Motörhead 'Heroes' (David Bowie Cover)

Motörhead to release Under Cöver in September 2017
Covers compilation to include new version of David Bowie’s “Heroes”, (above)

ONE THING Lemmy Kilmister, Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee liked to do over their years together in Motörhead, was grab a favourite song by another artist and give it a good old fashioned ‘Motörheading’. To run them through the Motörizer if you will. To rock them, roll them and even give them an extra twist and edge.

In celebration of some of those finest moments, the band will release Under Cöver, a collection of some of their best covers, and a collection which will include the previously unreleased version of David Bowie’s timeless classic “Heroes”. Recorded during the Bad Magic sessions in 2015 by Cameron Webb, and was one of the last songs the band recorded together.
“It’s such a great Bowie song, one of his best, and I could only see great things coming out of it from us, and so it proved to be,” says Phil Campbell, “and Lemmy ended up loving our version.”
“He was very, very proud of it,” says Mikkey Dee, “not only because it turned out so well but because it was fun! Which is what projects like this should be – fun!”

To that ethic, the rest of the album contains loud and proud, raucous and raging Rock ‘N’ Roll takes on the likes of “God Save The Queen” (Sex Pistols), “Cat Scratch Fever” (Ted Nugent), “Rockaway Beach,” (The Ramones), Breaking The Law” (Judas Priest) and “Whiplash” (Metallica) which earned the band a Grammy in 2005 for Best Metal Performance.
“We were happy with them at the time and we’re happy with them now!” affirms Campbell, whilst Dee says, “We should remember that it’s about having some fun with songs that we all loved.”

So there you are. If that doesn’t have you scrambling for your music delivery device, then check your pulse pronto. Or just start scrambling for a copy of Under Cöver immediately. You won’t be sorry.

TRACKLISTING

1. Breaking the Law (Produced by Cameron Webb) 2008
2. God Save the Queen (Produced by Bob Kulick and Bruce Bouillet) 2000
3. Heroes (Produced by Cameron Webb) 2015
4. Starstruck (Produced by Cameron Webb) 2014
5. Cat Scratch Fever (Produced by Peter Solley) 1992
6. Jumpin’ Jack Flash (Produced by Bob Kulick and Bruce Bouillet) 2001
7. Sympathy for the Devil (Produced by Cameron Webb) 2015
8. Hellraiser (Produced by Billy Sherwood) 1992
9. Rockaway Beach (Mixed by Cameron Webb) 2002
10.Shoot 'Em Down (Produced by Bob Kulick and Bruce Bouillet) 2001
11. Whiplash (Produced by Bruce Bouillet and Bob Kulick) 2005

All songs performed by Motörhead

Lemmy Kilmister – Bass/Vocals
Phil Campbell – Guitar
Mikkey Dee – Drums

[bobthebear]

I'm not gonna lie: I am tearing-up right now. Lemmy left this world on 12/28/2015; David Bowie followed him out the door less than 2 weeks later, on 01/10/2016. 2 legends. Both resting in peace.

[johnlinford]

I effen miss theses old days, proper musicians and a crowd into it with no bloody mobile phones .

[kpunkmr]

December 5th 2023... Still listening.... Heroes never dies... Thanks Lemmy, thanks David

[Brad]

I love this cover by Motorhead. Knowing it was filmed not long before Lemmy left this world. It fits as kind of a tribute to Bowie and Lemmy both. The video and it's editing are amazing.

[MrJSyer]

I'm drinking to Lemmy and Bowie. They were heroes for more than one day. Cheers!

[VictorRochaGaming]

I met Lemmy one night at a strip club in Las Vegas. I walk in the joint and there he was - leaning against the bar looking like a fuckin' rock star. I walk up and ask him if he wants a shot of whisky. He says Jack Daniels. We chat for about 5 minutes then I leave before wearing out my welcome. In general, you should never meet your heroes. But, every once in a while, you meet a good guy that just happens to be a legend. That guy was Lemmy.

[Uncle_Neil]

If you are watching this...pour one out for Lemmy.

[hansstorm]

simply great, a great song from David Bowie excellently implemented

[adamdrach]

I have a friend in So Cal. Jeff, and he met Lemmy once. He told Lemmy that he was his hero, and Lemmy told him nah, be your own hero. Then he asked him what he did for a living, and Jeff told him he installed alarm systems. Lemmy then said" Jeff, when a family is saved from having their home robbed, who are they going to thank? Not me, be your own hero. Jeff was almost ready to quit that job, but Lemmy gave him the kick in the ass to climb the company ladder, until he became part owner of the company. Wise words from Lemmy, a all round great guy.

[onnasenshi]

“It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.”
― Marcus Aurelius
and Lemmy lived every minute

[danielvan-loo]

Lemmy. A man who truly lived life. A man who made others feel alive.

[jhwhite]

As with others here, l remain deeply moved by this. So many Motorhead gigs under my belt, brings them all back. And David Bowie too.
Be seeing you round, fellas. Love always.

[xxsnakexx]

Dear People of the Future, this is what a rock star was.

[barcaforlife]

If you're still listening to this masterpiece, you've a good taste in music.

*Motörhead never let me down.*

[PaulCarey-icwp]

Gents I'm 58 and I'm proud to say I've seen and heard the best. Long live lemmy.

[Bluefin_Custom_Boat_Hire]

Without a doubt one of the very best, and most legendary, covers ever played in musical history... R.I.P. Lemmy you are most sorely missed.

[rawdog]

I knew a World with Lemmy and Bowie.
Now I experience a World without them.
.
I miss old times.

[AdkRustyrelics]

Isnt it great to have lived during this time in history. We had the best music. R.I.P Lemmy.

[Bluefin_Custom_Boat_Hire]

If this isn't the 'very best' cover song in the history of rock then my name isn't Sc..tt Old..eld.
I've had the absolute pleasure of seeing Bowie live 3 times, and the honor of having dinner with him once whilst touring in Australia with the Physodelic Furs while on tour in the early 80's.
This version is nothing short of freaking EPIC.
R.I.P. Lemmy you shall be forever so very sorely missed..! 😥. A dead set legend - there's not too many musos who can make such a claim to true fame.
Cheers and thanks to All who loved and respected this great and gentle man.

[headne]

8 years since his passing and he is still rocking my speakers