Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons to lead an emotional Hella Rock 2026 tribute show, celebrating his Motörhead legacy. Phil's iconic guitar rig on display and more

Remembering Phil Campbell, the legendary Motörhead guitarist from Wales whose warmth, humility and iconic riffs left a lasting mark on music and fans everywhere.

Phil Campbell dies at 64, leaving behind a powerful legacy as Motörhead’s longtime guitarist and a beloved father, husband, and grandfather.

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Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons hit the road for their 2025 tour, featuring two exclusive Motörhead tribute shows celebrating 50 years of Heavy Metal legacy.

When Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons hit Dublin’s Opium, they didn’t just play—they detonated. With a setlist packed with Motörhead’s fiercest anthems and powered by decades of pure Metal grit, the former Motörhead guitarist and his clan delivered a night of headbanging chaos, sweat, and unfiltered rock 'n' roll reverence.If you weren’t there, you missed a masterclass in how to keep Lemmy’s legacy roaring.

Steelhouse Festival 2024 / Saturday Review Part One. Zac And The New Men, Creeping Jean, James And The Cold Gun, South Of Salem, The Warning and Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons. Words: @hutchie224 Photography: @fivezerodigital_musicwebdesign #steelhousefestival #rocioymynydd #rockthemountain #visitwales #festivallife#gigantictickets #ebbwvale #wemakeevents @Phil_campbell_and_the_bs

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons: Kings of the Asylum Album Launch - A Sweaty, Rock 'n' Roll Night at The Patriot in Crumlin - MetalTalk Words and Photo: @Hutchie224 @phil_campbell_and_the_bs @nuclearblastrecords @patriothomeofrock

Join MetalTalk's Paul Hutchings in an exclusive interview with Phil Campbell as they discuss the band's latest album release, festival schedule, and upcoming tour. Interview: @hutchie224 @phil_campbell_and_the_bs @nuclearblastrecords

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons Kings Of The Asylum Album Listening Party: A night of exclusive rock music, passionate fans, and unforgettable moments in Cardiff. Words and Photo: @hutchie224 @fuelcardiff @phil_campbell_and_the_bs @nuclearblastrecords

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons Deliver their Career-Best Album: Kings Of The Asylum - A Must-Listen Heavy Metal Masterpiece. Words: @Hutchie224 @phil_campbell_and_the_bs @nuclearblastrecords

Pure awesomeness of Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons tribute to Motörhead at Maid Of Stone. Get all the details on their epic set and the ultimate encore.Photo: @robert_sutton_photography @maidofstonefestival @pmnkhouse1 #AdrianStonley @phil_campbell_and_the_bs

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons announce an extensive EU/UK tour for 2023 to support their upcoming third studio album, Kings Of The Asylum. Former Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell promises to tear the roof off and give you a good time. Photo: @rock_pixs @phil_campbell_and_the_bs @nuclearblastrecords

Drawing the short straw and going on first at Norwich UEA, Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons were never going to give it less than their all. Photo: @rock_pixs Words: @pmonkhouse1 @phil_campbell_and_the_bs