Netflix Goes Full Throttle With Jaw-Dropping Lemmy Documentary

Sex, Speed & Sacrifice: Netflix Unleashes Explosive Lemmy Kilmister Documentary That Tells All

Netflix Dives Into the Life of a Rock Legend with New Lemmy Kilmister Documentary

The name Lemmy Kilmister is synonymous with raw power, unfiltered truth, and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion. Now, Netflix is peeling back the curtain on one of music’s most untamed legends in an explosive new documentary titled “Ace of Spades: The Lemmy Kilmister Legacy”.

Scheduled for a worldwide premiere this fall, the feature-length documentary promises a no-holds-barred journey through the life and chaos of the Motörhead frontman, exploring not just his music — but the man behind the myth.

Born Ian Fraser Kilmister in Stoke-on-Trent, Lemmy became a cultural icon, revered as much for his signature growl and thundering bass lines as for his hard-living philosophy. From roadie for Jimi Hendrix to founding one of the loudest and fastest bands in rock history, his life was nothing short of cinematic.

“He was rock ‘n’ roll incarnate,” says director Fiona Blackhurst, who spent over three years interviewing former bandmates, friends, family members, and music legends. “But Lemmy also had a gentle, philosophical side most people never got to see. This film is about showing the full picture.”

The documentary features never-before-seen backstage footage, intimate interviews, rare home recordings, and personal artifacts — including his infamous collection of WWII memorabilia and a candid exploration of his health battles toward the end of his life.

Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Grohl, Slash, and Lars Ulrich are among the many rock icons who appear in the film to pay tribute to the man they call “the godfather of metal.”

The documentary doesn’t shy away from the controversial moments, either — including Lemmy’s blunt takes on politics, addiction, and the state of modern music.

Fans can expect to see the real Lemmy: uncompromising, brutally honest, and undeniably legendary.

“He never sold out. He never slowed down. He never gave a damn what anyone thought,” Grohl says in the film. “That’s what made Lemmy… Lemmy.”

Netflix confirmed the documentary will be released on December 13, chosen to coincide with the anniversary of Motörhead’s seminal Ace of Spades album — a nod to the riff that shook the world.