The Elusive Lemmy Kilmister Solo Album: A Rock and Roll Mystery

Lemmy Kilmister, iconic leader of Motörhead, had a secret project during his final years—a solo album featuring collaborations with rock legends like Dave Grohl, The Damned, Joan Jett, and more. Nearly a decade after his passing, fans are left wondering: where is this elusive masterpiece?

While the notion of a Lemmy solo career might seem unconventional given his longstanding role as the driving force behind Motörhead, his desire to create music under his own name persisted for over a decade. In a 2004 Metal Maniacs interview, Lemmy revealed plans for a solo album, already in the works, with an impressive lineup of guest stars.

Recording had commenced with German hard rock band Skew Siskin, Texan rockabilly star The Reverend Horton Heat, and punk rock legends The Damned. Most notably, Dave Grohl was set to contribute to a song, creating a buzz among fans.

However, Motörhead’s relentless machine continued, and no release date was announced. The project resurfaced in 2011 when Lemmy confirmed progress on the solo album, now titled “False Teeth For The Deaf.” Joan Jett joined the roster, and Grohl’s contributions were implied to be complete. Described by Lemmy as “inconsistent or eclectic,” the album promised a unique musical journey.

Despite a tentative 2012 release date, the album remained elusive. In 2013, Lemmy expressed his intent to include Skin, lead singer of Skunk Anansie, as a guest performer. Unfortunately, this would be the last update before Lemmy’s passing in 2015.

In 2017, surprising news emerged as Jim Voxx, guitarist of Skew Siskin, revealed he had been the producer for “False Teeth For The Deaf.” Voxx indicated that the recordings were complete, but the fate of the album rested with Motörhead’s management. Despite Voxx’s optimism for a 2017 release, the album has yet to see the light of day.

Seven years later, fans are left wondering why this rock and roll treasure remains hidden. With household-famous names attached to it, the completed Lemmy album appears to be gathering dust, possibly under Motörhead’s management’s desk. The mystery persists, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the day they can finally experience Lemmy’s solo endeavor—a project undoubtedly void of anything less than legendary.