: Lemmy swaps Bowie's theatrical reach for a raw, emotive rasp that adds a "surprisingly poignant tone" to the anthem.
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)
Motörhead "Heroes" (David Bowie Cover): The Ultimate Heavy Metal Tribute : Lemmy swaps Bowie's theatrical reach for a
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 When suggested he cover Bowie, Lemmy famously quipped,
: 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.
Motörhead's "Heroes" maintains the core emotional gravity of the original but filters it through their signature "heavy, fast, and loud" aesthetic.
: 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