Metallica’s James Hetfield simply received a new center finger tattoo, but it surely’s truly a present of respect to a fallen legend whose defiant presence and persona served as inspiration to the rocker. We’re speaking in regards to the one and solely Motorhead chief Lemmy Kilmister.

Hetfield proudly displayed his new tattoo is a social media put up along with his center finger prolonged to showcase the Motorhead “spade” brand, which was tattooed with a particular ingredient.

James Hetfield Lasting Lemmy Legacy Tattoo

In his social media put up, Hetfield revealed that the tattoo was created with a mixture of black ink and a pinch of Lemmy Kilmister’s cremation ashes that he obtained after the Motorhead singer’s dying.

The tattoo itself is positioned simply above the knuckle on Hetfield’s left center finger.

As has been reported by means of the years, a variety of Kilmister’s musical friends obtained bullet casings of the late singer’s ashes after his passing, and Hetfield additionally displayed his casing.

Amongst these identified to have obtained Lemmy’s ashes in particular casings through the years are Rob Halford, Doro Pesch, Whitfield Crane, Riki Rachtman and tennis champ Pat Money.

What Hetfield Mentioned About His New Tattoo

“With the regular hand of good friend and tattoo artist @coreymillertattoo, this tattoo,” remarked Hetfield in his posting, calling it “a salute to my good friend and inspiration Mr. Lemmy Kilmister.”

“With out him, there could be NO Metallica,” added the singer.

“Black ink blended with a pinch of his cremation ashes that had been so graciously given to me, so now, he’s nonetheless in a position to fly the fowl on the world,” concluded Hetfield, including the hashtags #lemmy #aceofspades #borntolose #livetowin.

The place You Can See James Hetfield and Metallica

You’ll be able to see Hetfield and Metallica again out on tour this 12 months, however relying on how its exhibited to you, that center finger tattoo could or will not be a welcome signal in case you get that shut.

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The group resumes their touring Might 24 and 26 in Munich, Germany, with European dates booked into mid-July. A U.S. run of exhibits will observe beginning Aug. 2 and four at Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. Further exhibits in Mexico will observe in September. All Metallica dates are at present on sale.