Motг¶rhead "heroes" (david Bowie Cover) May 2026

Released posthumously in 2017, Motörhead's rendition of David Bowie's 1977 masterpiece "Heroes" stands as a poignant finale to the career of Lemmy Kilmister. Recorded during the 2015 sessions for the band's final studio album, Bad Magic , it was one of the last tracks Lemmy ever laid down before his passing in December of that year. The Backstory: From Reluctance to Pride

: Despite its massive popularity—surpassing 100 million views on YouTube—the band only performed the song live once, during their encore at the Aftershock festival in Germany in June 2015. Where to Listen and Buy MotГ¶rhead "Heroes" (David Bowie Cover)

The track almost didn't happen. According to WWE legend Triple H , who was a close friend of Lemmy's, the frontman was initially hesitant about the lyrics. When suggested he cover Bowie, Lemmy famously quipped, . Where to Listen and Buy The track almost didn't happen

: The track features a "stadium rock" scale, utilizing a solid hard-rock base that replaces the experimental electronic textures of the Berlin-era original with gritty guitar work. : The track features a "stadium rock" scale,

Motörhead's "Heroes" maintains the core emotional gravity of the original but filters it through their signature "heavy, fast, and loud" aesthetic.

The cover was the "star attraction" of the 2017 compilation album Under Cöver , which gathered 11 of the band's most iconic remakes, including songs by Metallica, the Sex Pistols, and the Rolling Stones. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Cd Motorhead Under Cover Brand Sealed