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Three years ago, my former band, Ladyfinger, lucked into an opening slot on a Motörhead show. During Motörhead’s ear-piercing soundcheck, we waited in anxious anticipation to meet the band’s celebrity musicians, especially singer and bassist Lemmy, and drummer Mikkey Dee. As introductions were made, Lemmy, much obliged to meet the male members of Ladyfinger, sneered as he shook my girly hand. Whether it was a look of love, lust, or loathing (I’d bet on the latter), metal’s premiere bass player ignored my polite conversation. Backstage after our set, I found Lemmy cuddled up on a pool table with a nubile nymph. He smiled, lifted his red plastic cup, and slurred, “You’re a great girl bass player.” Then he returned to his 18-year-old groupie, who was too busy sucking the moles off his face to notice his wandering attention. Tonight Motörhead plays with W.A.S.P. and Impotent Sea Snakes at 8:30 p.m. at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Rd., Springfield. $28. (703) 569-5940. (Elisa Nader)