Motörhead - Tribute tours keep the band’s songs loud across Germany in 2026
Published on 08/21/2026 at 10:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Motörhead may have stopped touring after Lemmy Kilmister’s death in 2015, but Motörhead’s songs are back on German stages throughout 2026 via dedicated tribute shows. According to a tour overview on live-listing platform Perto, bands such as Motörblast and Kilminister have a string of Motörhead-themed concert dates confirmed in German clubs this year.Motörblast tour overview 2026/2027
German Motörhead tribute dates in 2026
The clearest Motörhead-related live activity in Germany for 2026 comes from Motörblast, advertised as a Motörhead tribute and cover band. Perto lists Motörblast live at Applaus Garten in Braunschweig on August 29, 2026, followed by club shows in Hallstadt, Solingen, Oberhausen, Siegburg and Düsseldorf between October and December 2026.Motörblast tour overview 2026/2027
The same listing shows a special Motörhead-themed night at Kesselhaus in the Kulturbrauerei in Berlin on December 27, 2026, billed as a tribute concert in memory of Lemmy with Motörblast and Nitrogods. For German fans, this Berlin date is one of the late-year highlights of the tribute circuit and underlines that Motörhead’s repertoire still fills larger club stages in the country.Motörblast tour overview 2026/2027
From Dresden to Leipzig – Kilminister keeps Lemmy’s spirit alive
Alongside Motörblast, Kilminister operate as a dedicated Motörhead tribute show. A route overview on Perto lists Kilminister at Club Tante JU in Dresden on September 11, 2026, followed by a show in Döbeln on September 19, 2026 and a major year-end concert at Hellraiser in Leipzig on December 28, 2026.Kilminister German tour dates 2026/2027
The Leipzig event page describes KILMINISTER explicitly as a tribute to Motörhead and confirms the December 28, 2026 date at Hellraiser with address and ticket price. That means Motörhead’s catalog will close the year on a German stage in front of metal fans, even though the original band has been inactive for more than a decade.
All the latest Motörhead-related news and live shows
Fans who follow Motörhead’s legacy can track new tribute dates, catalog releases and German club shows here.
The musical core of Motörhead’s catalog
Motörhead’s songs performed at these tribute shows are rooted in a distinctive blend of heavy metal, punk energy and rock’n’roll swagger. Albums like Overkill (1979), Bomber (1979) and Ace Of Spades (1980) defined the band’s sound with fast tempos, distorted bass and Lemmy’s unmistakable vocal delivery.
The 40th anniversary editions of Overkill, Bomber and especially Ace Of Spades added remastered audio, live recordings and box set extras, helping a new generation of listeners discover Motörhead’s classic lineup. In Germany, this catalog strength is reflected in chart data: the album Ace Of Spades re-entered the Official German Album Charts in November 2020 and reached number 10, a markedly higher peak than its original run decades earlier.Official German album chart listing for Ace Of Spades
Current status of Motörhead and upcoming Motörhead-themed dates
Motörhead themselves have not toured since the band ceased activity in 2015 following Lemmy Kilmister’s death, and there are no official Motörhead shows listed on major ticketing platforms for 2026. The next confirmed Motörhead-themed live date in Germany is the Kilminister tribute show at Club Tante JU in Dresden on September 11, 2026, followed by further tribute dates by Kilminister and Motörblast in cities such as Döbeln, Solingen, Oberhausen, Siegburg, Düsseldorf, Berlin and Leipzig later in the year.
Motörhead at a glance
- Act: Motörhead
- Genre: Heavy metal with strong rock’n’roll and punk influences
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1975 (band activity ceased in 2015)
- Lineup: Classic lineup with Lemmy Kilmister (bass, vocals), "Fast" Eddie Clarke (guitar) and Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor (drums); later lineups included Phil Campbell (guitar) and Mikkey Dee (drums)
- Label: Historically Bronze Records, later releases via labels such as BMG
- Key works: Overkill (1979), Bomber (1979), Ace Of Spades (1980), Iron Fist (1982)
- Current album/Single: Catalog focus on anniversary editions such as Ace Of Spades (40th Anniversary Edition), released October 30, 2020
- Charts / certifications: Ace Of Spades re-entered the Official German Album Charts on November 6, 2020 and peaked at number 10; the single Ace Of Spades entered the German Singles Charts for the first time in January 2016 and reached position 96
- Next live date: September 11, 2026 – Kilminister, a tribute to Motörhead, at Club Tante JU, Dresden, Germany
Frequently asked questions about Motörhead
Is Motörhead still touring in 2026?
Motörhead are no longer touring; the band ceased activity in 2015 after frontman Lemmy Kilmister’s death. In 2026, German stages instead host tribute shows by bands such as Motörblast and Kilminister, who perform Motörhead’s songs.
Which Motörhead-themed concert is the next confirmed date in Germany?
The next confirmed Motörhead-themed German live date is Kilminister’s tribute show at Club Tante JU in Dresden on September 11, 2026, followed later in the year by Motörblast’s concerts in cities including Solingen, Oberhausen, Siegburg, Düsseldorf and Berlin.
How successful is Ace Of Spades in Germany today?
Motörhead’s classic album Ace Of Spades re-entered the Official German Album Charts in November 2020 and peaked at number 10, significantly higher than its original chart run. The title track also entered the German Singles Charts for the first time in January 2016 after Lemmy’s death.
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