Why is Motörhead so popular?

They were the ultimate bad luck bad boys of rock 'n' roll, fans of hard drinking and heavy riffs. They wore leather, studs and, bullet belts because that was what they wore—they're the ones who made it cool. Every rock band to ever think of itself as a rock band owes something to Motörhead.
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Is Motörhead a good band?

The albums Overkill, Bomber, Ace of Spades and, particularly, the live album No Sleep 'til Hammersmith cemented Motörhead's reputation as a top-tier rock band. The band are ranked number 26 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. As of 2016, they have sold more than 15 million albums worldwide.
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Why is Motörhead so important?

“Motörhead represented the birth of that whole era of united punk and metal,” says original Seps frontman Max Cavalera. “They made it OK to like both things, and so they were really the pioneers of thrash.
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What was noteworthy about the band Motörhead?

Their music was the inspiration for musicians in numerous styles and almost single-handedly spawned the thrash metal subgenre. Their songs can be heard in video game soundtracks, films, television shows; as Beavis and Butthead once proclaimed, “This kicks ass… Lemmy rules!”
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Is metal popular in Germany?

In 2020, roughly 7.04 million Germans were highly interested in listening to hard rock and heavy metal. Germany is known for bands in both genres, such as Scorpions and Rammstein, to name just a few.
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What is the #1 German band of all time?

1. Rammstein. Known across the world as a group of industrial metal freakazoid pyromaniacs, the band formed in 1994 and soon began a plot of world domination, one twisted show at a time.
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Why do Finns love heavy metal?

Apart from the sophistication and complexity of the musical styles, metal songs openly talk about a diverse range of emotions. This strikes a chord with Finns. Metal music almost works as an avenue for these Nordic folks to process and deal with emotions that they feel but do not openly express.
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Who is Rockstar Lemmy?

Ian Fraser Kilmister (24 December 1945 – 28 December 2015), better known as Lemmy, was an English musician who was the founder, lead singer, bassist and primary songwriter of the rock band Motörhead, of which he was the only continuous member. Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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Why is Judas Priest not in the Hall of Fame?

JUDAS PRIEST was previously on the ballot for Rock Hall induction in 2020, but failed to receive enough votes to make that year's class. Having been eligible for induction since 1999, PRIEST was also on the ballot for the 2018 class of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, but was ultimately left out of the inductee list.
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Is Metallica in the Rock Hall of Fame?

Metallica was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
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Who would win a fight Lemmy or God?

Quotes. Chazz : Who'd win in a wrestling match, Lemmy or God? Chris Moore : Lemmy.
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What music genre is Metallica?

Metallica is an American heavy metal band that developed the subgenre of speed metal in the early and mid-1980s. The band released their first album, Kill 'Em All, in 1983, followed by Ride the Lightning in 1984.
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What was on Lemmy's face?

He was 70. Kilmister had suffered numerous health issues in recent months. According to the band's statement, he learned of his cancer diagnosis just two days before his death. Known simply as “Lemmy” to most, he was as famous for his mustache, mutton chops and the mole on his face as he was for his music.
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What is Motörhead slang?

motorhead (plural motorheads) (US, Canada, slang) A car, truck, or motorcycle enthusiast. (UK, slang) A heavy user of amphetamines.
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Is Ozzy Osbourne in the rock n Roll Hall of Fame?

Osbourne's total album sales from his years in Black Sabbath, combined with his solo work, are over 100 million. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath and into the UK Music Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the band.
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Why is Motley Crue not in the Hall of Fame?

According to the Hall of Fame website, the only strict requirement is that an artist does not become eligible until 25 years after the release of their first record, which for Mötley Crüe, made them eligible 14 years ago.
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How old is Lemmy Koopa?

He is generally considered to be the least "evil" of Bowser's minions and of the Koopalings and best brothers with Iggy, and would much rather have a good time than commit to the Koopa Clan's conquests. He is 14 years old.
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How much Lemmy drink a day?

After the operation, Lemmy gave up smoking and cut back to one alcoholic drink a day.
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Who is Lemmy Mario Kart?

Lemmy Koopa is one of the seven Koopalings, who are Bowser's minions. He made his debut to the Mario Kart series in Mario Kart 8 and was playable for the first time in any game. He also has a tire service, named "Lemmy's Tire Service". He is voiced by Carlee McManus.
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Which country likes heavy metals most?

Finland is most metallic with 53.5 metal bands per 100,000 people, followed by Sweden and Norway tied at 27.2, and then Iceland at 22.7.
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What country is metal most popular?

Finland is the heavy metal country, with more than 53 metal bands for every 100,000 inhabitants – more than any other nation in the world.
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Why is metal music so popular in Finland?

Why are Finnish heavy metal bands so popular around the world? It originates in the music's complexity and rich emotional content. Nightwish, one of the most popular bands of any genre to come out of Finland, aim to trigger your imagination.
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