Lemmy advised to retire

Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has been advised by doctors to quit music.

Lemmy broke the news to fans at Wacken festival just before cutting what was supposed to be a 70 minute show in half. Still suffering from the after-effects of a haematoma that caused the band to cancel several European gigs last month.

Motörhead released a statement after the Wacken call-off, saying: "The show had to go on because that's how Lemmy rolls. Even though he was not 100% fit, he refused to feel he was letting the 85,000 fans down. They kicked ass for a shortened, but powerful, set before Lemmy finally realised he might have bitten off a little more than he could chew.

"Once he fully recharges Motörhead will be back – don't you worry!"