Anybody out there on the forum do the VIP experieice yet? Couple buddies and I are doing it tomorrow in Detroit but I really can't find any reviews. Hope someone will post on a couple reviews.

I did it in Tampa last week, and it was well worth the trip over from Europe. I posted my overall review here.
To meet and see the band (and the road crew!) up close was amazing. And there's no need for myth, these guys really are as genuine as everyone says.

Thanks for providing that review. Appreciated. Were you able to get pictures with them as well? About what time did the meet and greet begin?

As (compact) cameras were allowed by default, I was able to take a lot of pictures. The band's crew also don't police fans like others would, so I was able to get more than just that one picture. Also, in my case anyway, we got to use our own cameras for the picture with the band.

The meet and greet usually takes place once the band has settled in on site, so basically while the side stage is already in full swing.

Thanks for your response. looking forward to tomorrow!

Skynner, I was wondering how close or far from the band you were when you watched them on from the stage? How long was the meet and greet? Great review.

In Tampa, we were stage right, behind a row of road cases (I think) from the backdrop to that stack of speakers you can see sitting on stage beside Phil on his right. Basically close enough for at least Phil and Mikkey to see all of us and to hear every detail of what Phil's playing.

The meet and greet itself was long enough. I'd feel ashamed to be counting minutes given the significance. The price is there to keep out some amount of riffraff.

I had the advantage of a backstage area conducive to mingling, i.e. none of the usual our side vs their side situation, so your mileage may vary. Again the limits came from the industry and not the music side, i.e. probably contracts with Rockstar or the venue primarily determine how long you have, not the band.

As always, various factors at play on the day determine the quality of your experience. Just remember that unlike other artists, Motorhead genuinely do care.

Sounds like a great experience!

I just got home to Toronto from the Detroit VIP earlier today, pretty tired from the 10+ hours of driving today (damn construction), but will post some pictures and feedback from the experience today, it was awesome to finally meet the lads!

Yikes! Was the driving 10 hours to return to Toronto, or going there and back?