Former MOTORHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee has announced more than a dozen European shows for 2026 where he will perform some of the legendary band's classic songs, keeping alive the thunderous legacy of one of heavy metal's most important acts. Dee, who joined MOTORHEAD in 1992 and remained behind the kit until the band's dissolution following frontman Lemmy Kilmister's death in December 2015, is uniquely positioned to carry the torch for the band's music.
For these tribute dates, Dee will be joined by THE DRIPPERS members Viktor Skatt on bass and vocals and Stig William Rickard on guitar. The stripped-down trio format mirrors the classic MOTORHEAD power trio configuration, allowing the songs to retain their raw, unpolished character rather than being inflated with additional musicians. Fans who have attended previous Dee performances of MOTORHEAD material have shown tremendous interest, with shows selling out almost everywhere he plays the classic catalog.
The tribute dates honor the enduring legacy of MOTORHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister, who passed away on December 28, 2015, just four days after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Lemmy's influence on heavy music cannot be overstated — MOTORHEAD essentially bridged the gap between punk rock and heavy metal, creating a raw, uncompromising sound that influenced everyone from METALLICA to GUNS N' ROSES. The band's signature songs, including "Ace Of Spades," "Overkill," "Bomber," and "Iron Fist," remain staples of rock radio and festival setlists worldwide.
Dee has previously stated that MOTORHEAD "is over" as a band, ruling out the possibility of new recordings or tours under the MOTORHEAD name. His position — that the band died with Lemmy — has earned respect from fans who appreciate the refusal to commercialize the legacy through reunions or replacement singers. These tribute shows, then, represent Dee's way of honoring his fallen bandmate while giving fans a chance to experience MOTORHEAD's music performed by someone who lived it for over two decades.