots4504]

Rip lemmy

[@marionjung3157]

Man ,so gern wäre Ich dabei gewesen.Mein Herz weint ,Es tan increíble y luego esta canción. También está tan cerca de mí. Oh, realmente rompe todas las represas.❤❤

[@nilshult5115]

Wonderful tribute to a legend.

[@fabiokhat-ck9vk]

Lemmy i miss you and I love you from irAn

[@andrewbinnie5852]

Thank you lemmy and the rest of motor head

[@sibiriantigertigress]

Was für ein bewegender Moment

[@atakahramanlar2481]

it was his table for me, what a nice touch to this

[@jefh5281]

De never forget him ❤

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifico.😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@jeroenretsok]

🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@emmatocrite9580]

The legend... tx 4 all Lemmy ... in our hearts forever....

[@carsmax]

from a black cloud he watching us!❤‍🔥🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@KittchenSink]

God bless ya Lem!! Thank you for the last 50 years of my life. From Hawkwind to hell, never forget ya!!

[@LemmyBass]

♠🍀♥ Since Lemmy died I started playing and singing his songs and I'm still doing this every day. After years of research I've built three replicas of "Murder One", "Marsha" and "Killer", it was a long way but now I'm so happy and can't stop playing. If you're interested in Lemmy's bass sound and playing style, check out what I've been up to since the great man left us. We should keep his legacy alive and it's so much fun playing his music as loud as possible. I love Lemmy and I'm so grateful for his sound, his songs and everything else he has done for all of us.I can tell you as a musician, that it's so much fun to get into his music deeper and deeper and for me it's like medicine to hear and to feel this sound and to sing out his lyrics loud. We know that we all have to leave someday, but in Lemmy's case his music will remain as long as we play and feel it. Lemmy always said "don't forget us, we play Rock'n'Roll" and that's what I do every day, no matter what they say. Greetings from Speyer and keep on rocking, don't stop the Lemmy Rock'n'Roll !!! 🎛🎸😲

[@bmjv77]

I had the honor of seeing Motorhead in Charlotte, NC for the first time in August of 2015. Little did I know that Lemmy would be gone in four months. I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to see this legend in person.