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Death Alley Premiere “Motorhead” Lemmy Tribute

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Amsterdam heavy rock jackhammers Death Alley pay homage to the recent passing of Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister of Motörhead by covering the original song from whence that band took its name. “Motorhead” — sans umlaut — was the final song Lemmy penned during his time in Hawkwind, which came to a close in 1975. It originally appeared as the B-side to the single “Kings of Speed” from the Warrior on the Edge of Time album, but it’s shown up in so many places, releases by Motörhead and Hawkwind as well as other bands’ versions, that it really belongs to Lemmy more than either band over the other.

Death Alley, who’ll make a return to Roadburn this year in addition to playing Desertfest Berlin, are getting ready to release a 7″ cover of “Motorhead” as a tribute to the Man Himself. They would seem to be perfectly suited to the task. If you heard the four-piece’s 2015 debut, Black Magick Boogieland (review here), then you already know their sound takes heavy influence from both Motörhead and Hawkwind, but it’s specifically on the space rock impulse that they draw for “Motorhead,” drawing a three-minute original into an extended cosmic jam — much truer to live versions — while keeping in mind the hook at the song’s core. If you’re wondering how they could get it together so quickly after Lemmy‘s death, they didn’t. The song was reportedly put to tape a couple weeks ago and it just so happened that because 2015 had to get one more bummer in on its way out, the timing fit.

It should come as a surprise to no one that they nail the track. As you make your way through, make sure you catch the guitar solo and drum gallop just past 5:50. The band — vocalist Douwe Truijens, guitarist Oeds Beydals, bassist Dennis Duijnhouwer and drummer Ming Boyer — spaced out at the end of Black Magick Boogieland to be sure, but if what they bring to “Motorhead” is anything to go by, they’re ready to push even further.

Death Alley‘s “Motorhead,” like the album, was recorded by Pieter Kloos. Find it, some comment from the band, upcoming show dates and the preorder link below:

Death Alley, “Motorhead” (Hawkwind cover)

“Rock and roll can save your soul” now proves its truth: Lemmy has inspired so many rockers worldwide for the past decades, and his soul won’t stop inspiring people for at least that same amount of time. Remember me now, Motorhead!

Death Alley upcoming shows:
08.01 Berlin DE Zukunft Am Ostkreuz
09.01 Würzburg DE Immerhin
15.01 Uden NL De Pul
16.01 Groningen NL Eurosonic Noorderslag
26.02 Paris FR Glazart (w/ Sasquatch)
27.02 Nantes FR Michelet (w/ Sasquatch)
28.02 Clermont FR Raymond (w/ Sasquatch)
15.04 Tilburg NL Roadburn
28.04 Berline DE Desertfest

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