Lemmy Turned Down Motorhead ‘Ace of Spades’ Lineup Reunion Even Though Mikkey Dee Encouraged It

Longtime Motorhead and current Scorpions drummer Mikkey Dee has revealed that Lemmy Kilmister once turned down a reunion tour with the classic Ace of Spades lineup, even though Dee himself encouraged him to pursue the opportunity.

The subject of the reunion was broached in an episode of the ‘Waste Some Time’ podcast hosted by Jason Green, where Dee first commented on any potential reunion of the lineup that played on King Diamond’s 1987 album, Abigail.

Dee, who played drums in the band from 1985 through 1989 and was featured on the first three King Diamond albums, played down the idea of that happening, leaving that decision entirely up to the singer.

“I think King is very happy with his band and he should stick to that. I know [drummer] Matt Thompson’s been playing with him for 20-plus years. He’s a great drummer, and his band is fantastic and they do it really well,” commented Dee (transcription via Ultimate Guitar), who also noted a complete Abigail lineup reunion would not be possible as bassist Timi Hansen died in late 2019.

I remember Motorhead being asked that same question years and years back,” Dee said of the idea of a classic album lineup reunion. “Lemmy was asked if he wanted to do one tour with ‘Philthy’ [drummer Phil Taylor] and [guitarist] Eddie [Clarke], and he said, ‘Why on Earth would I do that? I’m playing with the best band I ever had,'” he recalled.