I love this song... But what I love the most about it... Is something I read in an old interview with Lemmy he said something like "I don't really like to play cards... But it's hard to write a song about playing slot machines"
If you ever go to Los Angeles, visit the Rainbow Bar & Grill. The outside bar as a plaque where Lemmy used to sit almost every single day he could (he lived nearby) and play on the video poker machine. They gave him the machine when his health deteriorated to the point that he couldn't leave his apartment, but they've got a new one there and turned the whole bar into a tribute to him.
Watch some concert footage of them, Lemmy singing up into the mic, that huge bass going, hair flowing, those two giant warts glowing in the spotlight, so badass!!
The song is about the Vietnam war.The special forces used the ace of spades card as a calling card to the enemy to let them know who had defeated them. They would place them on the bodies of the slain enemies to strike fear into them. It kinda gives a hole now meaning to the song.
My favorite quote about Motorhead comes from Lemmy himself. He once said, "We want to be the band that, if we were to move in next to you, your lawn would die." Absolute badass.
Great job guys! I met Lemmy several years ago at the side stage at Ozzfest. I told him that he was god. He replied, “Nah, god is a little taller.” That was my favorite musical memory of all time. RIP, Lemmy. You are missed!
Did he confirm that God still has the moles though? You have to be pretty awesome to have the power to zap your own giant moles out of existence but continue to proudly rock them anyway
@@lemmykilmister1663 Please do yourself a favor and show some respect. Stop using Lemmy's name. The man is a legend in life where it matters most by anyones measure. There was and only will be one Lemmy. A certain number of people who are unaware he has passed will take the things you post as his word, at that point you are speaking for him and pissing on his grave if you know anything about Lemmy. He damn well never let anyone speak for him he didnt pay or ask to do so.
Lemmy (the singer/bassist) was the ultimate "wino". He drank (and collected the bottles of) a ton of Jack and Coke, was constantly high (especially on speed) and was always laughing and always had a smile on his face. He and his bands (Motörhead and early Hawkwind) had almost 30 studio albums, and none of them are bad. Sadly he died a couple years ago. R.I.P. you great legend. Thanks for your love for Rock N Roll, your fans and life in general.
Reaction channels get such a bad rep on this website because some people don't know how to do it. They sit there, watch the full video, maybe laugh a little bit, say whether they liked it or not at the end, and that's that, they get the views, get paid. YOU TWO, on the other hand, do it RIGHT. Y'all take time to appreciate what's in front of you, you move to the music and express emotions, you pause it every so often to discuss music and/or lyrics and you discuss the symbolisms and what the artist was trying to express. And the chemistry you two have allows you bounce ideas off one another and enjoy the music together (you know, like friends lol). And also you guys listen to some kick ass music! By the way, my favorite video of yours is the Working Man reaction. The fact that I love it, that you guys love it, the way you talk about it, George melting out of his chair during the solo. Awesome reaction video to an awesome song. One of if not the BEST (music) reaction channel on the website! I can see you guys hitting 500k subs, and even 1 million subs in no time. There's something special here. Peace to both of you, Ryan and George! PS. Black Sabbath - Sweet Leaf
Yeah, been saying the same thing in my comments. Watching these two reminds me of what it was like for ME when I first heard these songs and THAT, man, is more precious than fucking GOLD. It's not enough to just sit there and watch, you've got to have personality and an intellect, and these two have plenty of that. I feel like calling this a reaction channel is almost an insult. It's more like a music-appreciation and lyrical analysis channel. I know it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but I think it's more accurate.
It's also the most fitting description of his life. He was having flashbacks from the war. His war on alcohol and drugs. ... Which he tried winning by drinking and doing all of it. :)
The song is a metaphor. Life is a gamble. The dice are loaded. The House is going to beat you. The quicker you come to terms with the reality that you're going to lose (die) the more you enjoy the game (life) for as long as it lasts. Motorhead is to real metal what NWA and Public Enemy are to rap. If one doesn't understand those artists, one doesn't understand the art form they defined.
Amen brother. Song is pretty much about Lemmy's life. He was always a gambler in life, from roadying for Hendrix to penning the hit single for Hawkwind and forming who all critics hated. I think he won at the end, cause Motorhead became an iconic band who now is revered. Amazing! But since Fast Eddie past in January, I don't think they'll be inducted (even posthumously) into the Hall.
Lemmy's on record as saying "no - it's just a song about gambling".... maybe he was pulling our leg and maybe he wasn't - I guess we'll never know for sure now.
So glad you did this song....Lemmy was an enigma....Started smoking at 11 years old. Drank a handle of jack daniels a day.....A doctor told him in the 70's that he would drop dead any moment from his lifestyle, but he lived til the age of 70 in 2016. He was obsessed with pinball machines and slots.....Lived in the same small two-bedroom apartment in Hollywood since 1990, despite having money. He would walk down to the Rainbow Bar and Grill almost every night to grab some food, and loved talking to his fans.....His music isn't for everyone, but they influenced the early metal scene (they took Metallica on tour with them when they were youngsters, and taught them the fast guitar riffs!)
@@blackcountrymeI have yet to see proof of Lemmy taking a deep drag of a cigarette. How much he drank, I don’t know, but I have yet to see him drunk in any interview. Seems to me his legend was larger than the man himself. RIP
That band was all about attitude. Lemmy never cared what genre people called his band...They just rocked out and had a good time. Inspired generations. Without Lemmy there wouldn't be a James Hetfield (Metallica)... as famously said at the end of all their shows 'We are Motorhead and we play Rock'N'Roll'
Love this tune. Thanks for checking it out. Motorhead was kind of the first band the punk kids and the metal kids could agree on. The punk kids loved them because of their straight ahead, no frills, no nonsense approach. Also they were fast. The metal kids loved them because of the searing riffs, the wicked solos, their lyrical content and vocal delivery. Also, they were fast.
Lemmy died a couple years back at age 74. He rocked, and toured right up til the end. He was rock, and metal incarnate. One of the all time greats. Motorheads music is pure, raw, rock/metal.
I was at one of his last shows, he played two songs and had to walk off because he was so weak. It was just awesome to see that he made the effort, he passed maybe a week on from that.
lol.. And that was his natural voice at all times. RIP Lemmy Kilmister, Motorhead is one of the founding Metal bands along with Sabbath, Maiden and Priest. They blended the attitude of Punk and the power of Metal. Thank you fellas for finally doin this Classic
Lemmy was a gambler, but he was the hardest parting human on the planet. The Ace of spades is also a reference to a kill card used by soldiers to mark their kills, and you could also draw a correlation to Aces and Eights otherwise known as the dead mans hand.
And also there is a correlation between the term "ace", as used to describe something very good, and the very good nature of the song. For example, you could say "This is an ace song".
All of a sudden since watching your videos my suggested video thing is full of “hip-hop heads react to (metal band or song)” you guys have set a trend but no one else comes close to your insights, energy or humour, thank you so much, love your videos and channel. Would love to hear yas give Roquefort by Karnivool a listen!
yeah I saw that too. so many hip hop guys listening to metal. are they really open to new music or just want views, I dont know, but these guys do the best reaction/review vids.
Funny enough, there's LOADS of syncopation in this song. Especially that drum part. (Syncopation is just the emphasis on off-beats. It's the kind of thing you hear in jazz all the time, as well)
Hell Yeah! I went to Best Buy and bought a PS2 and THPS3 after playing it at a friends house one weekend. I probably spent somewhere between 500-1000 hours playing that game. It had a super cool soundtrack. I still remember the cheat code for perfect rail balance, manual balance, etc...BACKDOOR.
Brent Anton I agree that Motörhead were the main influencers of speed thrash metal, Lem always claimed that Motörhead were a rock and roll band. We are Motörhead and we play rock‘ brill.
Innerself More accurately they prototyped it and maybe have the first recorded proto thrash on an album yes. But not accurate to call them a thrash metal band. Brighton Rock and Stone Cold Crazy are fantastic though aren't they.
Hard Lovin' Man by Deep Purple and He's a Woman She's a Man by the Scorpions probably also deserve a mention among the most influential proto/early thrash songs.
This song is about "not transition",..just building and building raw power......this is blow torch fire ...not meant to have deep movement nor dynamic emotional highs and lows.... nor melodic shape ,...this is a straight facepunch,...it is hard smashing on the gas pedal and hearing the engine dig in and rev higher and higher, as you go faster and feel torque pushing and roaring underneath you....not to sway with transition and pull you or slow you down and take corners or rise and fall on hills,...just a straight shot...like a Drag race ,,...not to embrace the finish,...but to hear and feel the power of the mechanism as it rises in output and blasts .out it's sonic anger and embraces its full capabilities...like a machine built to the nuts being pushed to it's limits and being finally able to roar like it realizes it was built for this and it finally gets to eat what it kills
Excellent and spot on description! Motörhead always fell into what I like to call "biker metal", the kind of stuff you'd hear at Sturgis or other motorcycle rallys. It's definitely not meant to be all fancy and technical, just straight up kick-you-in-the-teeth hard riding music.
Motorhead are legends. Not one of my favorites but their legend is undeniable. And Ace of Spades is absolutely their best song. So great idea. The riff is iconic. I saw them with Maiden and Dio in Va. Many many years ago. Incredible show. Lemmy's whiskey soaked vocals were certainly not technically good but they were always memorable. And seemed like a hell of a cool dude as well. RIP Lemmy
Hell yeah! And checkout that painfully cheesy (but entertaining) Tales From The Crypt Demon Knight movie this Pantera track headlined the soundtrack for while you’re at it. Hmm...maybe a Lost In Vegas movie review/reaction page for all us free thinkers? ;)
This is the most legendary song in the hole metal history. Ace of spades was extremly fast to its tine. And this one was the reason to a lot of children begins to play so fast as they can!!! This caused appearance to thrash metal and many other genres in future!! And also, Motorhead and Lemmy was the last group that connects true rock'n'roll from 60-70 with modern metal!!
+Kian Raz Metallica started in 81 so actually they didn't exist then.. Motorhead was the first to be a normal no make up spandex wearing bitch sounding rocker.. Metallica followed and carried rock till now..The real sell out was the ones dressing and screaming like girls wearing makeup and spandex..they sold out they manhood..
This is one of those songs that, when it comes on, you can't help but get energised and have a smile on your face. Triple H's theme for The Game was Motorhead.
I'd fuck up a trick run in Tony Hawk's, and instantly restart. As soon as I made it to this song, or Jerry Was A Racecar Driver, I'd end up killing it.
Awesome. I enjoy you and lot. The singer bassplayer Lemmy was THE icon in the rock/metal scene. A fkn legend and one of a dying breed. An irreplaceable character.
R.I.P Lemmy you were a true metal god - to see Motorhead in concert was an experience, i saw them and there were skinheads ,punks, metalheads a cross section of people in the audience you will be missed!!.
Motorhead is a great band to enter due to the mixture between heavy metal guitars and punk-ish drumming. The thing is that you started from very new stuff, and this song is from the 70's and kind of a counter-act from the Zeppelin, the deep purple, and stuff like that. Anyway, I like your take on new things!
The reason this song has stood the test of time is that moment where you both looked at eachother and in unison say The Ace Of Spades most adolescent young men has had that same moment with their bestfriend which allows eveyone to share a moment of medal history
Motörhead was a legandary band in Heavy metal and Rock "N" Roll music. Ace Of Spades song come out in 1980 with the studio album with the same name. Lemmy Kilmister that was Motörhead´s singer and bass player continued to play even when he had cancer, and was and still is a icon on metal scene. Lemmy died 2015. That was a little information about Motörhead.
What you said about "transitions" I would interpret as "dynamic range" which is what I liked early Led Zeppelin for; they weren't just ALL heavy, they had light and shade. However, Motörhead are just full-on pedal to the metal from go to whoah. That's their thing, that's what I have a grudging affection for, even if I don't have any of their LPs.
Rest in Peace, Lemmy. You have to see the Metallica tribute to Lemmy. It's called Murder One off of their new album. Lemmy was a God among men in the metal scene.
Lemmy, their singer who passed away quite recently, is basically known as the Godfather of Metal, together with ozzy, dio, rob halford. Him and ozzy were friends, he was good friends with metallica and Dave Grohl (nirvana/foo fighters) as well. James hetfield from metallica actually shaved his beard and had long hair to look like lemmy when they were just starting. Basically every rock and metal band looked up to and loved motorhead, and lemmy especially. That guy was one of a kind, he'll definitely be missed.
Mr. Roach that’s a very nice story, friend! I never met Ronnie, but he’s my hero. He seemed to be a very kind and gentle person. Got so sad when he left us :/
Well, if you're talking godfather of Metal, that would be Ozzy. No disrespect towards Motorhead at all. In fact, they were one of the bands (along with Priest and others) that made it harder for Black Sabbath to continue to succeed towards the late 70s because beginning to adopt a faster pace. So you could say Motorhead is the "godfather" of faster-paced metal but even then they would be competing with Judas Priest as well. Ozzy is the godfather of Metal though. You can't deny it.
God Rest the mighty Lemmy Kilmister!!! Without Motorhead, there would be no Metallica. Without Motorhead there would be no "Big Four" or Thrash Metal. Lemmy's voice was just like his personality...rough, full throttle and straight forward. When you asked for more dynamic, that kind of technicality came later in Metal. When "Ace of Spades" was released, punk was trying to take over and Lemmy and the crew were having no part of it. I'm glad you both enjoyed it because this song, this band and this man (excuse me, this GOD known as Lemmy) are REVERED amongst the metal masses. Lemmy was infact a gambler, but the reality of the song is that he gambled with his life. Fast paced, fast women, booze and hard living...Lemmy IS what Metal is all about.
The man smoked two pacs of cigarettes a day and drank at least one bottle of Jack Daniels every day for around 30 years untill he switched to vodka of some sort. It's noo wonder his voice was so special.
@@jaherra2567 but that is real english rock and not that american mainstream rubbish... the americans try and try and try... but they never will have that energie and purity... its like a cat try to copy a dog...
The legends! Motorhead bridged the gap between Black Sabbath and the Metallica/Slayer/Megadeths of the world. They were straight forward, in your face, no fuss, no muss, high octane rock and roll. They were also the rare band that appealed to both punks and metalheads alike. They were also one of the earliest metal bands to incorporate the double kick style of playing. Much respect!
Ryan does a fantastic impression of Doc Rivers while trying to do Lemmy's voice!!!! Hahahaha!!! Shout out to George for the laughs...deep down he is a hardcore metalhead!!! Can't wait to hear your reaction to Chuck Schuldiners voice in *Death - Crystal Mountain!*
I once read an interview where he was asked to describe Motörheads music to someone who has never heard it and he said something like: "It sounds like a car, a motorcycle and a bulldozer crashing into each other and only the motorcyclist survives."
"He [Lemmy] sounds like an old war vet having a flashback". Nearly ended me. I used to laugh at the sheer trauma Lemmy exuded when singing "He's gonna steal your face" (Steal Your Face from the compilation No Remorse) so that remark tickled my funny bone.
Another fun, honest, free thinking reaction video. Yeah, the first time I heard this song in 1981 I HATED it. It was really a radical song back then - it was a full on Punk Metal song played at high speed, and Lemmy's vocals were a little too out there for me at first. A couple days later I flipped the album over and heard The Chase Is Better Than The Catch and warmed up to Lemmy's style, then came around on this song after a couple weeks. It's been one of my favorites ever since. It's a GREAT driving song...
I heard it the first time around 1984 age 12 when watching the british comedy "the young ones" (link to YT-video clip ruclips.net/video/co9yv2NjyWs/видео.html). It was at that time just a little bit too much and over the top for me as I was more into melodic rock so yeah I too hated it at first. It took me 3 years to turn around as I was getting new friends to hang with who was the free thinkers that introduced me to harder, faster, angrier metal and punk rock. Since then Motorhead has been on my mixed tapes, in my vinyl collection, in my CD collection and now on my hard drive on all my computers and phones. Ace of spades is an iconic classic but truth is I like the song The Chase Is Better Than The Catch more... it is Lemmys hymn to why he began playing music and started bands... getting girls. Bless him.
Here's a song for each genre to listen to for this week Metal: Goddamn Electric by Pantera Rock: Little Monster by Royal Blood Punk/Hardcore: Bloodstains by Agent Orange Hip-Hop: Megagraffiti by Vordul Mega R&B: Let's Stay Together by Al Green Country: Whiskey River by Willie Nelson Pop: Genghis Khan by Miike Snow Jazz: Wild is the Wind (Live at Town Hall 1959) by Nina Simone Electronic: Acid Rain by Lorn New Wave Experimental: Shutout by The Walker Brothers Out there Experimental shit that isn't for everybody: Private Execution by The Drones Albums of the week: Watch Out! by Wells Fargo, Symbolic by Death, IV by Badbadnotgood, My War by Black Flag, Songs for the Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age, and a classic hip hop album Ready to Die by Notorious BIG.
These songs have been super heavy requests for too long... Can we get to them soon please?? Pantera - Cemetery Gates Tool - The Pot Gojira - THE ART OF DYING
I disagree, the best song in my opinion is Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath. The songs War Pigs, Into the Void, Electric funeral and Hand of Doom are very good too.
I love this song... But what I love the most about it... Is something I read in an old interview with Lemmy he said something like "I don't really like to play cards... But it's hard to write a song about playing slot machines"
John Hartley this is the one overplayed classic I never get sick of...
John Hartley
That is a great quote. May Lemmy RIP
I've read somewhere that he was a passionate gambler.
If you ever go to Los Angeles, visit the Rainbow Bar & Grill. The outside bar as a plaque where Lemmy used to sit almost every single day he could (he lived nearby) and play on the video poker machine. They gave him the machine when his health deteriorated to the point that he couldn't leave his apartment, but they've got a new one there and turned the whole bar into a tribute to him.
Lemmy is the embodiment of zero fucks given.
lol
R.I.P Lemmy a Metal God
He kinda influence a lot of the punk scene
Watch some concert footage of them, Lemmy singing up into the mic, that huge bass going, hair flowing, those two giant warts glowing in the spotlight, so badass!!
RIP Lemmy
R.I.P. Lemmy
Jailson de oliveira Silva Filho Slayer
Woah, lemmy died?!!
camdon king
Yes!!
camdon king like in 2013 or 2014 I can't remember when xd
The whole lineup
RIP Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke and Phil Taylor.
The song is basically saying "we all die eventually, don't waste your life away playing it safe"
JoeyBeanz Thank you. Their take on it being about gambling was way off.
It’s just nonsense with a bunch of gambling references. That’s according to Lemmy.
So it's the coolest version of YOLO possible.
Nice explained! Thank you! I've been listening to this song since -83.
The song is about the Vietnam war.The special forces used the ace of spades card as a calling card to the enemy to let them know who had defeated them. They would place them on the bodies of the slain enemies to strike fear into them. It kinda gives a hole now meaning to the song.
My favorite quote about Motorhead comes from Lemmy himself. He once said, "We want to be the band that, if we were to move in next to you, your lawn would die." Absolute badass.
Chef Jack Geeks Out you've met Lemmy. You're a demigod!
Classic quote from Lemmy Kilmister. . . .
"I'm gonna get a tattoo of a dick. . . On my dick. . . . . . . But BIGGER!"
My neighbor's dog pissing also did that
Great job guys! I met Lemmy several years ago at the side stage at Ozzfest. I told him that he was god. He replied, “Nah, god is a little taller.” That was my favorite musical memory of all time. RIP, Lemmy. You are missed!
That is such an awesome story.
Did he confirm that God still has the moles though? You have to be pretty awesome to have the power to zap your own giant moles out of existence but continue to proudly rock them anyway
that is SO Lemmy... awesome story.
Love it!
@@lemmykilmister1663 Please do yourself a favor and show some respect. Stop using Lemmy's name. The man is a legend in life where it matters most by anyones measure. There was and only will be one Lemmy. A certain number of people who are unaware he has passed will take the things you post as his word, at that point you are speaking for him and pissing on his grave if you know anything about Lemmy. He damn well never let anyone speak for him he didnt pay or ask to do so.
Lemmy (the singer/bassist) was the ultimate "wino". He drank (and collected the bottles of) a ton of Jack and Coke, was constantly high (especially on speed) and was always laughing and always had a smile on his face. He and his bands (Motörhead and early Hawkwind) had almost 30 studio albums, and none of them are bad. Sadly he died a couple years ago. R.I.P. you great legend. Thanks for your love for Rock N Roll, your fans and life in general.
22 albums
I'm pretty sure that's just with Motörhead. I'm pretty drunk though, so I could be wrong lol
2 years ago
Yes every single album was great man
It will always be 22. Live and/or compilations not included
WARNING!!! Do not play this song while driving!!!
You will be doing 90 within seconds!!!!
the good is... in germany we have no speed limit...^^
Unless you're driving my crappy car, then you'll be doing 90 in minutes. With a tail wind. Downhill.
Brett Baxter Omg Brett!!😂😂
Right!!!..and you won’t even realize that you are doing it until you see those flashing red and blue lights behind you!!😂😂
@@seelenwinter6662 I gotta go to Germany then
I was born to lose
And gambling's for fools
But that's the way I like it baby
I don't want to live for ever!!!!!!
But apparently I am!
And don't forget the jokahhhh
AND DONT FORGET THE JOKERRR
@@devagr if only. But in his own way he always will3
Here’s a fact about Motörhead: the lead singer “Lemmy” started off as a roadie for Jimi Hendrix
*'The Dude'* was a roadie for METALLICA
DavyDevilution I guess they're a bunch of assholes.
Ross Burnham -So did Ace Freyley of Kiss .
He also saw the Beatles at The Cavern Club when he was 16.
No shit... that's pretty wild.
Lemmy’s a legend for sure. RIP
justzanin he said he didn't want to live forever but fuck that cause legends are eternal
Indeed.
Also RIP Phil (died 2015), only Fast Eddie Clark left from this recording :(
Fast Eddie died this year bro.
RIP
Andrew James nope. Fast Eddie died this year as well. The quintessential motorhead 3 piece are in the afterlife tearing shit up
Officer: Do you know how fast you were going?
Me: THE ACE OF SPADES THE ACE OF SPADES
TheBezzay no
Officer: do you know fast you were going?
Yes, 157
He let me go.an that's all I'm gonna say about that
Just thought i would mention that none of the guys in this song are still alive. The original lineup are all dead. RIP Lemmy!
RIP Eddy and RIP Phil, too. They definitely deserve it.
Brent Anton k
They still talking about you Lemmy RIP
Reaction channels get such a bad rep on this website because some people don't know how to do it. They sit there, watch the full video, maybe laugh a little bit, say whether they liked it or not at the end, and that's that, they get the views, get paid.
YOU TWO, on the other hand, do it RIGHT. Y'all take time to appreciate what's in front of you, you move to the music and express emotions, you pause it every so often to discuss music and/or lyrics and you discuss the symbolisms and what the artist was trying to express. And the chemistry you two have allows you bounce ideas off one another and enjoy the music together (you know, like friends lol). And also you guys listen to some kick ass music!
By the way, my favorite video of yours is the Working Man reaction. The fact that I love it, that you guys love it, the way you talk about it, George melting out of his chair during the solo. Awesome reaction video to an awesome song.
One of if not the BEST (music) reaction channel on the website! I can see you guys hitting 500k subs, and even 1 million subs in no time. There's something special here. Peace to both of you, Ryan and George!
PS. Black Sabbath - Sweet Leaf
42jwiener that is honest truth! George and Ryan kill me almost every time. I could see myself hanging out with them.
NAILED IT !
Clutch 10001110101
Great summary - imo they are a great blueprint for others to follow in case their reaction videos do not "work".
Yeah, been saying the same thing in my comments. Watching these two reminds me of what it was like for ME when I first heard these songs and THAT, man, is more precious than fucking GOLD. It's not enough to just sit there and watch, you've got to have personality and an intellect, and these two have plenty of that. I feel like calling this a reaction channel is almost an insult. It's more like a music-appreciation and lyrical analysis channel. I know it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but I think it's more accurate.
I've been hooked for a few months now. I wait for a few news ones to go up then watch a few videos after getting blazed up.
"An old war vet having a flashback" is the most adequate description of Lemmy's vocal style ever.
Also: Do Hacktivist - 2 Rotten
They'll love hacktivist - grime + metal
It's also the most fitting description of his life.
He was having flashbacks from the war.
His war on alcohol and drugs.
... Which he tried winning by drinking and doing all of it. :)
Yup, that's about right! Lol
Best. Description. Ever.
A constipated old war vet. Omg XD
First time my 8 year old daughter heard this, she said "Dad, this sounds like the definition of rock and roll." I've never been so proud.
Good girl!
Michael G You have a very smart daughter !!!! :)))
she obviously has a very responsible parent.
keep up the good work fella.
r/thathappened
Michael G it’s metal
George has it right! Motorhead is exactly the soundtrack to a barfight!
Awesome comment!
The song is a metaphor. Life is a gamble. The dice are loaded. The House is going to beat you. The quicker you come to terms with the reality that you're going to lose (die) the more you enjoy the game (life) for as long as it lasts.
Motorhead is to real metal what NWA and Public Enemy are to rap. If one doesn't understand those artists, one doesn't understand the art form they defined.
I think you're really stretching there. Sometimes song lyrics are just a bunch of words that sound good together.
Amen brother. Song is pretty much about Lemmy's life. He was always a gambler in life, from roadying for Hendrix to penning the hit single for Hawkwind and forming who all critics hated. I think he won at the end, cause Motorhead became an iconic band who now is revered. Amazing! But since Fast Eddie past in January, I don't think they'll be inducted (even posthumously) into the Hall.
A fucking men
Lemmy's on record as saying "no - it's just a song about gambling".... maybe he was pulling our leg and maybe he wasn't - I guess we'll never know for sure now.
it's about gambling, life, love, all that human sh*t
So glad you did this song....Lemmy was an enigma....Started smoking at 11 years old. Drank a handle of jack daniels a day.....A doctor told him in the 70's that he would drop dead any moment from his lifestyle, but he lived til the age of 70 in 2016. He was obsessed with pinball machines and slots.....Lived in the same small two-bedroom apartment in Hollywood since 1990, despite having money. He would walk down to the Rainbow Bar and Grill almost every night to grab some food, and loved talking to his fans.....His music isn't for everyone, but they influenced the early metal scene (they took Metallica on tour with them when they were youngsters, and taught them the fast guitar riffs!)
Fun fact: Lemmy, the lead singer, claims he kept his voice the way it is by drinking a bottle of whiskey every day of his life.
he used to smoke like a chimney
@@blackcountrymeI have yet to see proof of Lemmy taking a deep drag of a cigarette. How much he drank, I don’t know, but I have yet to see him drunk in any interview. Seems to me his legend was larger than the man himself. RIP
That band was all about attitude. Lemmy never cared what genre people called his band...They just rocked out and had a good time. Inspired generations. Without Lemmy there wouldn't be a James Hetfield (Metallica)... as famously said at the end of all their shows 'We are Motorhead and we play Rock'N'Roll'
Love this tune. Thanks for checking it out.
Motorhead was kind of the first band the punk kids and the metal kids could agree on. The punk kids loved them because of their straight ahead, no frills, no nonsense approach. Also they were fast.
The metal kids loved them because of the searing riffs, the wicked solos, their lyrical content and vocal delivery. Also, they were fast.
Nailed it!!!!
Lemmy died a couple years back at age 74. He rocked, and toured right up til the end. He was rock, and metal incarnate. One of the all time greats. Motorheads music is pure, raw, rock/metal.
He died in 2015 and he was 70 years old when he passed away.RIP LEMMY!!
He partied till the end too
TheIndianscout you are correct
Joseph Parris He was very punk rock as well. Lol
I was at one of his last shows, he played two songs and had to walk off because he was so weak. It was just awesome to see that he made the effort, he passed maybe a week on from that.
lol.. And that was his natural voice at all times. RIP Lemmy Kilmister, Motorhead is one of the founding Metal bands along with Sabbath, Maiden and Priest. They blended the attitude of Punk and the power of Metal. Thank you fellas for finally doin this Classic
RIP Lemmy, RIP Motorhead :(
Lemmy was a gambler, but he was the hardest parting human on the planet. The Ace of spades is also a reference to a kill card used by soldiers to mark their kills, and you could also draw a correlation to Aces and Eights otherwise known as the dead mans hand.
Lunger77 I hope they read your comment, man 🤘💀 RIP Lemmy 🖤
And also there is a correlation between the term "ace", as used to describe something very good, and the very good nature of the song.
For example, you could say "This is an ace song".
All of a sudden since watching your videos my suggested video thing is full of “hip-hop heads react to (metal band or song)” you guys have set a trend but no one else comes close to your insights, energy or humour, thank you so much, love your videos and channel. Would love to hear yas give Roquefort by Karnivool a listen!
yeah I saw that too. so many hip hop guys listening to metal. are they really open to new music or just want views, I dont know, but these guys do the best reaction/review vids.
They want views.
These guys, however, are the real deal. The OG!
Lemmy is the Macho Man Randy Savage of metal.
No, that's Clutch on their self-titled, lol.
Ooooh YEEEEEEAH!
Brilliant
R.I.P Lemmy Kilmister
James Woods rip eddie and phil as well
@@jasonparsons7653 if we start this, we have a long list to do...
@@seelenwinter6662 yeah we would, but i was just adding the other two original motorhead musicians
RIP Fast Eddie, Philthy Animal and Lemmy.
Everything louder than everyone else.
Lemmy is God!
John Rider who would win in a fight Lemmy or God?
Rich Auclair trick question, Lemmy is god
I miss this Bastards every day
RIP Lemmy! Timeless classic right there. Thanks for this reaction.
He was a hard drinking, hard smoking bass player who lived life to the fullest. If you were his friend, you were his friend for life.
"Metal elitist in training." That comment made me literally lol. "Polyrhythms" lol
lol
Funny enough, there's LOADS of syncopation in this song. Especially that drum part.
(Syncopation is just the emphasis on off-beats. It's the kind of thing you hear in jazz all the time, as well)
Syncopation is the basis of the back-beat on the verses. Oddly catchy for a pre-thrash metal anthem.
prog snobs are for sure a thing lol
I leave comments on mobile, so I tend not to come back to em. Appreciate the shout out. Thanks.
Motörhead was a huge influence and inspiration for Metallica
In fact, there will be no Metallica without Motörhead, cause Lars Ulrich always said that he start to learn music because he is a huge fan of Lemmy.
Enter sandman was a cover from motorhead
Lemmy was one of those guys who loved himself in the right ways. He was known for listening to his own music frequently. RIP Lemmy
Anyone remember this on - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater on PlayStation
Thought there'd be lots of comments about it haha
My first introduction to the great Motorhead
Right? Anyone who played that game has heard this songs hundreds of times!
Especially in the airport ripping down flags while AOS playing in the background....... CHAOS !!!!!!
Hell Yeah! I went to Best Buy and bought a PS2 and THPS3 after playing it at a friends house one weekend. I probably spent somewhere between 500-1000 hours playing that game. It had a super cool soundtrack. I still remember the cheat code for perfect rail balance, manual balance, etc...BACKDOOR.
looks like it jus us
Classic heavy metal/speed metal/classic rock. These guys are a main influence for Speed and Thrash Metal.
Brent Anton I agree that Motörhead were the main influencers of speed thrash metal, Lem always claimed that Motörhead were a rock and roll band.
We are Motörhead and we play rock‘ brill.
Innerself More accurately they prototyped it and maybe have the first recorded proto thrash on an album yes. But not accurate to call them a thrash metal band.
Brighton Rock and Stone Cold Crazy are fantastic though aren't they.
Hard Lovin' Man by Deep Purple and He's a Woman She's a Man by the Scorpions probably also deserve a mention among the most influential proto/early thrash songs.
Antares 8001 I can't argue with that.
This song is about "not transition",..just building and building raw power......this is blow torch fire ...not meant to have deep movement nor dynamic emotional highs and lows.... nor melodic shape ,...this is a straight facepunch,...it is hard smashing on the gas pedal and hearing the engine dig in and rev higher and higher, as you go faster and feel torque pushing and roaring underneath you....not to sway with transition and pull you or slow you down and take corners or rise and fall on hills,...just a straight shot...like a Drag race ,,...not to embrace the finish,...but to hear and feel the power of the mechanism as it rises in output and blasts .out it's sonic anger and embraces its full capabilities...like a machine built to the nuts being pushed to it's limits and being finally able to roar like it realizes it was built for this and it finally gets to eat what it kills
Whatever the hell you were trying to ennunciate, OMG... this reminded me of those old rockn roll mags from the 90s :)
I enjoyed reading your description. It’s spot on.
Excellent and spot on description! Motörhead always fell into what I like to call "biker metal", the kind of stuff you'd hear at Sturgis or other motorcycle rallys. It's definitely not meant to be all fancy and technical, just straight up kick-you-in-the-teeth hard riding music.
Terminator approves!
TANTRUM GASM I got goose bumps reading that!
«We are Motorhead, and we play rock’n’roll» Holy crap i miss that guy 😔
The very definition of rock'n'roll. breakneck tempo, gargling with broken glass vocals, brain-melting guitar, ear-worm hook, It's the whole package.
Tool - The Pot
The bass line and groove are so good
I second this. One of Maynard's best performances, and the rhythm section is next level.
Tool is just absolutly incredible when it comes to their bass lines! (Let alone tool in general)
About time!
Rest in peace Lemmy
The Cryptid Hunter & Phil,& Fast Eddie.
"We are the road crew" is one of my favs of Motörhead
pdg90 Yes! This one is a classic!
Rest In Peace, Lemmy, Philthy Animal Phil, and Fast Eddie - Hardcore Legends.
HAIL them all!!! \m/ \m/
RIP LEMMY 12/28/2015. God and Lemmy are having a drinking match..... and Lemmy is winning
rob hahn LEMMY already won
Now he is throwing the dice and setting up our fate
Lemmy IS God....
Lemmy had a head start.
God can only stomach wine (whine), thus Lemmy's cranking out the bass and God's shooting him the Devil horns from under the table!
Motorhead are legends. Not one of my favorites but their legend is undeniable. And Ace of Spades is absolutely their best song. So great idea. The riff is iconic. I saw them with Maiden and Dio in Va. Many many years ago. Incredible show. Lemmy's whiskey soaked vocals were certainly not technically good but they were always memorable. And seemed like a hell of a cool dude as well. RIP Lemmy
How lucky you are to see all of them at once!
CEMETARY GATES!!!!
GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT!!!!!!!
GIVE US WHAT WE NEED!!!!!
Yes this one.
PANTERA - CEMETARY GATES!!
Hell yeah! And checkout that painfully cheesy (but entertaining) Tales From The Crypt Demon Knight movie this Pantera track headlined the soundtrack for while you’re at it.
Hmm...maybe a Lost In Vegas movie review/reaction page for all us free thinkers? ;)
Justin Roberts
What?!! Worst song Pantera ever recorded!! Name one of their songs that sucks worse than that one.....
This is the most legendary song in the hole metal history. Ace of spades was extremly fast to its tine. And this one was the reason to a lot of children begins to play so fast as they can!!! This caused appearance to thrash metal and many other genres in future!! And also, Motorhead and Lemmy was the last group that connects true rock'n'roll from 60-70 with modern metal!!
without them there would be no Metallica..He is Rock GOD..
get over it laughing Metallica and megadeth are the sons of mortorhead
Too bad they existed then hahaha! Metallica = shitty pop since 1990
+Rujubally Fazoul we know who is favorite kid was.. Metallica.. Megadeath was like the afterbirth.. leftovers that got thrown away..
+Kian Raz to bad Megadeath died in the 80's and never could hang.. everyone changes at some point..
+Kian Raz Metallica started in 81 so actually they didn't exist then.. Motorhead was the first to be a normal no make up spandex wearing bitch sounding rocker.. Metallica followed and carried rock till now..The real sell out was the ones dressing and screaming like girls wearing makeup and spandex..they sold out they manhood..
Rest in peace Lemmy, Phil Taylor and Fast Eddie Clarke :'(
Motörheaven
Cemetery gates by Pantera . The solo at the end will blow you away
Motorhead was the pioneer of speed metal...the drummer was one of the first to use the double kick drum...RIP Phil Taylor (the drummer)
Pantera - Cemetery Gates
Interesting request! I think an EVEN BETTER song to react to would be Pantera's "Use My Third Arm"! Haha! Yeah!
Great song with strong meaning. Theyd like this for the lyrics and song also
Yeah!
This is one of those songs that, when it comes on, you can't help but get energised and have a smile on your face.
Triple H's theme for The Game was Motorhead.
Marc Edwards hell yeah
Marc Edwards King of Kings was also done by Motorhead for Triple H
The Evolution theme was also Motörhead. HHH is a huge Lemmy fan
I'd fuck up a trick run in Tony Hawk's, and instantly restart. As soon as I made it to this song, or Jerry Was A Racecar Driver, I'd end up killing it.
Jimmy hendrix along the watchtower
StoneBrain all time classic
StoneBrain yessssssss
THIS!!!
StoneBrain mayby better Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Lemmy worked for Hendrix
Awesome. I enjoy you and lot.
The singer bassplayer Lemmy was THE icon in the rock/metal scene. A fkn legend and one of a dying breed. An irreplaceable character.
R.I.P Lemmy you were a true metal god - to see Motorhead in concert was an experience, i saw them and there were skinheads ,punks, metalheads a cross section of people in the audience you will be missed!!.
Motorhead is a great band to enter due to the mixture between heavy metal guitars and punk-ish drumming. The thing is that you started from very new stuff, and this song is from the 70's and kind of a counter-act from the Zeppelin, the deep purple, and stuff like that. Anyway, I like your take on new things!
Ace of Spades was released in 1980 jack! lol
Wut? Ace of Spades was off their 3rd album
Good point, Pily. Have you seen the videos in which they commented an Iron Maiden song? check it out.
The reason this song has stood the test of time is that moment where you both looked at eachother and in unison say The Ace Of Spades most adolescent young men has had that same moment with their bestfriend which allows eveyone to share a moment of medal history
Motörhead was a legandary band in Heavy metal and Rock "N" Roll music. Ace Of Spades song come out in 1980 with the studio album with the same name. Lemmy Kilmister that was Motörhead´s singer and bass player continued to play even when he had cancer, and was and still is a icon on metal scene. Lemmy died 2015. That was a little information about Motörhead.
Alice In Chains -DOWN IN A HOLE
Motorhead, the best band to put on when you have a room full for punks and Metalheads and they cant agree on what to listen to
What you said about "transitions" I would interpret as "dynamic range" which is what I liked early Led Zeppelin for; they weren't just ALL heavy, they had light and shade.
However, Motörhead are just full-on pedal to the metal from go to whoah. That's their thing, that's what I have a grudging affection for, even if I don't have any of their LPs.
Rest in Peace, Lemmy. You have to see the Metallica tribute to Lemmy. It's called Murder One off of their new album. Lemmy was a God among men in the metal scene.
Lemmy, their singer who passed away quite recently, is basically known as the Godfather of Metal, together with ozzy, dio, rob halford. Him and ozzy were friends, he was good friends with metallica and Dave Grohl (nirvana/foo fighters) as well. James hetfield from metallica actually shaved his beard and had long hair to look like lemmy when they were just starting. Basically every rock and metal band looked up to and loved motorhead, and lemmy especially. That guy was one of a kind, he'll definitely be missed.
Zulamun not just rock and metal punk owes a lot to Motorhead as well and I mean real punk
And he wrote Ozzy's song Mama I'm Coming Home in less than an hour
Lol, Ozzy? Tony Iommi is the real mind behind Black Sabbath
Mr. Scowl Face yeah! We was just lucky enough to be in the right place, at the right time
Mr. Roach that’s a very nice story, friend! I never met Ronnie, but he’s my hero. He seemed to be a very kind and gentle person. Got so sad when he left us :/
Lemmy is the godfather of Metal. May he rest in peace......nah. Hope he's going 120 mph lit up and on the loose!
Well, if you're talking godfather of Metal, that would be Ozzy. No disrespect towards Motorhead at all. In fact, they were one of the bands (along with Priest and others) that made it harder for Black Sabbath to continue to succeed towards the late 70s because beginning to adopt a faster pace. So you could say Motorhead is the "godfather" of faster-paced metal but even then they would be competing with Judas Priest as well. Ozzy is the godfather of Metal though. You can't deny it.
@@marc8828 yeah to my knowledge motorhead was one of the first "speed metal" bands. But not metal in general
Lemmy is more so the badass biker uncle that gives you wise cowboy words of Windom
Marc I would say the entirety of sabbath are The Godfather’s of metal, there wouldn’t be any of those amazing songs without Iommi, Geezer, and Bill
Lemmy was a hippy until 1975!! He ain't the godfather of heavy metal! 😂
Great observation. Motörhead could basically be a soundtrack for any bar fight. 😆
God Rest the mighty Lemmy Kilmister!!! Without Motorhead, there would be no Metallica. Without Motorhead there would be no "Big Four" or Thrash Metal. Lemmy's voice was just like his personality...rough, full throttle and straight forward. When you asked for more dynamic, that kind of technicality came later in Metal. When "Ace of Spades" was released, punk was trying to take over and Lemmy and the crew were having no part of it. I'm glad you both enjoyed it because this song, this band and this man (excuse me, this GOD known as Lemmy) are REVERED amongst the metal masses. Lemmy was infact a gambler, but the reality of the song is that he gambled with his life. Fast paced, fast women, booze and hard living...Lemmy IS what Metal is all about.
“Who’d win in a wrestling match, Lemmy or god? aaaannnhhh Trick question. Lemmy is God!” Airheads man. Hokey movie, but a great quote.
FLIP ! I was the editor of the school magazine
I have never heard anyone laugh while listening to Ace of Spades. That was surprising and awesome because you made me laugh too. Keep it up guys.
hell yah man I'm sitting here smiling my ass off watching these guys enjoying motorhead
S A M E !
Yeah but it is funny when you think about it. Like it's fun to yell Ace of Spades in your car
Dudes are funny as hell with Lemmy's voice.
The man smoked two pacs of cigarettes a day and drank at least one bottle of Jack Daniels every day for around 30 years untill he switched to vodka of some sort. It's noo wonder his voice was so special.
@@jaherra2567 but that is real english rock and not that american mainstream rubbish... the americans try and try and try... but they never will have that energie and purity... its like a cat try to copy a dog...
@@jaherra2567 He also used a normal singing voice in a few songs though, such as "I don't believe a word" and "God was never on your side".
SLAYER-ANGEL OF DEATH!!!!!!!
Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing! Classic song, I think you guys would like it
The legends! Motorhead bridged the gap between Black Sabbath and the Metallica/Slayer/Megadeths of the world. They were straight forward, in your face, no fuss, no muss, high octane rock and roll. They were also the rare band that appealed to both punks and metalheads alike. They were also one of the earliest metal bands to incorporate the double kick style of playing. Much respect!
Lemmy is a god!! He’s singing about your life. Actually not card playing. He had a bad ass life. Ruff life and will be missed!! ☹️. R.I.P brother
Ryan does a fantastic impression of Doc Rivers while trying to do Lemmy's voice!!!! Hahahaha!!! Shout out to George for the laughs...deep down he is a hardcore metalhead!!!
Can't wait to hear your reaction to Chuck Schuldiners voice in *Death - Crystal Mountain!*
Down - Stone the crows. Awesome song !!!
George and Ryan would love Down. "Rehab" would be better though, Stone the Crows is a bit repetitive for a reaction video.
Lemmy doesn't have a great voice but that rough growl made a lot of money. That song is old now and it paved the way for the heavy metal growl.
Jack n Coke is also called a "LEMMY" that was his Drink. He's one of the few rockstars that died of natural causes, not an overdose like most
Which is pretty remarkable given his lifestyle
He never touched heroin that’s why
Lemme is a legend. Hardcore follower of the channel and couldn't click on this fast enough. P.s. Machine Head - HALO
I think Lemmy would appreciate being compared to a grizzled war vet.
I once read an interview where he was asked to describe Motörheads music to someone who has never heard it and he said something like: "It sounds like a car, a motorcycle and a bulldozer crashing into each other and only the motorcyclist survives."
Tool - The Pot. You guys will love it. Also, anything by Chevelle :)
Tenacious D - Tribute
George W. Bush Yeah please
Dude I can’t believe I forgot about that song. Yes! Please do it. Do the video
Absolutely!!!!
FUCK YESS
Master Exploder
Anyone introduced to Motorhead by the series 'The young ones'? I think they might appreciate 'Joy of Labour' more.
That's how I was introduced. Loved them ever since.
Yup, same here. Bought a Motörhead shirt the next day.
Omfg, someone remembers the young ones!!!
Scumbag College ra ra ra
Dr. Martins boots Dr. Martins boots Dr. Martins boots
Megadeth - Hangar 18! I'm telling you guys. you'll LOVE the transitions!
It'll be awesome, and they are more used to metal now.
But due to their background they may like "Peace Sells" more. It has great groove and lyrics.
who would win in a arm wrestling match? Lemmy or God?
trick question! Lemmy is God! lol
-Airheads movie
FreedumFries lol love his cameo in the movie as well
Dale Laird “I used to play D&D too!” Lolol
Dale Laird I was editor of the school magazine!!
... and naked pictures of Bea Arthur.
The Lone Rangers? There's three of you, you're not exactly Lone.
Rainbow Stargazer, Gates Of Babylon, Light in The Black
"He [Lemmy] sounds like an old war vet having a flashback". Nearly ended me. I used to laugh at the sheer trauma Lemmy exuded when singing "He's gonna steal your face" (Steal Your Face from the compilation No Remorse) so that remark tickled my funny bone.
*Rainbow - Stargazer*
Heavy request for a long time now!
Arkadius someone give this man a Beer, such and amazing song!
Pantera This Love
potato Ass I said I loved but I lied
NO MORE HEAD TRIP!
YOU KEEP THiS LOVE!!
Gojira - the art of dying. You must. React. To. This. If. You. Want. To.
"old school veteran having a flashback" hahahahaha omfg cant stop laughing.
Corrosion of Conformity- Clean my wounds.
Terrance Cook Please.
Another fun, honest, free thinking reaction video. Yeah, the first time I heard this song in 1981 I HATED it. It was really a radical song back then - it was a full on Punk Metal song played at high speed, and Lemmy's vocals were a little too out there for me at first. A couple days later I flipped the album over and heard The Chase Is Better Than The Catch and warmed up to Lemmy's style, then came around on this song after a couple weeks. It's been one of my favorites ever since. It's a GREAT driving song...
I heard it the first time around 1984 age 12 when watching the british comedy "the young ones" (link to YT-video clip ruclips.net/video/co9yv2NjyWs/видео.html). It was at that time just a little bit too much and over the top for me as I was more into melodic rock so yeah I too hated it at first. It took me 3 years to turn around as I was getting new friends to hang with who was the free thinkers that introduced me to harder, faster, angrier metal and punk rock. Since then Motorhead has been on my mixed tapes, in my vinyl collection, in my CD collection and now on my hard drive on all my computers and phones. Ace of spades is an iconic classic but truth is I like the song The Chase Is Better Than The Catch more... it is Lemmys hymn to why he began playing music and started bands... getting girls. Bless him.
This whole lineup is gone :( RIP fellas
This are the reactions what rock´n roll should create. Fun, laughter, fun lyrics. And it comes so pure out of you guys.. Great
this song has been in tonsssss of movies as well as lemmy the lead singer,,, he has done quite a bit of acting.. RIP lemmy
Your guys comment section is a gold mine for awesome music!
Damn right!
Seriously guys keep it up!
Delicious death - still death
An incredible instrumental album you’d love🤘🏻
Here's a song for each genre to listen to for this week
Metal: Goddamn Electric by Pantera
Rock: Little Monster by Royal Blood
Punk/Hardcore: Bloodstains by Agent Orange
Hip-Hop: Megagraffiti by Vordul Mega
R&B: Let's Stay Together by Al Green
Country: Whiskey River by Willie Nelson
Pop: Genghis Khan by Miike Snow
Jazz: Wild is the Wind (Live at Town Hall 1959) by Nina Simone
Electronic: Acid Rain by Lorn
New Wave Experimental: Shutout by The Walker Brothers
Out there Experimental shit that isn't for everybody: Private Execution by The Drones
Albums of the week: Watch Out! by Wells Fargo, Symbolic by Death, IV by Badbadnotgood, My War by Black Flag, Songs for the Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age, and a classic hip hop album Ready to Die by Notorious BIG.
Yeah man, so much good music out there...this channel’s cool as hell.
These songs have been super heavy requests for too long... Can we get to them soon please??
Pantera - Cemetery Gates
Tool - The Pot
Gojira - THE ART OF DYING
Also Rainbow - Stargazer
Machine Head - Halo
Megadeth - Hangar 18
R.I.P Lemmy. Jack and Coke for your memory you legend!!! Xxx
And a carton of Marlboro Reds
Black Sabbath - Hand of Doom
HE'LL YES!!!!
Geoff Davis djdhd
Ka BaKi best sabbath song ever !
I disagree, the best song in my opinion is Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath. The songs War Pigs, Into the Void, Electric funeral and Hand of Doom are very good too.
Ka BaKi those are all awesome as well brother 🤘☘🤘