Motörhead fans launch petition to have chemical element renamed 'Lemmium'

Over 20,000 fans sign a petition to have newly discovered Heavy Metal renamed in honour of the Motörhead frontman.

Mike Warburton

Date published: 6th Jan 2016

Photo: Lemmy Credit: Stephan Chirazi

One keen Motörhead fan has launched a petition to have newly identified Heavy Metal Ununoctium 118 renamed 'Lemmium' in honour of the dearly departed rock legend 'Lemmy' Kilmister. Re-watch the fantastic 'Live Fast, Die Old' documentary below.

The petition has over 22,000 signatures already, and continues to gather momentum. Head here to sign it.

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