68: The Port Vale 1981 Promoter

Back in 1993, Andy Brings was a member of German thrash trio, Sodom and they embarked on the Christmas Metal Meetings tour across Germany with Mötorhead, also joined by Kreator and Entombed. Tune in to hear his stories from the road of that memorable tour. Presented by Howard H Smith.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The legendary metal queen, Doro Pesch has been a long standing friend, touring partner and collaborator of Motӧrhead and we are very pleased to welcome her to this episode of the Motӧrcast. Tune in to hear all of her many memories of Lemmy and the band from across the decades. Hosted by Howard H Smith.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Journalist, punk rock singer and close from of Lemmy, Mӧrat shares his decades of memories of being in the Mӧtorhead orbit. Tune in to hear his stories from his years of friendship and also his involvement in Killed By Deaf - A Punk Tribute To Mӧtorhead. Presented ny Howard H Smith.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode we welcome Michael and Annie from Concept Cafe's who produce the official Motӧrhead coffee, Speedfreak. As lifelong fans, their years of dedication to the band lead them into producing their signature coffee. Tune in to hear their stories of going from being young fans to the journey to Speedfreak. Hosted by Howard H Smith.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the 1978 a young Tony Dolan was into the punk scene and happened upon Motӧrhead at a gig at Newcastle University. This life changing moment lead him to pick up the bass and follow his path as a musician. On this episode he discusses his love for all things Motӧrhead and memories of them across the years. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Motӧrhead celebrate their 50th anniversary an old tape from 1976 has surfaced that documents the first ever studio recordings of Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke & Phil Taylor, entitled The Manticore Tapes. This recording has been sat on tape for 49 years and is finally seeing the light of day. Journalist Kris Needs wrote the liner notes and on this episode tells the full story of this incredible discovery. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Wednesday 16th April an event was held to celebrate the launch of a brand new mix of Motörhead seminal Ace Of Spades album. The event included a playback in Dolby's Soho headquarters screening room and was preceded by a Q&A of people associated with the album, both old and new. Kris Needs (journalist and friend of the band), Django Holder (engineer who did the Dolby mix), John Jackson (owner of Jackson's studios where the album was recorded), Sally Freeman (John's daughter and runner during the album recording) and all hosted by Howard H Smith. Tune in to hear stories about the recording and mixing of this album over four decades!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

'Metal' Maria Ferrero grew up on a diet of Motörhead in her teenage years and first met the band when she worked for Megaforce Records. Over time she ended up being their publicist in the US for many a year. Tune into hear her memories of their decades of friendship. Hosted by Howard H SmithSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest on this episode is Mike Lloyd, who has been promoting gigs in Lemmy’s home town of Stoke On Trent for decades and also promoted the infamous Heavy Metal Holocaust held at Port Vale football club in 1981! Tune in to hear how they upset the neighbours for miles around! Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heavy Metal bassist extraordinaire, Becky Baldwin from Mercyful Fate grew up on a heavy diet of Hawkwind and Motörhead via her dad and played a key role in her interest in picking up a bass from an early age. Her teenage years took her into a world of music discovery spearheaded by her love of the loudest band in the world that would ultimately influenced her life and career. Hosted by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.