Lemmy Kilmister’s ashes were displayed at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood after his death in 2015. But Mikkey Dee recently announced on Instagram that they would be carried to a different spot.
The drummer and his former bandmate, Phil Campbell, revealed the new temple to be in Wacken, Germany. They also introduced the altar built for the late Motörhead member in a video by saying:
“Here we are. There’s the ashes. This is where he’s gonna be hanging out. It’s pretty damn cool, huh? For now, he’s gonna be in this one [a glass box].”
Dee went on to count what else would be a part of the display:
“He’s got his Marshall, his boots. He’s [the statue on the wall] got a long f**king finger, though. His coat, bass, cross. He’s got us. And we have some people out there, hanging out.”
The drummer also mentioned the upcoming ‘Lemmy Forever’ weekend event set to take place during the Wacken Festival and added:
“We just want this ceremony. I mean… What do you call it? A parade [all around in Wacken Village]! This is the little area he’s gonna be for now. So, come and see him here in Wacken.”
Lemmy and his band took the stage at the Festival eight times in the past. Reportedly, they planned to perform there again in 2016 but couldn’t due to the bassist’s death a year earlier.
That’s why, while announcing the upcoming event, the band’s manager, Todd Singerman, said:
“Wacken was one of Lemmy’s dearest homes, and we’re delighted he has a place here forever. He was a man of the people, and as such, he ‘lived’ in many places worldwide.”
Then, he continued:
“It’s our aim to allow him to rest permanently in all his ‘homes’ globally and allow his fans worldwide to have a place close to them where they can both pay respects and celebrate his enormous continuing legacy and influence.”
The Wacken Festival will take place between August 2-5. Bands like Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Anthrax will give performances throughout the festival dates.
