Motörhead "Heroes" (David Bowie Cover): The Ultimate Heavy Metal Tribute
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, . Motörhead "Heroes" (David Bowie Cover)
: Lemmy swaps Bowie's theatrical reach for a raw, emotive rasp that adds a "surprisingly poignant tone" to the anthem. Motörhead "Heroes" (David Bowie Cover): The Ultimate Heavy
: 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 : Lemmy swaps Bowie's theatrical reach for a
Despite this early skepticism, the band—rounded out by guitarist Phil Campbell and drummer Mikkey Dee—pushed forward. The result was a version that Lemmy ended up "loving" and felt "very, very proud of," largely because the process was simply fun. The Sound: "Motörheading" a Classic
: 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.