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Motörhead Guitarist Phil Campbell Dies at 64 After Complex Surgery

A family statement reported a peaceful passing in intensive care after a complex operation, with privacy requested.

Overview

  • His band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons shared the family's announcement on Instagram and X.
  • Agent Thorsten Harm of Napalm Events confirmed the death to the German press agency dpa.
  • The statement said he died after a long fight following a complex, severe operation, and no further medical details were disclosed.
  • Campbell was a key member of Motörhead from 1984 until the band's 2015 dissolution, later forming a group with his sons that released Kings Of The Asylum in September 2023.
  • Tour dates in Australia and Europe planned for early 2026 had been canceled for health reasons before his passing.