Motörhead’s classic 1980 single, “Ace Of Spades”, is set to enter the Top 10 in England for the first time following the death of frontman Lemmy Kilmister, reports NME.

Lemmy passed away on December 28th following a short battle with cancer. Since then, fans have grouped together to try and get the single to #1 as a tribute to the star, setting up a Facebook page dedicated to the cause. The page currently has nearly 30,000 likes.

The Official Charts Company has revealed that “Ace Of Spades” is currently sitting at #9 in the midweek charts. Upon its initial release, the track only reached #15, meaning that this could mark its highest placing to date. The week’s final charts will be announced on Friday, January 8th.

The Rainbow Bar & Grill in West Hollywood, which was Motörhead frontman Lemmy's favourite bar, has issued the following announcement:

“Join us Saturday, January 9th as we say goodbye a dear friend and loved one. We will open our doors at 2:00pm.”

Watch the Rainbow's official Facebook page here for updates.

Following Lemmy’s death, Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell posted messages about their fallen comrade.

From Dee:

“Lemmy!

“My bandmate. My friend. My brother.

“There are no words to describe the emotions running through my mind at this point but I could write thousands and thousands of words of all we created and experienced together.

“It has been a true honor and a privilege to play with you and share all this time brother.

“I celebrate every moment we shared…you bastard. I know I’ll see you sometime in the future and maybe I’ll join your band again…but this time, let’s go a bit slower buddy.

“There is a big black hole here now that no one can ever fill. No one...

“Later Lem

“Mikkey

“P.S I am deeply moved by all the care and love that has come in from fans, friends and fellow band mates from all over the world. I appreciate each and every one of you. Now, let’s make Lemmy proud and carry on his legacy.”

From Campbell:

“Unfortunately by now everyone reading this post will have found out that Motörhead is no longer. I'm still trying to come to terms with everything but I've been totally overwhelmed with the well wishes and stories about how Lemmy & Motörhead affected people's lives.

“I genuinely would like to thank everyone who's supported Motörhead over the last 40 years. Please turn it up to 11 and celebrate Lemmy's life to the full."

Motörhead manager Todd Singerman revealed to Sky News that Lemmy went to the hospital two days after his birthday bash at LA’s Whisky A Go Go on December 13th because he wasn’t feeling well. Tests were done, and doctors discovered he had terminal cancer which had spread to his brain.

Singerman told Sky News, "Nobody had any idea, we just learned Saturday, two days ago, that he even had cancer and the doctor told him he had between two to six months to live. He goes today as I was making calls to Phil and Mikkey telling them to come on out so they could have a last goodbye while he was still upbeat and everything. He was feeling mighty low... He wasn't expected to die like that.

"He gets home (from tour), we have a big birthday party for him at the Whisky A Go Go. His friends came down and played. Two days later I could tell he wasn't feeling good so we took him to the hospital, they release him, then after the brain scan they found the cancer in his brain and his neck... The doctor comes with the result a couple of days later and says... it's terminal."

Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee told Sweden’s Expressen: ”Motörhead is over, of course. Lemmy was Motörhead. But the band will live on in the memories of many. We won’t be doing any more tours or anything. And there won’t be any more records. But the brand survives, and Lemmy lives on in the hearts of everyone.”

Read more at Expressen.

Check out the BraveWords tribute to Lemmy here.