April 17th 2024.
James Hetfield, the frontman of the iconic heavy metal band Metallica, recently revealed his new tattoo on Instagram. But this wasn't just any ordinary tattoo - it was a tribute to his close friend and fellow musician, Lemmy from Motörhead.
In the post, Hetfield showed off his middle finger tattoo, which featured an ace of spades inside an iron cross. He also shared that the ink was mixed with a pinch of Lemmy's ashes, which he was given after the rocker passed away in 2015. Hetfield wrote, "A salute to my friend and inspiration Mr. Lemmy Kilmister."
The design of the tattoo was a clear nod to Motörhead's hit track "Ace of Spades," which was the title track of their fourth album. Lemmy, whose real name was Ian Kilmister, was a pioneer of heavy metal music in Britain and was best known as the only continuous member of the band.
Hetfield also expressed his gratitude for Lemmy's influence on his own music, writing, "Without him, there would be NO Metallica." He added that his friend, tattoo artist Corey Miller, helped create the artwork with his "steady hand."
This isn't the first time Lemmy has been permanently inked onto someone's skin. On the sixth anniversary of his death in 2021, Motörhead's tour manager and production assistant, Eddie Rocha and Emma Cederblad, also got tattoos in his honor.
But Lemmy's legacy doesn't stop there. His ashes are currently on display at the Rainbow Bar and Grill in West Hollywood, a legendary rock 'n' roll bar where they will be kept in an urn.
Metallica, formed in the 1980s, rose to become one of the biggest heavy metal bands in the world. They have won nine Grammy awards and have released numerous chart-topping albums, including "Master of Puppets," which received a boost on the charts thanks to the hit Netflix show "Stranger Things" in 2022.
The band has also spoken about how Motörhead has influenced their music, and their most recent album, "72 Seasons," topped the UK charts in 2023.
It's clear that Lemmy's impact on the world of heavy metal will never be forgotten, and his memory lives on through his music and the tattoos of those who were inspired by him.
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