Metallica frontman James Hetfield has Lemmy’s ashes tattooed into finger
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has shared details of his latest tattoo – featuring the ashes of the late Motorhead rocker Lemmy.
Hetfield posted a picture on Metallica‘s Instagram account, showing a new Aces Of Spades inking on his right middle finger in reference to Motorhead’s biggest hit.
The singer and guitarist told the band’s 11 million followers the tattoo is “a salute to my friend and inspiration Mr Lemmy Kilmister”, adding: “Without him, there would be NO Metallica.”
He went on to say: “Black ink mixed with a pinch of his cremation ashes that were so graciously given to me. So now, he is still able to fly the bird at the world.”
Pic: Metallica.com
Lemmy, whose real name was Ian Kilmister, was the founder and frontman of British rock band Motorhead. Formed in the 1970s, the band went on to release more than 20 albums, with hits including Overkill, Iron Fist and Ace Of Spades.
He died in December 2015, just days after being diagnosed with cancer.
Hetfield formed American rock act Metallica with drummer Lars Ulrich in the early 1980s, and the band released their 11th album, 72 Seasons, last year.
They are best known for hits including Enter Sandman, Master Of Puppets, Nothing Else Matters and Until It Sleeps.
‘The most badass tribute’
Hetfield has previously spoken about Motorhead’s influence on Metallica, and in 2022 called for Motorhead to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
“It’s just a nod, a tip of the cap. What does it really mean to be in there? I don’t know. But to some of these bands it might mean the world,” he said in a radio interview.
“With the passing of Lemmy, it’s really, really important for me to see Motorhead acknowledged in that – because there’s no more rock’n’roll person on this planet than Lemmy.”
Many fans commented on his tattoo photo, with one calling the inking “the most badass tribute possible”.
Another said: “RIP Lemmy. This is a wonderful gift!”
Colin Gibb, a founding member of the novelty pop group Black Lace, has died aged 70.
The band were best known for their hits Agadoo, Superman and Do The Conga, which were staple songs at summer discos across the UK throughout the mid-1980s.
They also performed in the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing in seventh place.
Gibb’s wife Sue Kelly announced his death on Facebook, writing: “It is with heartbreaking news that I am letting you all know my dearest husband Colin Gibb died this afternoon.
“I love you Colin, spent 22 years living your Agadoo dream, we were due to retire to Spain on Thursday, you were so happy, so looking forward to our new life, now you’re gone.
“As we used to say, always love you forever.”
Colin Gibb with his wife Sue Kelly. Pic: Sue Kelly/Facebook
Gibb had announced his retirement from the group last month and had planned to move to Spain with his wife.
A tribute on the official Black Lace Facebook fan page said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our great friend Colin Gibb.
“Colin was one of the founder members of Black Lace, together with Alan Barton, and will be truly missed by everyone who knew him.
“We’d like to send his family and friends all our love and support at this extremely difficult time.”
Former Black Lace singer Dene Michael wrote on X: “So sad to announce the passing of my singing partner in Black Lace Colin Gibb rest in peace my friend God bless you x”
Gibb joined Black Lace in 1976 and went on to tour the world with them.
Their biggest hit came in 1984 with Agadoo – a song about pushing pineapples, shaking trees, grinding coffee and dancing the night away – performed by Gibb and bandmate Alan Barton, who died in 1995.
The song sold more than a million copies worldwide and reached number two in the UK charts.
When being presented with an award for their success, presenter Richard Whiteley reportedly forgot Gibb’s name – calling him Mr Agadoo in honour of the hit track.
Thirteen years later, the band raised more than £25,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care on a day dubbed “Agadoo Day,” which saw them play 20 shows in 24 hours around the UK.
The catchy hit was famously parodied in the 1986 number one chart single The Chicken Song, written for the political puppet show Spitting Image.
Gibb’s final performance was at a beach hotel in Tenerife in May.
Taylor Momsen has been nicknamed “bat girl” after a bat bit her during a show.
Momsen’s rock band The Pretty Reckless were supporting AC/DC in the Spanish city of Seville on Wednesday night when the bat flew on to her leg during the song Witches Burn.
As fans pointed and shouted, Momsen, who is best known for playing Jenny Humphrey in Gossip Girl, asked them what they were pointing at before realising.
“There’s a f***ing flying bat on my leg right now, can someone help me please?” she said calmly into the microphone.
Taylor Momsen during the AC/DC Power Up Tour. File pic: AP
Her composed reaction was noted – a concert-goer can be heard in the crowd murmuring “very professional” in Spanish.
“I must really be a witch,” Momsen said as her bandmates and backstage staff tried to remove the bat.
When it was finally gone, she threw an arm into the air and said: “Gracias. It’s alright and the bat is fine. He’s going to be my new friend.”
After the gig, Momsen was taken to hospital for a rabies shot. She posted on Instagram saying: “He was cute, but yes, he bit me… so rabies shots for the next two weeks.”
She also shared a picture of the bite marks, showing four red puncture wounds on her thigh.
Taylor Momsen performing in 2022 in Kentucky. Pic: AP
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Hospital staff called the singer “bat girl” after seeing the story appear on local news, Momsen said in her post.
Some people are comparing her bat incident to the moment rock legend Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat 42 years ago.
Ozzy Osbourne, pictured in the 1980s, had his own infamous bat moment. Pic: Scott Weiner/MediaPunch /IPX
Osbourne performing in 2021. Pic: AP/John McCoy
“That was just Ozzy’s way of passing the buck. You have been chosen as the princess of darkness,” posted one X user.
The Pretty Reckless are supporting AC/DC throughout their entire Power Up tour which is coming to London’s Wembley Stadium in early July.
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Robert De Niro has been denied a prestigious award after making a speech calling Donald Trump a “clown” and a “dictator “outside the former president’s trial.
The actor, 80, joined a Democrat-organised event on Tuesday outside the New York court where Trump was on trial for falsifying business records to cover up an affair before the 2016 presidential election.
Standing by Manhattan Criminal Court, De Niro tore into the Republican – calling him a “monster” – and argued with Trump supporters who he called “gangsters”.
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The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) decided to rescind an offer to award De Niro with the Leadership Foundation’s Service to America Award, which he was set to receive on Tuesday.
A spokesperson said the event at which the actor would have received the prize “is proudly bipartisan, uniting those from across the political spectrum to celebrate the impactful work of local broadcasters and our partners”.
They added: “While we strongly support the right of every American to exercise free speech and participate in civic engagement, it is clear that Mr De Niro’s recent high-profile activities will create a distraction from the philanthropic work that we were hoping to recognize.
“To maintain the focus on service of the award winners, Mr. De Niro will no longer be attending the event.”
De Niro said he supports the NAB in a response to US outlet The Hill, adding: “I wish them well for their continued good work.”
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Joined on Tuesday by two former law enforcement officers who were at the US Capitol during the 6 January riots three years ago, De Niro said of Trump: “He doesn’t belong in my city.”
He also warned that should Trump be re-elected in November, “I can tell you right now, he will never leave”.
Trump called De Niro “pathetic” on social media after his outburst.
On Friday, Trump was later found unanimously guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up “hush money” payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
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He is the first former US president to be criminally convicted. He maintains he is innocent and says he will appeal the verdict.
Responding to the verdict, De Niro said “justice was served” to Variety while on the red carpet for his new movie, Ezra.
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