MOTÖRHEAD Frontman Says Lemmy Movie DVD Extras "Are Just As Good As The Movie"

January 24, 2011, 13 years ago

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Billboard's Gary Graff reports:

With albums coming from both his bands and a biographical documentary due out on DVD, one can understand why Lemmy Kilmister feels "we're going pretty good at the moment."

The iconic MOTÖRHEAD founder and leader is basking in the raised profile of Lemmy: 49% Motherf**ker, 51% Son of a Bitch, Greg Olliver and Wes Orshoski's frank and gritty look at his life story and lifestyle. The film debuted at last year's South By Southwest Film Festival and is currently in theatrical showings before an expanded DVD release on February 15th.

"Well, it's not too embarrassing," Lemmy tells Billboard.com about the film. "I didn't have to leave the fucking theater before the lights came on, so it's OK. I learned I look a lot older than I thought I did, but it's... pretty good." He's also looking forward to the DVD version of "Lemmy," whose three-plus hours of bonus footage will include a featurette called "The Sweet Side of Lemmy." "It's quite good, actually. I think the extra bits are just as good as the movie," Lemmy notes.

Read the full report at Billboard.com.

Lemmy: 49% Motherfucker, 51% Son Of A Bitch, is currently screening in the US in selected markets (see complete list below). The DVD, a-two disc set packed with more than 4.5 hours of bonus features, will be released February 15 via Damage Case Films/Megaforce.

Other release dates for the DVD include:

Germany: January 23

U.K./Ireland: January 24

Finland: February 4

Sweden: February 23

Australia: March

Canada: March

Japan: March

Filmed over more than three years, and directed by Greg Olliver and Wes Orshoski, "Lemmy" features appearances by artists spanning the musical spectrum, from METALLICA, OZZY OSBOURNE and SLASH to Peter Hook (NEW ORDER, JOY DIVISION), Mick Jones (THE CLASH) and Jarvis Cocker.

Hailed as a godfather of heavy metal, 64-year-old Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister has established himself as the living embodiment of rock and roll over the past four decades. After stints with popular Mersey beat band THE ROCKIN' VICKERS and influential psychedelic rockers HAWKWIND, and even a brief time spent as a member of JIMI HENDRIX' road crew, Lemmy formed Motörhead in 1975.

Going on to record such influential metal classics as 'Overkill', 'Ace of Spades' and 'Bomber', the Grammy Award-winning Motörhead and Kilmister's fusion of punk and metal registered a major influence on such bands as METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES and NIRVANA.

2010 marked the 35th anniversary of the birth of Motörhead, which features Kilmister, guitarist Phil Campbell and drummer Mikkey Dee.

For an updated list of Lemmy: 49% Motherfucker, 51% Son Of A Bitch screenings visit this location.



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