Metal Musicians and Celebrities React to Lemmy’s Death

Update: There are now even more tributes to Lemmy available. You can read those here.

While we’re still reeling from the news that Lemmy Kilmister has died the metal world is paying tribute to the mustachioed one in its own way, with dozens of well-known metal musicians and personalities posting a few words and personal memories in his honor. A few highlights are below.

Ozzy Osbourne:

Lost one of my best friends, Lemmy, today. He will be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I will see you on the other side.

— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) December 29, 2015

Gene Simmons (KISS):

https://twitter.com/genesimmons/status/681648168975532034

Paul Stanley (KISS):

Lemmy has passed away. Truly one of a kind. Much more to him than many knew. RIP. @RollingStone @ClassicRockMag pic.twitter.com/d1izWStIii

— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) December 29, 2015

King Diamond:

It is a sad day. We have lost Lemmy, a legend of legends.
With the highest respect, Rest in Peace my friend.

King pic.twitter.com/MGlh5gPU4P

— King Diamond (@kingdiamond) December 29, 2015

Ice-T (Bodycount):

"You win some, you lose some, It’s all the same to me…..” RIP Lemmy. MOTORHEAD

— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) December 29, 2015

I got to hang with Lemmy.. Did a song and this video for a movie. LEGEND https://t.co/5dWXlYIGLM

— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) December 29, 2015

Brian Slagel (Metal Blade Records):

Thanks Lemmy for all the amazing music!! #RIPLemmy https://t.co/p4bzdFB6tL

— Brian Slagel (@brianslagel) December 29, 2015

Billy Idol:

Lemmy RIP….@myMotorhead my condolences to his family..

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) December 29, 2015

Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath):

Very sad to hear of Lemmy's passing. We've lost a true, true legend. RIP pic.twitter.com/vVVckaeZXM

— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) December 29, 2015

Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit):

https://twitter.com/freddurst/status/681650175450861568

Lajon Witherspoon (Sevendust):

So sad to hear about the legend Lemmy he taught me a lot your words your stories will always stay with me. My prayers are with you and your family ????????????????????????????True Legend ????????

A photo posted by Lajon (@ljspoon) on Dec 28, 2015 at 5:30pm PST

Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue):

I’ll miss you buddy and our conversations. You were always a pilar of dignity. RIP #Lemmy pic.twitter.com/da7YV08V1W

— ???? (@NikkiSixx) December 29, 2015

Accept:

We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Motorhead's Lemmy, a true metal god. Lemmy will be louder… https://t.co/X8jYgylozD

— Accept (@accepttheband) December 29, 2015

Alex Skolnick (Testament):

Sad news. Wish it was a hoax. Didn't know Lemmy well but said hello many times, always a gentleman & a legend. RIP https://t.co/aSqFc6tvXv

— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) December 29, 2015

Dave Mustaine (Megadeth):

Farewell Lemmy. I love you brother.

— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) December 29, 2015

Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down):

RIP Lemmy. pic.twitter.com/zubPd2N0uM

— Philip H. Anselmo (@philiphanselmo) December 29, 2015

Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed):

RIP #Lemmy . Deepest condolences to all his fans, family, band mates, friends & the entire @myMotorhead @TheMotorBoat camp. A true legend.

— Jamey Jasta (@simswapperamij) December 29, 2015

Billy Graziedei (Biohazard):

Never seen so much social media buzz about someone in our circle! Glad to be among friends, Lemmy is proud! Rest in Power #lemmykilmister

— BillyBio (@billybiohazard) December 29, 2015

Fozzy: https://twitter.com/FOZZYROCK/status/681645204730806272

Rich Ward (Fozzy): https://twitter.com/thedukeofmetal/status/681655144874807297

Queensryche:

Butch Walker (South Gang, Marvelous 3, himself):

https://twitter.com/butchwalker/status/681634010469027841

Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge, Slash):

RIP Lemmy. A rebel poet until the end. A true inspiration.

— Myles Kennedy (@MylesKennedy) December 29, 2015

Michael Sweet (Stryper):

I met #Lemmy in Germany & we talked about the bible. I'll never forget that. May god Bless Lemmy & the @myMotorhead family & fans worldwide!

— MichaelSweet Stryper (@michaelhsweet) December 29, 2015

Krist Novoselic (Nirvana):

https://twitter.com/KristNovoselic/status/681652957947924482

Joey Kramer (Aerosmith):

RIP #Lemmy heaven is Rockin tonight

— Joey Kramer (@joeykramer) December 29, 2015

Goatwhore:

RIP Lemmy. One of the last true inspirations.

— Vallenfyre (@Vallenfyre) December 29, 2015

Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath):

https://twitter.com/glenn_hughes/status/681642818666807298 Travis Barker (Blink 182): 

Never thought the day would come…Rest in power #Lemmy You are and will always be a rock god and one of the best to ever do it. You inspired many, through your music, may you live on forever ???????? #AceOfSpades #Legend #ItsGonnaBeLoudInHeaven #BornToLoseLiveToWin #RIPLEMMY A photo posted by travisbarker (@travisbarker) on Dec 28, 2015 at 5:07pm PST

Origin:

Lemmy is God. God is dead. Long Live Lemmy. #respect

— Origin (@OriginBand) December 29, 2015

Riki Rachtman (ex-MTV VJ):

Look up next time you hear really loud thunder #lemmy pic.twitter.com/fwBfEhQryM

— Riki Rachtman (@RikiRachtman) December 29, 2015

Carson Daly (ex-MTV VJ):

https://twitter.com/CarsonDaly/status/681657147944468480

Kataklysm:

RIP Legend , If there was ever a real rebel it was you , Kataklysm salutes you Lemmy! m/ https://t.co/RARyIabKwb

— Kataklysm (@kataklysmband) December 29, 2015

Aesop Dekker (Agalloch, VHOL):

Good bye and Thank you, Lemmy.

— Aesop Dekker (@AesopDekker) December 29, 2015

Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses):

R.I.P. Lemmy Kilmister ! u will be missed… https://t.co/DUssGYnf18

— Gilby Clarke (@gilbyclarke) December 29, 2015

In Flames:

Legends never die. Lemmy, we owe you everything. Rock in Peace. https://t.co/wvw5svQPmx

— In Flames (@InFlames_SWE) December 29, 2015

Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind):

Just read the news. Another one of the greats no longer with us. RIP Lemmy pic.twitter.com/gTxFcyXEdU

— Gus G. (Official) (@gusgofficial) December 29, 2015

Mark Holcomb (Periphery):

Immeasurable legacy. RIP Lemmy.

— Mark Holcomb (@MarkPeriphery) December 29, 2015

Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying, Wovenwar):

Thank you for letting us marinate in the atmosphere of your radness Lemmy. Your legacy is a great one. #RIPLemmy

— Nicholas Hipa (@yesTHEnickhipa) December 29, 2015

Phil Sgrosso (As I Lay Dying, Wovenwar):

Gonna miss ya Lemmy pic.twitter.com/smFyG9HpOU

— PHIL SGROSSO (@philsgrosso) December 29, 2015

Stephen Pearcy (Ratt):

https://twitter.com/StephenEPearcy/status/681640332862214144

Sick of it All:

RIP Lemmy. Your music has meant so much to us our whole lives. Thank you sir for everything!

— Sick Of It All (@SOIANYC) December 29, 2015

Jay Weinberg (Slipknot):

Thank you for everything you gave us, Lemmy.

— Jay Weinberg (@jayweinbergdrum) December 29, 2015

Living Colour:

Damn, RIP #Lemmy pic.twitter.com/6YAUm5HC3F

— Living Colour (@LivingColour) December 29, 2015

Frank Bello (Anthrax):

R.I.P Lemmy.. We'll miss you… pic.twitter.com/EQzMd0nOIV

— FrankBello (@TheFrankBello) December 29, 2015

Charlie Benante (Anthrax):

Lemmy…words can't express how much you meant to Our music and our lives. I'm glad I knew a legend @myMotorhead ???????? pic.twitter.com/1hHrtMEftP

— Charlie Benante (@skisum) December 29, 2015

Sharon Osbourne:

My dear friend, Lemmy, passed away today. I’ve known him for 38 years. He will be so missed but he will never be forgotten.

— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) December 29, 2015

DJ Ashba (Guns N’ Roses, Beautiful Creatures):

RIP Lemmy. #legend @myMotorhead pic.twitter.com/9bSuAkFHrX

— ΛSHBΛ (@DjASHBA) December 29, 2015

Twitching Tongues:

RIP Lemmy… The true God of heavy metal.

Surreal to think we played a festival with @myMotorhead earlier this year, a dream come true.

— Twitching Tongues (@twtchngtongues) December 29, 2015

Jim Breuer (comedian):

LEMMY of MOTÖRHEAD has passed. Horns up & Heads down.
Long live Rock- thank you LEMMY

— Jim Breuer (@JimBreuer) December 29, 2015

Amy Lee (Evanescence):

You were so kind to me, supportive and encouraging and naturally, brutally honest. Thanks, Lemmy.… https://t.co/ZPt4ZfHzsW

— Amy Lee (@AmyLeeEV) December 29, 2015

Doug Aldrich (Dio, Whitesnake, etc):

R.I.P. Lemmy
Condolences to his family and friends…. Aside from how much he did for music, he was a nice dude… https://t.co/swoYtPJOCi

— DOUG ALDRICH (@Douglas_Aldrich) December 29, 2015

Oli Herbert (All That Remains):

Once again we lose another of our metal forefathers. Lemmy Kilmistir passed away tonight from a short battle with… https://t.co/JtoKu5v99E

— Oli Herbert (@OliHerbert4Real) December 29, 2015

Doc Coyle (God Forbid):

So sad about Lemmy. He was perhaps the last living purely authentic rock star that walked the walk & talked the talk.

— Doc Coyle (@DocCoyle) December 29, 2015

Crowbar:

R.I.P. LEMMY !!! https://t.co/hABUZFrbut

— Crowbar Official * (@crowbarrules) December 29, 2015

Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Guns N’ Roses, Art of Anarchy):

RIP Lemmy Kilmster :( https://t.co/GDd6zBElLY

— Bumblefoot (@bumblefoot) December 29, 2015