The legendaryIan 'Lemmy'Kilmister, founder ofMotörheadand Grammy Award winning cultural icon, has had a portion of his ashesenshrinedat this year'sHellfestFestivalinClisson,Francewithin a new, giant statue of the man,and the official ceremony to recognize this unique memorialization will occur on June 23, 2022.With band matesPhil CampbellandMikkeyDeepresent, it is the perfect moment tohonorLemmy'slife.Afterthe Scorpions close the show,band matesPhil CampbellandMikkeyDeewill say a few words,a tribute video toLemmywill play andPhilandMikkeywill raise a toast to the immortal and eternally popularKilmisterat the monument itself.The ceremony formally recognizesLemmy'slove of both the road and the fans, which is where he always felt most comfortable.

Hellfestwas one ofLemmy'sfavorite festivals(Motörheadplayed thefirst everHellfestandwere staples of the festival ever since),and the band have always had a tremendousbondwith theirFrench rock'n'roll family.It is therefore fitting thatLemmywill forever be present at the site, with fans able tocongregate and pay their respects to him at everyHellfestfrom here on out. This ceremony will also give fansan opportunity to participate in their own memorialization ofLemmyand see aminiature replica of the custom urn that housesLemmy'sashes at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood California.

For fans that wish to share their own tributes, memories,experiencesor pay their respects,canpost using the hashtag#LemmyLivesAtHellfest.

All Hail (the immortal legend)Lemmy!