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.