Phil Campbell, the legendary Motorhead guitarist, passed away on March 13, 2026 at age 64 following complications from surgery. But his legacy lives on: His three sons Dane, Todd, and Tyla continue the band under the name Phil Campbell's Bastard Sons, carrying their father's heritage onto stages with pride and passion.
On September 5, 2026, the Bastard Sons will headline the Hella Rock Festival at HMV Empire in Coventry — an emotional moment for the family and the entire rock community. The setlist will be a tribute to Phil's life work, spanning Motorhead classics from the 1984-2015 era to the Bastard Sons' own material. For over 30 years, Phil Campbell stood alongside Lemmy Kilmister, playing thousands of shows and shaping the inimitable sound of the loudest band in the world with his distinctive riff style. His sons, who learned their craft from their father, now ensure that spirit lives on. Rock and roll never dies.
