Episodes
Since Motörhead disbanded when Lemmy sadly passed, many tribute bands have emerged to fill the void and continue to play their immortal songs live. On this episode we talk to Motörheadache frontman Rob Campbell who has been blowing eardrums across the UK since 2003. He discusses his love of all things loud and have Lemmy & Eddie up on stage with him on one occasion. Presented by Howard H Smith.
Published 05/10/22
Back in 1982, Motörhead's manager tasked young film maker, Nick Mead with making an intro film to be screened before their stage entrance on the Iron Fist tour. The result was the band dressed as knights battling in woodlands. Here Nick tells the hilarious stories from the filming of this mini-movie. Presented by Howard H Smith.
Published 04/19/22
Lemmy proudly wore his signature cowboy boots on and off stage for many years and this episode's guest is Pascal Davayat who's boot making company Riff Raff made his bespoke footwear. A long standing friend of Motörhead he has some great stories to tell from their inner circle. Hosted by Howard H Smith
Published 03/29/22
In this special episode of The Motörcast we hear some unique stories from various fans from around the world . On the show are Martin Barrett and Algar who all tell their own personal tales on how Motörhead touched their lives. Presented by Howard H Smith.
Published 03/10/22
Alan Hungerford is known to many of you as one of the chiefs of UK festival, Bloodstock but before he got into promoting he worked with many bands on the road. One such band was Motörhead, where he toured the world tenfold as Lemmy's PA. Listen to his incredible stories from the behind the scenes of the Motör-machine! Hosted by Howard H Smith.
Published 02/16/22
Tom Angelripper founded German thrash metal legends, Sodom in the early 80's after being obsessed by Motörhead as a teenager. A few years later they supported them on tour and their paths would cross at festivals across Europe as the years went on. Tom opens up about his love of the loudest band in the world and shares his memories of his time with the band. Hosted by Howard H Smith.
Published 01/26/22
British punk band Segregates unashamedly wear their Motörhead influences on their sleeve and front man Smell devoted himself to following the band around the UK and Europe on tour. Making friends with band and crew, he wrote a tour diary of his experiences that has yet to see the light of day. Tune in to hear his tales from the road. Presented by Howard H Smith.
Published 01/05/22
Carcass guitarist Bill Steer was raised on the guitar rock of the 1970's but it was witnessing Motörhead on Top Of The Pops performing Bomber that changed his view of hard rock forever. Tune in to hear his love and admiration of the band and the time he jammed with Würzel. Presented by Howard H Smith.
Published 12/15/21
Cro-Mags founder and bassist, Harley Flanagan has a lifelong connection with Motörhead after partying with them as a teenager when they first toured the US, to his band supporting them on the Orgasmatron tour and beyond. Here he shares his stories of those decades of friendship with Lemmy and co. Presented by Howard H Smith.
Published 11/24/21
Skunk Anansie guitarist Ace has been a lifelong Motörfan but when his band caught Lemmy's ear they became firm friends. He performed at Motörhead's 25th anniversary show and Lemmy organised his stag do! Hear these amazing stories and more on this episode! Presented by Howard H Smith.
Published 11/03/21
Producer extraordinaire Howard Benson was a crucial part of the sound of Motörhead for over 5 years, producing the albums Bastards, Sacrifice, Overnight Sensation and Snake Bite Love. Here he shares his memories of what it was like to be in the studio with Lemmy and the loudest band in the world. Presented by Howard H Smith.
Published 10/19/21
Philthy 'Animal' Taylor's sister Helen was one of the co-founders of Motörheadbangers fan club in 1979, along with his dad. On this episode she joins us to share her childhood memories of growing up with Phil and spending time on the road with Motörhead during those extraordinary years of the late 70's and early 80's.
Published 10/04/21
From his humble beginnings in Brazil in the 80's, guitarist/vocalist Max Cavalera was always an ardent Motörhead fan. He's had many hilarious encounters with Lemmy over the years and here he shares some of his favourite Motörhead stories. Hosted by Howard H Smith.
Published 09/21/21
After befriending Lemmy in 1975 after he left Hawkwind, Lucas Fox was the drummer in the first incarnation of Motörhead along with guitarist, Larry Wallis. Here he recounts his tales from those early days when they started out as Bastards before changing their name and his ongoing friendship with Lemmy over the years. Hosted by Howard H Smith.
Published 09/07/21
Lifelong Motörhead fan and artist Mark DeVito was an integral part of the team looking after all the artwork for the band throughout the last decade of their career. On this episode he shares stories of working closely alongside Lemmy and management on some of their legendary artwork. Present by Howard H Smith.
Published 08/24/21
In this special episode of The Motörcast we hear some unique stories from various fans from around the world . On the show are Mackenzie Fisher, Brett Scarrott and Wade Brooks & Trace Wayfield who all tell their own personal tales on how Motörhead touched their lives. Presented by Howard H Smith.
Published 08/10/21
Phil Campbell was guitarist in Motörhead for some 31 years and his son Dane Campbell grew up around their rock n'roll circus from an early age here he shares stories from his youth, learning his craft, hosting his own podcast and sharing a stage with the loudest band on earth.
Published 07/27/21
Simon Abbott was a teenager who travelled up with his mates to Port Vale for the huge Motörhead festival in 1981 and here he shares his memories of that extraordinary day. Hosted by Howard H Smith.
Published 07/13/21
Back in late '79 a young student photographer named Rick Saunders enquired about photographing Motörhead at a gig, a few months later he was out on a whirlwind trip round the venues of the UK with them as their defacto cameraman. Here he tells his extraordinary tale of those times. Hosted by Howard H Smith.
Published 06/29/21
Dedicated Motörhead fan John Bingham has been an avid fan of the band for over four decades. Here he shares his memories of following the loudest band on earth since an early age. Presented by Howard H Smith.
Published 06/15/21
The providers of Motörhead's backline equipment from pretty much day one are Audiolease and company founder Steve Sunderland lets in on all secrets of this volumous gear on this episode! Hosted by Howard H Smith.
Published 06/01/21
The friendship between Lemmy and fellow musician Gass Wild dates back pre-Hawkwind. Here he shares his stories and memories of the years they spent together. Hosted by Howard H Smith.
Published 05/18/21
No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith was the first ever live album to crash into the UK charts at No.1 and renowned rock journalist Malcolm Dome shares his Motörhead memories from his decades of writing about and interviewing the band. Presented by Howard H Smith.
Published 05/04/21
Motörhead first toured the USA in 1981 as support to Ozzy Osbourne and after a chance meeting with the band, a young fan, Gregory Yarde was inspired to start the Motörhead appreciation club of America.
Published 04/13/21
Heavy metal flows in Dom Lawson’s veins and with many years of experience under his belt as a music journalist, he’s interviewed, reviewed, seen and written about Motörhead a lot. Hear all his tales and thought them here.
Published 03/30/21