Lemmy Dead: Ian Kilmister's Celebration of Life To Happen at Wacken Open Air Festival

Motörhead frontman Lemmy, whose real name was Ian Kilmester, will be honored in a special event years after his death.

The Wacken Open Air's 32nd edition will have a special commemoration this year as Motörhead will bring Lemmy's ashes to the festival to honor his life and legacy. The four-day event, which will happen from Aug. 2 to 5, will also serve as a celebration of life for the late frontman.

Lemmy's Ashes To Arrive at Wacken Open Air Festival

Wacken Open Air Festival organizer Thomas Jensen confirmed in a statement that Lemmy would be honored during the famous festival in Wacken, Germany. Blabbermouth noted that his ashes would be enshrined at the event as part of the celebration of life prepared for him.

"We will create a place of remembrance for him that does justice to his significance for an entire genre and beyond," co-organizer Holger Hübner said. "There has always been a special connection between MOTÖRHEAD and Wacken Open Air; hardly any band has played here more often. The fact that his journey also ends here will forever hold a special meaning."

The special weekend event, dubbed "Lemmy Forever," is a celebration of life during the festival's weekend which will allow everyone to pay respect to the late frontman and honor his legacy and contributions to the industry.

Following the confirmation, Motörhead manager Todd Singerman expressed how Lemmy would be glad to visit Wacken again as the place was one of his "dearest homes." He recalled seeing how the late frontman lived in different places worldwide even after his death, so they planned to rest "permanently" in all his homes across the globe.

What Happened to Lemmy?

Motörhead's official Facebook page confirmed Lemmy's death at the age of 70 only a few days after discovering he had cancer. He was reportedly at home playing his favorite video game on Dec. 26 when he was diagnosed with the dreaded illness.

He had himself checked and undergo a brain scan after he started faltering his speech, and he soon found out he had several cancerous tumors in his brain and neck.

Instead of mourning, the band asked fans to play the singer's music loudly, have a drink, share stories, and celebrate his life following his demise.

Prior to his death, Lemmy also suffered several health issues, including diabetes and a serious heart condition, heart arrhythmia, that led him to undergo surgery in 2013.

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