# In 2010, Lemmy named the two “shit” bands Lemmy who had ruined rock

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-2010-lemmy-named-the-two-shit-bands-lemmy-who-had-ruined-rock/
- Published: 2026-10-26T09:11:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T10:50:59+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/two-shit-bands-lemmy-thought-ruined-rock-music/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Lemmy dismissed Radiohead and Coldplay as rock bands.
- He said rock music would always return.
- He praised Metallica despite their huge success.

## Summary

In a 2010 interview, Motörhead frontman Lemmy argued that Radiohead and Coldplay were not rock bands, calling their music “sub-emo” and saying they were “not very good”. His comments reflected his view that rock had become too soft and sanitised, though he believed loud, energetic music would eventually regain popularity.

Lemmy said rock music moves in cycles and cannot be killed because audiences will always want raucous music. He praised Metallica as an excellent band carrying rock into the 21st century, while suggesting their success had led some people to overlook them. The article also notes that Radiohead and Coldplay later pursued different musical identities and enjoyed major success.

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